Matthew Allen Montano, 38, passed away, December 13, 2023 surrounded by his adoring family.

Matt was born, July 18, 1985, in Englewood, Colorado to Michael and Renee Montano. Matt lived for most of his childhood in West Jordan and South Jordan, Utah. Matt spent his childhood loving the outdoors and playing with Legos. He loved his music and played his favorites on repeat.  He was cared for and befriended in his adult life by many at Utah State Developmental Center in American Fork, Utah.  Matt took pride in his job at the recycling center there.  He loved "feeding the alligators" also known as the shredding machines.

Matt will be fondly remembered by many and a piece of our hearts will always be his.

Matt is preceded in death by his grandparents Maximo and Beatrice Montano.

Matt is survived by his loving parents Michael and Renee Montano, older sisters, Monique (Charlie) McCurdy, and Melony Montano. Nieces and Nephews, Mya (Logan), Chase, Dawson, Camden, Ryan, Evelyn, Walter, and May.

A Memorial for Matt will be held Friday, December 22, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. 835 North 900 East American Fork, UT 84003