Royce Mathew
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Royce Mathew, 43, unexpectedly passed away on the morning of December 23rd, 2020. He was born on October 2nd, 1977 to Abraham Mathew and Annamma Mathew in Queens, New York.
He was a 1995 graduate of Elsik High School and received his Bachelor's of Business Administration in 2005 from The University of Houston-Downtown. Royce has worked for UT Health Systems since 2008. Most recently for UTMB Galveston as a EHR Clinical Application Senior Analyst.
Although a quiet soul, he was known for his love of God, devotion to his family, witty sense of humor, artistic talent and avid Star Wars enthusiast. Royce cherished his family so much that his face would light up a room when he talked about them. Royce always wanted to have a children and he treasured every moment that he had with them. His wife Vesta was the light of his life and brought him pure happiness and joy for which we are forever grateful for her impact in his life. There never was a person who was more kindhearted, loving and determined than Royce. Now he is in the comfort of God's hands in whom he put his hope and trust in.
His memory will live on through his loving wife of 10 years, Vesta Aruba Mathew of League City, Texas and their children Nicolas, Nova and the special gift he left of baby number three on the way; his sister Sheena M. Haberstroh of Wylie, Texas; sister Stacey (Preveen) Jose of Manvel, Texas; brother Stanley Mathew of Rosharon, Texas; Paternal Uncles Abraham Samuel Abraham Lincoln of Kerala, India; Paternal Aunts Ponnamma Thomas of Long Island, New York; Lalamma Jose of Kerala India; Maternal Uncles K.M. Chacko, K.M. Kuriakose of Kerala, India; Maternal Aunts Mariamma Thomas, Sosamma Andrew's, and Alice Thomas of Kerala, India. His endearing father-in-law Ponnusamy Arumainayagam and mother-in-law Precilla Thiruthuvarani Arumainayagam; sister-in-law Juno (Vijay) Ponnaiya and sister-in-law Diana (Andy) Downes; nephews Jacob, Lucas, Jackson, Levi and niece Julianna; and many loving cousins who will forever miss him.. He also leaves behind his special furry friend Griffin.
Royce was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents K.M. Abraham and Mariamma Abraham; maternal grandparents Chandy Mani and Sosamma Mani; Paternal Aunt Susamma George and brother-in-law Robert P. Haberstroh.
Funeral and Graveside services have been entrusted to Forest Park East Funeral Home in n Webster, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Royce's name for missionary work to Emmanuel Brethren Assembly, 14503 Smith Rd. Humble, TX 77396.
Royce's family wishes to thank family, friends, co-workers, the multiple churches and church families for their continuous prayers and support.