Aurora S. Mata

An amazing mother of eight, grandmother, great grandmother, and godmother of many, she lived the grandest life for her sons and daughters. She was the beloved matriarch and protector of her large family, always holding herself with dignity and grace. She set the example for what it means to be an honorable woman and took immense pride in raising her children. Throughout the years, the warmth of her spirit and her celebratory meals held her family together. Family and friends from near and far gathered around the table for just a taste of her legendary tamales. Aurora's legacy will be that of a beautiful, resilient soul that could light up 10,000 homes at the sight of her loved ones. Memories of her kindness and perseverance will live on within each and every member of her family.

Aurora was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband of 67 years Leonso Mata, granddaughter Jennifer Marie Flores, and son-in-law Sam Rush. She is survived by her sister, Ofelia Ortiz and brother Ramon Silvestre Jr. Aurora is survived by her eight children; Mary Helen Aguilar (Benedicto), Estella Garcia, Richard Mata, Alfonso Mata, Maria Eugenia Mata, Mary Rosery Rush, Veronica Mata, Monica Alvarado (Alfred). Also left to cherish her precious memory are twelve grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, along with lots of other family and friends.

Family will be receiving friends on Thursday, February 14, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home located at 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, Texas 77023, a rosary for Maria Aurora will begin at 7:00 pm.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, February 15, 2019 at 10:00 am at Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart located at 1111 St. Joseph Parkway, Houston, Texas 77002. Interment will follow the mass at South Park Cemetery located at 1310 N Main Street, Pearland, Texas 77581.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestParkLawndaleFH.com for the Mata family.