Matéo Macson Cindrich-Casillas AKA Tado

Matéo was born the 3rd and youngest Sun (spelling is correct) of Liz Casillas-Navarro and Robert Cindrich, Sr. and little brother of Robert Cindrich, Jr. And Elijah Cindrich-Casillas in St. Paul at United Hospital on Thursday, November 27, 2003 at 10:30p (Thanksgiving Day). Matéo grew up on the West End of St. Paul and attended grades pre-K thru 8 at American Indian Magnet where he made many friends that remember Matéo for standing up for others.

Matéo moved with his family to Princeton, MN in 2018 and attended grades 9 thru 11 at Princeton ALC, Matéo worked hard at earning the credits he needed and was set to receive his diploma ahead of time in January 2022. Matéo was employed by Thom Walker (Mayor of Princeton) Exteriors.

Matéo's passions are music, hiking, exploring, video games, swimming, skateboarding, bike riding, playing pool and spending time with his family and friends. Matéo also enjoyed rapping and trying new things and going on new adventures.

Matéo was given the Ho-Chunk name Maaco meaning Grizzly Bear by his elders as he is remembered for his courage and strength, being a great leader, teacher and listener.  But mostly for his independence.

Matéo is proceeded into the spiritual realm by his Grandma Stephanie Cleveland, his son Ruger (cat) and his nephew Cujo.

Matéo began his journey home to Creator on Friday, August 27, 2021 at 11:01p leaving his dad, brothers, his sisters Tahtina Martinez and Marcella Lopez-Cindrich, his mom and 2nd dad José Martinez, Jr., Grandparents Roberto Casillas Navarro, Sandra Cindrich and Walter Young, Edward Duncan and Great Grandma Edna Duncan, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends behind to keep his name and memory alive.

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Long Live Matéo Macson Cindrich-Casillas