March 24, 1968 ~ June 15, 2004
Matthew David Gilhousen
A.K.A. N.L.R. (Youngster) North Town Long Beach. Born March 24, 1968, passed away June 15, 2004. Survived by his wife Michelle and daughter Carolyn Irene; parents, Elbert and Carolyn Gilhousen of Carson, three brothers, Jim Hembree, Eric and Bryan Gilhousen and sister Debra Gilhousen. Visitation will be held from 4:00PM to 8:00PM Friday, June 18 at the White and Day Colonial Mortuary in Redondo Beach. Services will be on Saturday, June 19th at 2:00PM in the mortuary chapel. Rest in Peace Matt.
We miss you Matt and will always remember your great honor and miss the laughter. You brought great joy and great memories just knowing you we will never forget you.
I thank you for giving me each moment shard. I\’ll miss you,and truly am proud to call you my friend.You\’ll always be in my prays.We Love You, Chocolaet_No_No
Elbert and Carolyn I am so sorry for your loss. I did not have the privilege of knowing Matthew but I loved him anyway because I love you. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts during this time. I love you, Ann
So sad to lose one so young –my prayers and sympathy are with you.
My name is Annette Pegues. I would like to express my deepest sympathy to each of you. Often times, many wonder as to why death happens? They feel that in time God will provide the answer. Through his word the Bible He has given us the reason why. At Genesis 2:16,17 it states: And Jehovah God also laid this command upon the man: “From every tree of the garden you may eat to satisfaction. 17 But as for the tree of the knowledge of good and bad you must not eat from it, for in the day you eat from it you will positively die.” Also at Romans 5:12 it states: That is why, just as through one man sin entered into the world and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men because they had all sinned-. So here the above Bible texts helps us to understand that due to the disobedience of the first human couple, this is why we suffer the heartache of losing our loved ones to death. Even so, our Heavenly Father has promised that the day will come in which all those in the memorial tombs (graves) will hear his voice and come out. (John 5:28,29) He promised too, that He will swallow up death forever and wipe away the tears of sorrow from our eyes. (Isaiah 25:8; Revelation 21:1-5) We can look forward to his words being fulfilled, because at Titus 1:2 it says of God that He cannot lie. It is a gurantee that all his promises will come true. May each of you continue to find comfort in Him during this difficult time With Sympathy, Annette
I didnt know him,but I knew of him.I have no memories,But his brother has told me many times, of the many times they have shared.I wish I had met Matthew,But I will hold his brothers memmories in my heart as well.May Jesus comfort you all in this time,Love Dianne
our prayers are with you all.
My first memory of Matt, was the day he was born. He was born in WIlmington Community Hospital where I worked. I came into report, and I really got ribbed by the other nurses. Mom had gone into the delivery room and taken Matt out to the lobby to share him with Dad, as he was left un-attended in the delivery room…….only one nurse in labor and delivery, and she had taken Carolyn to her room…Needless to say, the nurse was frantic as Matt had disappeared. She found him with MOM and DAD, and then had to close that delivery room, as Mom had contaminated it by going in. I went to see Matt after report, and thought he was so precious. Carolyn was doing well, and happy the labor was over. Mom and Dad were happy, they got a special moment with their new grandson. What a great day that was. Tne beginning of a new life, our Matthew…….
Dear Carolyn and family. I don\’t know about tomorrow, but I do know of the grief we share today. I pray your tomorrows are filled with lots, and lots of sunshine. Love, Jim & Ehtel
Dear Uncle Matt, Although we didnt grow up being close to you,we always knew who you were. We will never forget the few memories we have had with you. You will forever be in our hearts and thoughts each and every day! Do us a favor while your away,watch over your big bro Jim and grandma for us! Love, Marina,Ursula & Gabrielle Grandma dont worry hes in a better place walking on the streets of gold wishing we could be with him. Are thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of grief. God Bless and Take Care! Dad uncle Matt will never leave your side. We Love you and are here for you at your time of grief and sorrow!
As we grew older, we grew apart like so many. We didn\’t get to spend much time as life went on, moving to different parts of the country. But through our childhood; the days at Grandma\’s house, visits at Harbor Hills and when you came to our house, a strong bond was created – Family. Matt, you led a very courageous battle! Thank the Lord that the days of your suffering are over and you are in Heaven with our Lord and Grandma and Grandpa. My thoughts and prayers to Aunt Carolyn and family. Pam
Matthew rest in peace. Mrs. Gilhousen and family, I would like to extend my condolence to all of you for the loss of someone so precious to you. May his soul rest in peace and his memory live on in your hearts forever.
Just beacuse I love you.
I HAVE LOTS OF WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF MATT. HE WAS MY FIRST LOVE AND HAS BEEN APART OF MY HEART SINCE I WAS 15. EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE NOT SEEN EACH OTHER IN MANY YEARS I CAN REMEMBER LIKE IT WAS JUST YESTERDAY.YOU HOLD A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART AND MEMORIES. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU MATTHEW. I LOVED YOU AT 15 AND WILL LOVE YOU FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE.
I love you Carolyn, Ethel.
TO MY SISTER, MY HEART IS WITH YOU SISTER DEAR…I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THE LOSS OF ONE OF MY CHILDREN, BUT I KNOW WHAT I WOULD FEEL IF I WAS TO LOSE ONE OF THEM…MATTHEW WAS THE YOUNGEST OF ALL OF US GROWING UP…..WE WERE RAISED TOGETHER AND THERE WERE ALOT OF GOOD TIMES TO REMEMBER HE WAS ALWAYS THE ONE THAT WE HAD TO MAKE SURE THAT WE TOOK CARE OF, HE WAS A PEST BUT OUT OF ALL OF THE 9 OF US WE ALL DID OUR BEST TO MAKE SURE THAT HE WAS NOT HURT……..THEN AS WE GREW OLDER AND WENT OUR SEPERATE WAYS AND HAD OUR OWN FAMILIES , IT SEEMS LIKE WE NEVER WERE ABLE TO GET TOGETHER AGAIN…..I LOVE MATTHEW, AND I KNOW THAT HE IS IN GODS HANDS NOW…..HE IS HOME….DONT CRY FOR HIM ANYMORE, HE WOULD NEVER WANT THAT…MOMMA IS THERE WITH HIM WITH OPEN ARMS….AND DADDY IS TOO….HAVE FAITH AND BELIEVE AND YOU WILL FEEL THE POWER OF THE LORD….THERE IS SO MUCH PEACE…I LOVE YOU AND YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY PRAYERS..
CAROLYN AND FAMILY, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I WAS VERY HAPPY TO KNOW HIM, I REMEBER ALL THE STORIES YOU TOLD ME ABOUT WHEN HE WAS LITTLE, REMEMBER MEMORIES NEVER DIE THEY LIVE FOREVER IN YOUR HEART. LOVE,ELLEN & ROY
Aunt Carolyn, I am so sorry to hear about how matthew has left us. I know I really didnt know him, but he will always be in my prayers. I know for a fact grandma and grandpa will take real good care of him. I wish that they can come back just for one minute so i can get to know all three of them a little better. Matthew will be deeply missed, not just by me but from all of his family and friends. If you ever need someone to talk to, you know me and all of our family will be here for you no matter what. I love you, and you have my deepest sympathies……… ……… Love always, Joshua M. Maldonado
MATT I\’LL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU AND YOUR CRAZY ASS MOTHER FUCKING WAYS.ILOVE YOUDAWG.YOU WERE ONE OF A KIND THATS FOR SURE.I\’LL NEVER FORGET THE DAY YOU AND MY UNCLE BABY JAY WERE RIDING ON THE THREE WHEELER.WHEN YOU LEANED TO THE SIDE TO FART. AND MY UNCLE SAID FUCK BRO WHAT DID YOU JUST DO.AND YOU SAID I HAD TO FART. THAN BABY JAY SAID THE NEXT TIME YOU GOTTA FART LEAN TO THE OTHERSIDE BRO.AND SO YOU DID AND YOU BOTH ALMOST CRASHED INTO CARLS NEIBGHBORS CAR.IF WE ONLY COULD HAVE HAD A CAMREA.WELL HOMEBOY WE ALL LOVE YOU AND MIISS YOU LIKE CRAZY BUTT SOON ENOUGH ONE DAY WELL ALL BE KICKING IT AGIN ONE DAY .SO HOMEBOY UNTIL WE\’ ALL MEET AGIN MUCH LOVE AND RESPECTS..LOVE ALWAYS YOUR HOMEGIRL FOR LIFE NORTH TOWNS 1 FINNEST.BITCH.THE ONE AND THE ONLY BUTT NO NOT NEVER THE LONLEY………………….. ILOVEYOU FOREVER……
Hay bro its me your bro jim just wount to say i love and miss you alot things art the same with you not here bro i miss you bro well one day i will see you agin i hope so well love bro. R.S.P. BRO . Its your bro Jim “BO”
Just wanted to say that we think of Matt everyday and we will always miss him. I am pretty sure that he is watching over Rhiannon our daughter-until we meet again Love You
Well little brother it’s big Jim your brother it’s a long time since I take too you miss you lots bro I have 5 grandkids now boy you would love them like they were yours i love you brother and miss you can’t wait to see you again love and respect your brother Jim