Matthew James Mendez-Guzman

Matthew James Mendez-Guzman was born December 22, 1987 to Onesimo and Christine Mendez-Guzman. At 38 years old Matthew passed away on Saturday, October 24th, 2026 at Lewis Gale Hospital Pulaski. No words are good enough to give him the reverence and admiration that he deserves. It is hard to describe the wonderful person he truly was, the honest life he lived, and the immense impact he had on those his life touched while we were blessed to have him here with us. He was loyal, wise, respectful, had a good moral character, was a hard worker with good work ethic, and had a huge, selfless heart. Matthew devoted his life to his family and friends. Anyone who truly knew him got to see the funny, caring, and selfless person he chose to be. He was someone who everyone could always count on, a safe place, and a comfort to be around. Aside from being a good man, he truly tried to be the best husband, father, son, brother, and friend that he could. We love you and you are missed beyond words.

Matthew was preceded in death by his grandparents Esteban Mendez-Ferretiz, Ascensíon Guzman-Vasquez, Joseph Coultrane Nester, numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and all others who were loved that have gone before.

Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Katrina Dalton; sons, James and Gregory Mendez-Guzman; daughter, Analeigh Dalton; parents, Onesimo and Christine Mendez-Guzman; brother, Manuel Mendez-Guzman; sister, Sarah Mendez-Guzman and brother-in-law, Jd Meredith lll; brother and life-long best friend, Michael Jennings; nephews and nieces, Isaac Mendez-Guzman, Isabelle Mendez-Guzman, Calletano Mendez-Guzman, Jasmine Mendez-Guzman, and Aidan Dalton; grandmother, Sharon Dalton; brothers-in-law, Robert and Brandon Dalton; mother-in-law, Michele King; father-in-law, James Dalton; sister-in-law, Madison Dalton; and numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel with James Deboe and Chad Allison officiating. Burial will follow in the family cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, November 1, 2026 from 7:00 until 9:00 PM. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.