Nikolas W. Matich

September 4, 1987 - January 6, 2022

Nikolas William Matich was born on September 4, 1987 and shortly after moved to Yucaipa, California where he was raised. He attended Yucaipa Schools and graduated from Yucaipa High School in 2005. He was a Calimesa Fire Explorer and attended Crafton Hills College. He enjoyed working on cars, building computers and riding dirt bikes. His greatest joy in life was being a dad to his son. He leaves behind his loving family: his mother Suzanne Matich; his father John Matich; his son Bently Matich; his sister Katie Matich Padilla (Kevin); his nephews Karson, Konnor and Kevin Padilla; his niece Taylor Padilla; and his maternal grandmother Yavonne Layne along with Aunts, Uncles, many cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Jack and Margaret Matich; his maternal grandfather Bill Layne; and his beloved brother and best friend Taylor John Matich. He was taken from us far too soon on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 11 A.M. at Active Church 12954 Bryant Street, Yucaipa, CA 92399 with a reception to follow.