Franco, Matthew age 44 passed away May 20, 2012 from injuries received in an auto accident. Matthew was born March 11, 1968 in Santa Cruz, California. He attended grade school in Santa Cruz and Capitola and high school at Soquel High. Matthew worked in various construction fields and traveled the country working at fairs and festivals.

Matthew is survived by his children; Heather, Nathaniel and Matthew and by two families who loved him and will miss him. Mother; Donna, Brothers; Doug and Wade, sister; Delane. Sisters; Kim, Kelly and Kathy, brothers; Rudy, Randy, John and Mitch.

Matthew will be laid to rest with his sister Valerie, who passed away in 1995. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Paradise, California.

Matthew was desperately seeking answers to questions many of us didn't understand. Our Lost Boy is finally at peace and free.