SSG William Albert Mathenia, U.S. Army,

William Albert Mathenia aka Big Al, Bill, Pop, Pops, and Papa, 70, He went on to be with the Lord June 22, 2022 quietly at home, and was a resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado for over thirty-five years.He was born September 13, 1951 to William Marion Mathenia and Edna Olive (Norton) Mathenia in Tulare, California.William is preceded in death by his wife, Janice Faye Mathenia; parents, William Marion Mathenia and Edna Olive (Norton) Mathenia. He is survived by his sisters, Eydie (Gilbert) Lazalde, Dottie (Roy) Ronald; best friend/brother, Darryl Wood; children, Crystal (David) Gonzalez, Nannette (Marshall) Clark, Tina (Jeff) Moyer, William Petey (Monique) Mathenia; step-children, Shawna (Scott) Prather, Levi Prather, Shaina (Bradley) Podner; grandchildren, Tyler Mathenia, Isaiah Gonzalez, Helena Gonzalez, Chance Mathenia, Samantha Clark, David Moyer, Angela Moyer, Alyia Mathenia, MacKenzie Mathenia, Jace Mathenia, Jaydon Mathenia, Analie Mathenia, Harper Jo Mathenia;great-grandchildren, Lillianna Mathenia, Elijah Mathenia; step great-grandchildren, Samuel Podner and Georgia Podner; William, a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He served in the Army for twenty-three in a half years, and held different titles and duties such as Calvery Scout. He also graduated from college as an Alpha Betta Cappa and got his degree in Business in Human Resources. He greatly enjoyed spending time with family and friends that turned into family. He enjoyed gatherings and get-togethers that allowed time to spend just chatting and listening as his family was his joy. His past times was watching church or T.V. Victory World Outreach, Jimmy Swaggart, and old movies. He loved listening to his favorite music, the occasional computer game, and playing his keyboard and guitars.William was always known for holding a job or two and attending school. He kept up a lifelong pursuit for knowledge, saying "The more you learn, the more you know, no one can ever take your education away". One of his favorite bible verses was "The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation." Psalms 118 Verse 14 (NIV) and "I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done." Psalms 118 Verse 17 (NIV).Visitation, 5:00PM-7:00PM, Monday, July 18, 2022, The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909.Funeral Service, 10:00AM-11:00AM, Tuesday, July 19, 2022, Victory World Outreach, 3150 South Academy Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80916.Graveside Service, 2:00PM, Tuesday, July 19, 2022, Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80236. Events Visitation Monday, July 18, 2022 5:00PM - 7:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Funeral Service Tuesday, July 19, 2022 10:00AM - 11:00AM Victory World Outreach 3150 S. Academy Blvd Colorado Springs, CO Phone: 719-328-1793 Graveside Tuesday, July 19, 2022 2:00PM Fort Logan National Cemetery 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard Denver, CO 80235 Phone: 303-761-0117