Jose Ruben Mata Sr.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Alberta Mata; sisters, Guadalupe M. Cantu, Delia Fonseca, and Irma E. Mata.

Jose Ruben Mata was a local business owner of Ruben's Auto Parts. He was a successful Land Developer from 1984 - 2015, he also served in The US Army from 1965 - 1968.

Jose Ruben Mata is survived by his beloved wife, Blanca F. Mata; his children, Jose Ruben (Jessica) Mata II, Georgina R. Mata, Georgette M. Mata; stepson, Rodolfo (Lizette) Franco; first marital children, Belinda (Jose ) Longoria, Gracie (Jose) Montelongo; grandchildren, Adriel Mata, Adriano Mata, Aleena Mata, Mia Franco, Victoria M. Longoria, Valeria M. Longoria; Johanna Montelongo, Josiah Montelongo; siblings, Ricardo (Jean) Mata, Juan (Flor) Mata, Elise (✝Juan) Delgado, Ofelia (Juan A.) Pena, Nelda (Luis) Olivares, Yolanda (Albert) Sanchez; brother in law, Crisóforo Cantu Jr. and numerous extended family and friends.

Pallbearers: Jose Longoria Jr., Jose Montelongo, Crisóforo Cantu Jr., Juan Delgado, Adrian Mata, Julio Cesar Mata, Enrique Mata Jr. and Ezekiel Mata

Visitation for Jose will be held Wednesday, September 21, 2022 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM for family and 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM for public at Funeraria Del Angel, 3611 North Taylor Road, Mission, Texas 78573 with a rosary at 7:00 PM.

The funeral mass will occur Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 12:00 PM at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 620 N Dunlap Ave, Mission, Texas 78573.

The burial will follow the mass at Valley Memorial Gardens, 3605 North Taylor Road, Mission, Texas 78572.