Matt Treadway "Nemo", beloved son of Kim Treadway Kardel and Mark Kardel passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 in Olathe, Colorado at the age of 26. Matt was born on August 30, 1989 in San Francisco, California. He graduated from Salinas High School, and enjoyed his job at Russell Stover Candies in Montrose, Colorado.

Matt lived a full rich life with his loving kindness and humor and was loved by all of us. Matt was a spunky, fun-loving, always ready to get and go, compassionate, tender, selfless, and loving person. His smile and chuckle were infectious.

Matt is survived by his parents, Kim and Mark, of Salinas, California, his Grandmother Monica Treadway "Grandee", of Montrose, Colorado, his uncles, Ralph Treadway of Aptos, California, Paul Treadway of Montrose, Colorado and Dennis Schafer Treadway of Chico, California, and his cousins Mandy, Erika, Elizabeth, Danni and Abby. He is also survived by Grandparents Glenn and Harriett Kardel of Salinas, California, brother Nick Kardel, and Nick's wife Ally, and their sons, Skylar, Weston and Cooper, all of Des Moines, Iowa, and Uncles Paul Kardel, and Glenn Kardel. He is also survived by his special friends Robert Graham of Tijeras, New Mexico, Christine Bayly, of San Diego, California, and Linda Ginn, of Katy, Texas.

Matt's family would like to thank all of you who have written and called after hearing of his passing, for your love, support, and especially for sharing your wonderful memories of our beloved Matt!

A celebration of life will be held in Montrose, Colorado.
In lieu of flowers please make a contribution to your favorite charity.