He is preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Jose Mata, Roberto Mata and Maria G. Mata.
Luis is survived by his wife of 38 years, Eva Mata; children, Eva G. (Jaime) Juarez, Juan Jesus (Valerie) Mata, Melissa Ann (Marc) Mata Alejandro; siblings, Juan Mata, Jr., Francisco (Guadalupe) Mata, Guadalupe (Sam) Claflin; grandchildren, Jacob, Delilah, Abigail, Allyson, Emily, Aaron, Alyssa; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Visitation will take place Wednesday, September 19, 2018 from 12pm - 9pm with a Prayer Service at 6:30pm at Iglesia Evangelica Cristiana, 2020 W Jackson Ave, McAllen, TX 78501.
Funeral Service will take place Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 11:30am at Iglesia Evangelica Cristiana, 2020 W Jackson Ave, McAllen, TX 78501. Interment to follow at Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery.
Luis was a proud Vietnam War Era Veteran as well as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to their Pastors and family at Iglesia Evangelica Cristiana; and to Dr. Wahid, Dr. Alhalel, Dr. Jones at the VA, and to all of the nurses and staff at McAllen Medical Center for their care and attention for Mr. Mata.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Funeraria Del Angel, 3611 Taylor Rd, Mission, TX 78573.
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