Matthews Currie, ageΒ 39

Lost to gun violence on February 6, 2026 in Compton, California.

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  • Nickname:
    10 Matt
    12 Meezy
    5 Mezzo
    9 Meezy Locc
    8 Young Meezy
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    7 Ambitious
    8 Reliable
    10 Trustworthy
    7 Shy
    8 Funny
    6 Loyal
    6 Generous
    10 Legend
    10 Strong
    6 Kind
    6 Lowkey
    5 Introvert
    9 Handsome
    9 ONE OF ONE
    7 Loved
    7 Father
    6 Caring
    4 Resilient
    6 Business Minded
    7 Self Made
    7 Protector
    3 Friend
    2 Brother
    4 Solid
    3 King
    3 Cousin
    5 The Realist
    1 Smart
    1 Humble
    1 Genuine
    1 Calm
    1 Honest
    1 Leader
    1 Alert
    1 Patient
    1 Confident
    1 Happy
    1 Provider
    1 Real One
  • Occupation:
    4 Business Owner
    1 Entrepreneur
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  • Schools attended:
    2 Kennedy Elementary School FDC
  • Comments:
    2 I am so sorry this happened to you bro! You will truly be missed! May your beautiful spirit live on!
    4 I miss you cousin
    3 R.I.P Matt, gone but never forgotten πŸ’™
    2 Forever in our heart. Forever the realist. You are truly missed.
    3 You are and will forever be missed! Forever in my heart. I will never forget you! Get your restπŸ’™πŸ’”
    4 3/23/26 HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
    4 Happy birthday my πŸ’™ life will never be the same without you 😒
    1 Reast Easy Bro!
    2 Always thinking about you bro! Keeping your kids in my prayers!
    2 I think about you everyday 😒 you are missed tremendously πŸ’™πŸ’”
    2 Missing you my πŸ’™ 😒
    1 Happy Father’s Day my πŸ’™πŸ˜’
    3 Some people just will never be forgotten. You are one of them. I miss you so much πŸ’™
    3 I hope that your soul reconnected with your mom and grandparents cousinπŸ’™ we miss you champ.
    1 I MISS YOU SO MUCH MATT! You’re always on my mind! πŸ’™πŸ˜­πŸ’”

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