Matthew "Matt" Robertson

Matthew “Matt” Robertson, 47, passed away on July 12, 2026, outside of Bloomfield, New Mexico. Born in Clovis, New Mexico to Pastor Don & Barbara Robertson on September 22, 1978, Matt grew up chasing dreams and sports and began his relationship with Jesus at the young age of 6. A standout athlete and scholar, he graduated as salutatorian from Plainview High School in 1997. He played basketball on scholarship at Hardin Simmons University for two years and went on to earn a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Texas Tech University. His career began with Halliburton Energy Services as a Field Fracturing Engineer in the Rocky Mountains. Following Halliburton, Matt was affiliated with Hunt Oil, Ely & Associates and later, in 2014, embarked on a new journey in consulting by founding Robertson Petroleum Group. He was recognized by those in industry and by those at the university level as a primary expert in Completion Engineering and Hydraulic Fracturing Evolution. Over the years, Matt served as a Society of Petroleum Engineering (SPE) Treasurer, Member Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Chairman of local SPE Chapters.

On October 6, 2013, Matt married the love of his life, Becky Moore Robertson. He often told people, “Becky is the best thing that ever happened to me.” Since they didn’t meet until later in life, they lived life to the fullest and never missed out on an adventure together. The love they shared allowed each of them to better understand the fullness and depth of the love of their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Whether he was headed to the office or to a ball game, you were guaranteed to see Matt’s trademark foam cup, shorts, flip-flops and lake life attitude. Matt never met a stranger. He loved to talk to everyone – friends, family, co-workers would all agree that when you met Matt, you had made a friend for life who intentionally cared about you. He portrayed the scriptural mandate from Micah 6:8, “Be compassionate and loyal in your love.” This couldn’t be more apparent than his multiple friendships that have lasted since childhood in Plainview.

As a kid at heart, Matt loved making children smile whether dressed up in pink bunny costumes or as a Sasquatch. Matt had a gift for making people laugh. His friends and coworkers will tell you he could light up a room and had a way of making everyone feel like they belonged. His favorite phrase, “I love you,” wasn’t just words — it was how he lived. And on your parting, you were sure to hear him say, “I love you!”. He was committed to the joy in life. His sense of humor and wit were legendary. Matt was always up for a little fun, conversation, board game, fishing trip, or Sunday nap.

Matt was an avid sports fanatic. It mattered not if he was attending Little League baseball games, Texas Tech basketball games, track meets, Baylor football games, or a girls’ Peewee soccer game; you could hear his enthusiastic opinions and encouragement aimed at the officials and players. This came from his many years of playing sports and from officiating baseball games across West Texas.

Fishing was Matt’s passion and time on the water was his solace, whether it was on a river in Colorado, beach in Cabo, or the little lake in Ransom Canyon. If he saw a puddle of water, Matt was looking for a fish. He loved baiting a hook for kids and adults alike just learning to fish. Lots of evenings you could find him fishing a tiny stretch of Ransom Canyon Lake that he nicknamed “Blue Gill Row” because he could guarantee a catch.

It was a well-known fact that Uncle Mac’s heartbeat was for his nieces and nephews. With his larger-than-life personality, his nieces and nephews got to experience how he invested in them all uniquely. Here is what they had to say about their Uncle Mac:

Cameron – “hilarious and genuine. He was always so happy and funny. I’ll miss having someone to talk sports with”

Trael – “warm-hearted and creatively witty”

Sawyer – “Loving, fun and he always would play games with me even when nobody else would”

Kayton – “Matt was definitely the life of the party and loved people unconditionally”

Madison – “joyful and adventurous”

Ellie – “generous and funny”

Kingston – “outgoing and fun. I loved fishing with him on Blue Gill Row.”

Laiken – “funny, kind, loving”

Matt had a special relationship with his siblings who knew he was loyal, protective and willing to do whatever was needed to care for them. Relationships were always a priority. Jesus came first and others came second. He never took for granted his need for a Redeemer and wanted others to know this Gift in their own lives. Matt was humble and kind and didn’t take himself too seriously; however, his life in Christ was of utmost importance.

Matt is survived by his wife, Becky Robertson; mother, Barbara Robertson; brothers, Steve Robertson, Stan Robertson (Angela); and sister, Alesha Ellis (Andy); nephews, Cameron Hiller, Trael Robertson (Kayton), Sawyer Robertson, Kingston Ellis, and Creede Ellis; nieces, Madison Hiller, Ellie Robertson, Laiken Ellis; great nephew, Hudson Hiller; and uncles, Kenneth Miller (Karen) and Jack Robertson.

Matt is preceded in death by his father, Don Robertson; paternal grandparents, JM and Della Mae Robertson; and maternal grandparents, Truman and Ruth Miller.

Celebration of a Life Well Lived will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 2:00pm at First Baptist Church Lubbock, 2201 Broadway St, Lubbock, TX 79401.

The family suggests memorials be made to Lubbock Impact; 2707 34th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79366 or at www.lubbockimpact.com, where Matt and Becky were living out Micah 6:8.

“But he’s already made it plain how to live, what to do, what God is looking for in men and women. It’s quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor, be compassionate and loyal in your love. And don’t take yourself too seriously – take God seriously.”