Matilde Enriqueta Peterson Obituary (1939 - 2024)

Matty was born on April 12th, 1939, and passed away June 12, 2024, at the age of 85 Matilde Enriqueta Peterson Matilde Peterson was born on April 12th, 1939, passed peacefully June 12, 2024. Matty was just sitting there thinking about all the things she was grateful for and wanted to let you know her family was at the top of that list. She loved loving her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She often said, "I have had such a great life." Her love for dance and teaching bestowed her the title of "Profesora Matty". She taught many the art of ballet, belly dancing, and gymnastics. Lucky in life, she married the love of her life "Pete", together they raised their kids in Colon, Republic of Panama. She was an avid reader and adventure seeker. Trips to the beach and lake to go fishing, weekends at the airstrip to watch Pete parachute jump - until she tried it herself, nights at the casinos and her famous trips including her favorite to Europe. Matty (“Ama”) is remembered by her six children and their spouses: Guillermo (Brenda) Subia, Gustavo (Eliana) Subia, Alan Jr. (Rosita) Peterson, David (Jay) Peterson, Elaine Zucco, Stephanie (Geoff) Maxson. She was also loved by her grandchildren Daphne, Mark (Christine), Alan Scott (Amie), Gustavo, Alan III, Shane (Sierra), Lauren, Corbin, Guillermo, Joel, and Analisa. Matty was thrilled to have met her great grandchildren, Fabrizio, Bradley, Emmett, Rylee, Ilah and Maverick. She is survived by her brother Jimmy (Araceli) Rodriguez, her favorite niece Nanette, nephews Jaime and Juan Carlos, her brother-in-law Frank Peterson, her nieces Melanie, Holly, Rachel and Mary Ellen. Matty's life was a collection of experiences and unforgettable moments, some will make us smile while others will bring tears to our eyes. Rather than focus on her passing, please share your memories and pictures so we can be reminded of the legacy she left behind. Paz a su Alma....