Emilio Herrera Mata

San Antonio, Texas went to be by the Lord’s side on January 23, 2022. He is preceded in death

by the love of his life, his wife, Maria Teresa “Tita” Mata. He is survived by his 3 daughters,

Yolanda Perez & husband Robert Settles, Elsa & husband Richard Mendoza, & Leticia Mata

Ochoa; 9 grandchildren, April, Leslie, Vanessa, Bobby, Erica, Richard, Alexis, Austin, & Alyssa;

and his 11 great grandchildren. Viewing and services will be held on February 9, 2022 at 6 &

7pm at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home. The family has asked for the service and burial to be

private, but the services will be live streamed. In lieu of flowers the family requests that

donations be made to Iglesia de Dios Mi Refugio (1822 Rivas Street). Emilio truly enjoyed

reading, attending church each Sunday, his frequent visits to HEB, and spending quality time

with his family. He dedicated his life to the Lord and served his church for more than 60 years.

He made friends wherever he went and shared God’s word and love with all he encountered. He

devoted his life to taking care of his family and instilled a love of learning in his grandchildren.

He was one who shed his light wherever he was and will be deeply missed by so many. Emilio

proudly served his country in the Air Force and was a dedicated Husband, Father, & Pepo.

Emilio was loved immensely by his family. He was a strong and courageous man who never lost

his faith.

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:” 2 Timothy

4:7 (KJV)