Mona Lee Alconcel Matthews Obituary (1952 - 2016)

Mona Lee Matthews, 63, was called home to her Heavenly Father and those who loved her after fighting a long battle with many illnesses on Monday, February 29, 2016 Mom was born March 2, 1952 to Florentino Quicio and Lillian Hannah Wood Alconcel in Honolulu, Hawaii. She lived her childhood years in Kaneohe where she spent her time enjoying The Paradise of Hawaii. She graduated from Castle High School in Kaneohe, HI. She especially enjoyed business classes and upon graduating she started working for State Savings & Loan in Honolulu. She married David Matthews in the Salt Lake Temple on June 30, 1972 and moved to Pleasant Grove, Utah. They later moved to American Fork where they raised their family and grandchildren whom she loved very much. Mona spent many years being a dedicated mother and housewife. After her kids were raised and on their own, she went to work for Kencraft and Alpine School District. She spent 10 years working for USDC, where she made many friend and loved serving the residents there. Mona was active in the LDS church where she loved serving others and her unconditional kindness influenced many. She had many church callings including: Relief Society President, Primary Presidency, Young Women Presidency, but especially loved being the Ward Organist. Her favorite calling was playing the organ in the Mt. Timpanogos Temple, where she played from the time the temple opened until her untimely death. She was famous for her Chocolate Mint Brownies which she made for many "special" occasions. She was absolutely beautiful and known for her long black Hawaiian hair, infectious smile, sweet laughter, and her eternal love for her family. Mona is survived by her loving husband Dave, sons: Troy (Connie) and Randy (Wendy); daughters, Marisa (Matt), Jenni (Clay) and Megan (Andy) and 16 grandchildren who she loved dearly; brothers: Solomon, Robert (Mesia), Fego (Tina) and sisters: Andrea, Patty, Linda, Lani (Pita) and Stephanie. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters: Edra and Lynnette and brother Richard. She is also joining her children David Jr., Lillian and grandson Kapono. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the American Fork 33rd Ward Chapel, 1305 North 100 East, American Fork. Family and friends may attend a viewing Sunday evening March 6 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the church on Monday from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com