Marvin Mathews Obituary

MARVIN GUSTAVO MATHEWS, M.D. 85, of Kailua, died peacefully surrounded by his family on August 17, 2023. He was born in Puerto Rico and lived in Michigan and California before coming to Hawai'i in 1971. A child and adolescent psychiatrist, he was a graduate of UCLA and the Baylor College of Medicine completing his residency and fellowship training at the University of Washington School of Medicine and JABSOM. He served in the Indian Health Service in Lawton, Oklahoma during the Vietnam War. He lived and practiced on Maui and Oahu and retired from Kaiser Permanente as Chief of Psychiatry. Marv loved his family, his work, windsurfing, kayaking, stand-up paddling, hiking, his dogs and his books. He had a deep love for the ocean and land. He lived his life with compassion, caring, and a wonderful sense of humor. He had a beautiful spirit. He was a skilled and dedicated clinician whose expertise helped many children and families, and a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He is deeply missed. Our deep appreciation for Drs. Christina Bell and Tarquin Collis at Kaiser for expert and compassionate care. Marv is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara, daughters Christine Marie Mathews and Jill Mathews Yegian (Derek), son Peter Vincent Mathews, grandchildren Sean and Peter Goldie, Alex, Toby and Matthew Yegian and Chris and Emma Mathews, brother Mike Mathews (Barbara), sister Nancy Ruben (Don Wood), nephew Garrett Mathews (Angie), and nieces Lacey Ruben and Julia Battle (Matt). Private services and scattering of his ashes will be scheduled at a future date. Arrangements Provided By: Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary LLC