We bid farewell to Bodhi Matthew DeFer (Mesa, Arizona), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 10, 2024 at the age of 7. Bodhi Matthew touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As Bodhi Matthew departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Bodhi Matthew may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Bodhi Matthew leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his great-grandparent Archer; and his uncle Mike DeFer. He is survived by: his parents, Matthew DeFer and Brittany DeFer; and his siblings, Braxton and Juniper. He is also survived by extended family, including grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, and dear family friends.

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September 22, 2024

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“In loving memory of Bodhi Matthew DeFer, May God give you comfort in your time of grief.”

September 17, 2024

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“In loving memory of Bodhi. I think about the DeFer family every day and pray you will someday, somehow find peace. Bodhi may be gone from this earth, but never from our hearts. Love you guys.”

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532 S Greenfield Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206

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