Norman Matthew Pyles

August 21, 1979 - September 7, 2019

Matthew Pyles, 40, of Holly Ridge, Louisiana passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019 in Queen Creek, Arizona. He was born in Delhi on August 21, 1979 to Norman and Lana Pyles. Matt grew up in Holly Ridge but spent most of his life in Arizona. It was there that he met the love of his life, Socorro. They married two years ago and were living in Queen Creek at the time of his passing. Creole, his four-legged friend of six years was with him every chance they could, fighting Socorro for the front seat. A lover of life and conversation – he never met a stranger. Proud of his Louisiana roots, he enjoyed making and eating food, the spicier the better! Matt loved his family. Eric and Tina Silk of Holly Ridge helped raise Matt and officiated his wedding. He is preceded in death by his parents, and is survived by his wife Maria Socorro Pyles, her brother, sisters and parents Nestor and Telesfora Gonzalez. He is also survived by his son Jacob Pyles, his daughter Lana Pyles, and by his three older brothers, Paul Pyles and his wife Lisa of Mexia, Texas, Jason Pyles and his wife Irene of Waxahachie, Texas, and Frankie Pyles and wife April of Rayville, Louisiana. He also has numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, dear friends, and family by marriage who miss “Mateo” terribly. Viewing and visitation will be held Friday, September 13 from 4:00 to 7:30 pm at Samaritan Funeral Home, 1505 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85006. A funeral mass and celebration of life will be held Saturday, September 14 at 10:00 am at St Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 3851 W Wier Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041.