Matthew Fernando Carvalho

Matthew “o presente de Jeová”, ele fazia honor ao significado do seu nome. Ele era uma eterna criança atraente para todos dispostos a tomar tempo com ele para conhecê-lo.  Mesmo que muitas pessoas passarem de largo, Matthew sempre brilhava com luz que vem do céus.

De caracter manso e tranquilo como se fosse uma brisa suave e um bálsamo a nossos corações. A sua presença sempre transmitia muita paz.

Com seu jeitinho transformou a vida de muitos, dentro os primeiros foram seus próprios pais, os quais nunca mas voltarão a ser os mesmos, deixando neles lições impactantes de vida.

Matthew sempre soube que ele era amado e mimado como ninguém. Não tinha melhor lugar no mundo que ficar no colo. Sabíamos que ali ele era muito feliz e nos agradecia com um grande sorriso, e tentava falar palavras de amor.

Por cada escola que ele passou, os professores se referiam a ele como “o professor”, por que ensinava com sua própria vida.

A sua personalidade alegre e de muito sentido de humor tocou a vida de uma coleguinha de escola. Uma menina de pais divorciados que não ficava quieta em uma classe e as professoras não sabiam o que fazer, até que a diretora decidiu enviar-la à classe do Matthew. Deis do primeiro dia, ela ficou encantada com ele. A diretora falou para ela que se prestasse atenção na sua classe e fizesse sua tarefa, ela receberia como recompensa ficar na sala do Matthew. Pouco a pouco, ela foi mudando de maneira impressionante. Ela escreveu para o Matthew que amava ele, queria ser como ele, e que agradecia sua amizade.

Em todas as escolas deixou pegadas profundas, amizades inesquecíveis e vidas transformadas.

Matthew continua sendo muito querido e será inesquecível para todas as vidas que ele tocou.

Matthew deixa seu pai Claudio F. Carvalho e sua mãe Ruth J. Carvalho, seu irmão Claudio F. Carvalho Jr. e esposa Tracy Carvalho, com filhos Emma e Lucas, sua irmã Cristiane Stump e esposo Bobby Stump, com filhas Kennedy, Kaitlyn e Carli, e suas irmãs Alessandra Jaeger & Katherine Jaeger.

Haverá um funeral para celebrar a vida de Matthew sábado, 26 de junho de 2021, às 13h30.m. no Allen Family Funeral Options, Plano, Texas. Se você deseja ver o serviço via webcast, visite: http://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/56139

Matthew será enterrado no Cemitério Wear em Prosper, Texas, seguindo o serviço.

English translation:

Matthew, whose name means “the presence of Jehovah”, honored the meaning of his name through his life. In his own way, he was ever playful with those who took the time to know him. Even for those who knew him from a distance, there was a light that shone from him like from above.

He had a gentle disposition like a soft breeze and a balm to our souls. He emitted much peace through his presence.

He had a way of transforming the lives of many, not least of which are his parents, who will never be the same because of deep life lessons learned through him.

Matthew always knew he was loved and cherished like no one else. There was no better place for him than cuddling with us on our lap.  We knew that there was a joy in him that he communicated through his big smiles and sounds of affection and love.

In each of the schools he attended, the teachers referred to him as “the professor” because of all he taught them through his life.

His cheerful disposition and unique sense of humor touched the life of one of his schoolmates in particular: There was a young girl in his school whose parents had divorced and was having much trouble in the classroom. Her teachers had run out of ideas on how to reach her, until the principal suggested she spend some time in Matthew’s classroom.  Right away she had a special connection with Matthew. The principal told her that if she continued paying attention in class in doing her work, as a reward she could receive more time in Matthew's classroom. Slowly but surely, an incredible change began to happen in her. She later wrote a letter to Matthew saying that she loved him, that she wished she could be like him, and that she was so thankful for their friendship.

In each school he attended, he formed deep attachments, made lasting friendships, and transformed many lives.

Matthew will always be cherished and will never be forgotten by the lives that he touched.

Matthew leaves behind his father Claudio F. Carvalho and mother Ruth J. Carvalho, his brother Claudio F. Carvalho Jr. and wife Tracy Carvalho, whose children are Emma and Lucas, his sister Cristiane Stump and husband Bobby Stump, whose children are Kennedy, Kaitlyn and Carli, and his sisters Allesandra Jaeger and Katherine Jaeger.

There will be a funeral service to celebrate Matthew’s life Saturday, June 26, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. at Allen Family Funeral Options, Plano, Texas.  If you wish to view the service via webcast, please visit: http://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/56139

Matthew will be laid to rest at Wear Cemetery in Prosper, Texas following the service.