Born January 29, 1940 in Houston, Texas to Frances and Victor Mata and passed from this life on August 28, 2015, at the age of 75. Gloria is preceded in death by her Father and is survived by her Mother, siblings Maria Baker, Virginia Marches both of Houston, Victor G. Mata, of Bryan, Rebecca (Becky) Gray of San Antonio and long-time companion Henry Gomez. Gloria graduated from Reagan High School (1958) and studied business at the University of Texas Austin. She spent many years working for Houston law firms. She loved travel and relocated several times in her life by living in Washington State and Arizona but returned to her favorite home in 1985. Her friends and family will miss her generous smile and laugh and will keep their rich memories locked in their hearts. Visitation from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Monday August 31 and Funeral Service at 11:00 am on Tuesday, September 1 at Heights Funeral Home. Internment follows at Forest Park Lawndale. Notes of condolence can be mailed to family c/o Frances Mata 6007 DeLange, Houston, Texas 77092.
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