Matt was born in Auburn and spent his whole life here. He graduated from Placer High School in 2010. He loved his family, the Giants, music, playing his guitar, and playing baseball.
He is survived by: his mom, Lisa Steele, younger sister, Elana, his father, Daniel Halford, grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He had many, many friends who loved him. He was preceded in death by his step-dad Eric Steele IV.
Matt had an infectious smile and was taken from us too soon. He will be greatly missed. He was our sunshine.
A memorial fund has been set up at the Golden 1 Credit Union in Matt's name "Matt Steel Memorial Fund" account # 1490925.
Services will be held at the Lassila Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be on Thursday January 24, 2013 from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday January 25, 2013 at 11 a.m. with burial at the Auburn New Cemetery at 1 p.m.