Christopher was born on August 3, 2000 in Irving, Texas. He enjoyed boxing, karate, soccer, and spending time with friends. Christopher will be dearly missed by family and friends. Christopher is survived by his two sisters Jennifer and Cynthia Mata; one brother Giovanni Mata; his parents Brenda and Jose Mata; grandparents Lourdes and Javier Mata; Lillie and Paul Gomez and many uncles, aunts, cousins, and other friends and family. Viewing will be held at Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home located at 733 Dalworth Street Grand Prairie, Texas on Thursday, January 12, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Friday, January 13th, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Rosary will be held at Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home on Thursday, January 12th, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church located at 400 NE 17th Street in Grand Prairie, Texas. Burial services will immediately follow at Grand Prairie Memorial Gardens located at 301 S. Beltline Road in Grand Prairie, Texas.