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matthew pantojaJOHNSON – Matthew Pantoja, 6, died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 at Stanton County Hospital in Johnson. 

He was born April 4, 2014 to Jose and Adeline (Licon) Pantoja in Garden City.

He had recently started first grade at Johnson Grade School. He loved football and his favorite team player was Patrick Mahomes and of course, his favorite team was the Kansas City Chiefs. 

He loved to play outside, eat pizza, and make others laugh. 

He loved his sister very much and was often her protector.

Survivors include his parents; sister, Genesis Pantoja, Johnson; grandparents: Omar and Moraima Licon, Presidio, Texas, and Manuel and Ester Pantoja, Johnson; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

• Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 31, 2020 at the Stanton County High School Football Field in Johnson, with Pastor Victor Mendoza presiding. The service may also be viewed on Garnand Funeral Home’s Facebook page via  Facebook Live. 

Burial will follow at the Stanton County Cemetery in Johnson. 

Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020 at Monte de Sion in Johnson, with evening service beginning at 6 p.m. 

Memorials are suggested to Matthew Pantoja Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 715, Johnson, KS  67855. 

Condolences may be left at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.