Maria Elena S. Mata

The joy and delight of her life was taking care of, and cooking for her husband, children, family and numerous friends. She loved to garden and bird watch from her front porch.

She was a devote Catholic who enjoyed attending Sunday Mass at St. Martin De Porres where she was a parishioner for over 60 years.

She rejoiced in praying her rosary and asking the Lord for protection over her children and grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ramon G. Mata; parents, Josefat and Micaela P. Sanchez; siblings, Faustino Sanchez, Feliciano Sanchez, Consuelo Castillo, Rosa Mendoza, Juan Sanchez and Mariano Sanchez.

She is survived by her children, Gloria M. Briseno, Henry Mata (Araceli), George Mata (Richard Thorpe), Irma M. Hess; grandchildren, James Bosquez, Joseph Mata, Amber Mata and Blue Hess (Matt Morales); great granddaughter, Ezra Bosquez; sister-in-law, Angelita Sanchez and Linda Mata, countless nephews, nieces and lastly her faithful and beloved companion, Bear.

The Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 18, 2023 beginning at 5:00p.m. with the Rosary being recited at 7:00p.m. at Trevino Funeral Home, 226 Cupples Road, San Antonio, TX 78237. On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, there will be a 10:00am Funeral Mass at San Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 1730 Dahlgreen Ave., San Antonio, TX 78237, followed by burial at San Fernando Cemetery II.

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