Matthew John Ahern, age 36 passed away on Wednesday January 7, 2015 as a result of complications from emergency heart surgery. Matt was born and raised in San Antonio and graduated from Alamo Heights High School. He earned a BA in Communications from the University of San Francisco in 2001. Matt was a natural athlete who excelled in basketball and baseball. He loved the outdoors especially the Texas Hill Country and the Mountains of Colorado. He was a skilled musician who loved to write, play and record music. Matt was a kind, gentle soul who dedicated his life to helping others heal through yoga, connecting with nature, creativity and his wise counsel. He was a strong advocate for the environment and preached and lived Sustainability Local and Organic.

He is survived by his parents Jim and Caroll Ahern, brother, James Ahern Jr., girlfriend, Debby Andersen, Grandmother Blanche Olsen, Aunt Anne Gariepy and husband Larry, Aunt Karen Bonner and husband Richard, Aunt Jeannie Terilli, Cousins Amanda Ahern Lloyd and husband Chase, Carie Miller and husband Gregg, Bonnie Maynard and husband Blake, Beth Harris and husband Scott, Carlye Carlock and husband John. He was preceded in death by Uncle, John L. Ahern, Grandparents Gerald and Margret Ahern and Kenneth Olsen. He will be truly missed by ten second cousins and countless friends.

A gathering to celebrate Matt's life will be held at 1pm Sunday, January 11, 2015 at The Argyle, 934 Patterson Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78209. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to The Matthew Ahern Healing Arts Foundation 3510 N. St. Mary's Street, San Antonio TX 78212.
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Published in Express-News from Jan. 9 to Jan. 10, 2015
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