February 19, 1933 - February 19, 2021
Jose Vidal “Bill” Mata, 88, of Lubbock, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2021
while surrounded by loved ones in his home.
Bill was born on February 19, 1933 to Lorenzo and Ercelia (Martel) Mata in Woodrow, TX.
He married Victoria “Vickie” Torres on October 18, 1973, and they shared 47 beautiful and
happy years together. Bill and his wife were both dedicated and beloved members of the
Lubbock East Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, where he also served as an Elder. He took
great pleasure in studying the word of Jehovah and never missed an opportunity to minister to
others. Bill always found peace being outdoors, usually tending to his garden, barbecuing for his
family, or enjoying the weather with a beer and his dog, Luna by his side.
He is survived by his wife, Vickie; his children: Yolanda (Roland Torres) Gonzalez,
Rachel (Louis) Alonzo, Ruby (Steve) Saavedra, Elsa Camacho, Melody (Joe) Perez, Roberta
Gonzalez, Raymond (Anita) Mata, Paul Mata, Jose Mata, Lee (Willie Jean) Archuleta; and
numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, two of his sons Rudolfo Mata and Joe Archuleta, and granddaughter Denise Reyes-Alonzo.
Bill will always be loved and remembered by all who knew him.
There will be an online memorial Saturday, February 27th at 2 pm. The link will be
available on Thursday, February 25th. Please contact the family for this information
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