Matthew F. Thande

Matthew F. Thande, 27, of Wichita and formerly of Parsons, passed away the morning of Monday, June 10, 2024, in Wichita.  His death was unexpected.

Matthew Fontelroy Thande was born on April 2, 1997, to Thiong'o Thande and Beatrice Irene Fontelroy in Fullerton, California.  At the age of 5, he moved with his family to Parsons, where he grew up and attended Garfield and Lincoln Elementary Schools.  After graduating from Parsons High School, Matthew returned to California, where he attended Consumnes River College in Sacramento.  He completed his bachelor's degree at Wichita State University.

Currently, Matthew was living in Wichita and working in the Aerospace industry.

He was a member of the Pleas Temple Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Elder Charles Barker, Sr. and later attended Hamilton Chapel United Methodist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Riley Cartwright.  He was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.

Known as the artist, "Mavenue", Matthew was committed to his musical craft.  His curiosity of the world led to his love for travel, particularly to his other home country, Kenya.

Survivors include:

His mother – Beatrice Fontelroy of Parsons, Kansas

His father – Thiong'o Thande of Sacramento, California

His sisters – Sophie Nduati of Sacramento, California

Sanaa Wahito Thande of Sacramento, California

Nena Taylor of Kansas City, Missouri

Garia L. Davis of Houston, Texas

Tarra C. Davis of Pomona, California

His brothers – Dennis Lee Fontelroy II of Wichita, Kansas

Symeon R. Williams of Wichita, Kansas

Dayvon A. Williams of Wichita, Kansas

Daelin T. Williams of Wichita, Kansas

Audric Fontelroy of Joplin, Missouri

Kedrick Fontelroy of Joplin, Missouri

Tyrelle Dorsey of Parsons, Kansas

Isiah Taylor of Kansas City, Missouri

Carlos Bernal of Parsons, Kansas

Miles Johnson of Joplin, Missouri

Dontae Johnson of Parsons, Kansas

The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Watson Memorial Chapel Church of God in Christ in Parsons.  Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Parsons.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons.