Sergeant Marcos Matias

Marcos A. Matias was born at St. Elizabeth’s in Chicago, Illinois on October 4, 1999 to Maria C Vargas-Jimenez and Hector S Matias. He left us on July 3,2025. He graduated from Gray Elementary School and Rauner College Prep High School. As a child he was full of energy and curiosity and loved to eat. As we would leave restaurants he would eat the leftover food other customers left, because he couldn’t understand why other people would waste food. He loved dissecting things and troubleshooting to try and fix the problem. His inquisitive mind led him to endless adventures. He loved nature and enjoyed the outdoors by hiking and going bike rides. His goal was to try all the flavors for Mountain Dews and would get excited when a new flavor was released. 

He was a kind, caring, selfless, supportive son who helped so many people. He was the best brother he could be and up to the last day his sister could do no wrong in his eyes. He helped and supported his brother, and he guided him the best he could. He loved to serve others and touched so many people’s lives growing up in the Logan Square Boys and Girls Club. He was a role model in every role he was given. He had a strong work ethic and had values to always do the right thing. He loved volunteering whether it was a 5K, shoe drive, winter gear essentials for the homeless, food drives, golf tournaments, backpack drives. He was always there helping from the bottom of his heart.

He loved playing nerf guns with dad and his love for food only grew as he got older. He loved trying new restaurants and was open to all music genres. We have so many good memories going to the gun range and the excitement he would have with different guns and gear. He loved cars and he loved animals, but he had a soft spot for dogs. 

Those left to cherish his precious memory are Mother Maria Vargas- Jimenez, Father Hector S Matias, Siblings, Cristion A. Stark and Brianna Stark, stepfather Ulises G Jimenez, the love of his life Barbara Beltran, grandparents and many more- cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.

Sergeant Marcos A. Matias started in San Diego for boot camp in platoon 3231 Kilo Company. After completing his schooling and training he went to Washington DC where he was stationed to help support the President’s Own Marine Band. His last assignment was in Quantico, Virginia as an osprey airframer at HMX-1. 

Marcos will be remembered for being an amazing, supportive, thoughtful, and caring son. For being a caring and loving big brother and for always thinking of others. For being kind and putting everyone else first. For loving his family and supporting them. For one of his favorite phrases; “That’s so COOL!”. 

He struggled with depression for a long time, but he never really showed his pain and struggles. He wanted to make sure he didn’t worry others or inconvenience anyone else. He poured from an empty cup for a long time because he thought of others before thinking of himself. 

A funeral service will be held on Thursday July 17,2025 at 4pm-8pm and at 8pm the 21-gun salute at Casey & Rios Funeral Home at 4540 W Diversey, Chicago, IL 60639.

There will be no burial but please join us for a service on Friday July 18,2025 at 11am at New Life Community Church at 1651 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60647. Following a celebration of life lunch at 11:30 am.

Flowers are appreciated, but you may also honor his memory by making a contribution in his name to (any no-kill dog shelter).

We ask that you seek help. You are NOT ok and it’s ok. Do not suffer in silence and endure the pain alone.

Call someone. When you have a doubt ask yourself what would Marcos do?

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