Joseph Matsapto 1977-2026

Joseph William Matsapto, 48, of Hoyt, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at his home.

He was born on Nov. 7, 1977, in Topeka, the son of Frank and Rita (Wabaunsee) Matsapto. He graduated from Highland Park High School.

Joseph was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and a former member of the APA Pool League.

He had worked at the Prairie Band Casino in the hotel, the R.V. Park and the gift shop and was also a cook in the restaurant.

Joseph married Kristina Johnson in 2009 in Hoyt. She survives, of the home.

Other survivors include two daughters, Josie Matsapto, Mayetta, and Kamryn Matsapto, of the home; his siblings, Frank Matsapto Jr., in Missouri, Roy Matsapto, in Colorado, Michelle Matsapto, Herrington, and Glenn A. Mandeville, Topeka; a granddaughter, Ayanna Matsapto; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hoyt. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Shipshee Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. The family requests Chiefs, Royals or Oklahoma Sooners attire be worn to the services.

Online condolences may be made at chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

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