Mary L. Mata was born in Union City, CA on August 25th, 1942 and passed peacefully on Sunday, August 23rd, 2015. A native of Union City, Mary and her husband Pablo of 53 years raised three children: Lorraine "Pebbles", David, and Daniel. She was also the loving mother-in-law to Frank Miramontes, Tamara Mata, and Ellen Mata.
Mary was a proud grandmother of nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. She leaves behind seven siblings, seven godchildren, two dogs (Champ & Bud), and a long list of wonderful friends.
Mary will be remembered for her cooking, gardening, and compassion for helping others. She will be missed but never forgotten.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 27th, from 5-8pm with a Vigil at 6:30pm at Fremont Memorial Chapel, 3723 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, August 28th, 10am at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 703 C St., Union City, CA 94587. Inurnment at Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park in Hayward, CA.
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Cemetery
Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park32992 Mission BoulevardHayward, CA94544
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27
Aug
Visitation
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Fremont Memorial Chapel3723 Peralta BoulevardFremont, CA94536
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27
Aug
Vigil
06:30 PM
Fremont Memorial Chapel3723 Peralta BoulevardFremont, CA94536
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28
Aug
Funeral Mass
10:00 AM
Our Lady of the Rosary Church703 C StreetUnion City, CA94587
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Our love, thoughts and prayers are with the family of such a warm and wonderful lady who loved her family and loved life to the fullest.
10/01/2021
Rita Cedillo
I Miss you Tia (Mary Mata). Please know I'm still forever grateful for your Amor and Protection I still feel you are with me and my familia everyday. I Luv You Tia
10/01/2021
Emily Salazar
Lit a candle in memory of Mary Louise Mata
10/01/2021
Margie Lopez
My Condolences to The Mata family & Entire Gsrcia family.:pray:
10/01/2021
esther cervantes
Mary you were such a beautiful women thank you for everything you did for Anamarie my Daughter Andy she love you so much may you in peace love Jose Esther Cervantes
10/01/2021
Renee Pedro
Pebs,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Reading what you wrote to her absolutely breaks my heart. I will pray for your family as well , for your daddy. :pensive: take care
Renee Pedro
10/01/2021
rebecca.terrones@GMAIL.COM
Pebs the above message was from Party from Fresno hee at Lonpoc
10/01/2021
Guillermina & Gary
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Mata Family. I'm sorry I never had the opportunity of meeting Mrs. Mata, but knowing Pebbles and David, I realize she was an amazing mother and meant the world to many. May Mrs. Mata rest in eternal peace. May God help carry the family during this very difficult and painful time and the days and weeks to come. My heart is with you.
10/01/2021
Fremont Memorial Chapel
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10/01/2021
esther cervantes
Mary was a nice sweet lady and caring my daughter Anamarie Cervantes loved her like a grandma we love her smile and kindness May god bless family love Jose and Esther Cervantes and family
10/01/2021
Lisa garcia
Nina Mary I was bless to have such a strong women in life. I thank My mom for choosing u to be my Nina. I'll remember our plans we made for when you came home. They are on hold for now til we see each other again. I know your in a better place now for the Strom is gone. You'll always be in my heart.
You will be missed Nina but never forgotten.
Love
Lisa mouse Garcia
10/01/2021
Pebs
Mom,
My faith teaches me we will be united again in the kingdom of Heaven. I wish someone would tell it to my heart. The heartache is deep. I already miss your beautiful face and
"Hi Pebs" greeting. I miss you already mom. I love you mom. I just want to keep saying "Mom". Thank you for all your love and nourturing, and protection, and guidance
and always putting our needs before yours. Everything you had, you shared with us-everything. I will try to make you proud and always honor your memory by being as selfless as you were. Thank you for loving Frank and the boys. Mom, the kids were so BLESSED to have you as a grandma. I was always so thankful for that. I will take care of Dad, he misses you so. I could just go on and on........I will always love you until my last breath and you will be forever in my heart.
I love you, Pebs
10/01/2021
Rita Cedillo
Lit a candle in memory of Mary Louise Mata
10/01/2021
Renee Pedro
Lit a candle in memory of Mary Louise Mata
10/01/2021
ofelia ruiz
Mary, you have meant so much to my family and I, we have been blessed to have known such a kind and gentle soul. You always greeted my family with such graciousness and kindness. You took my Nathie to Disneyland and cooked with my husband.. so many good memories we had with you.. We love you Mary, you will forever be in our hearts.
With all our love,
Ponch, Ofelia, Miguel and Nathie
10/01/2021
Patsy Medrano
Aunt Mary thank you for everything that you did for our familys.I will always remember the Christmas plays you did with us. And the patients you had with us Medrano kids.And I thank you for being nice to my kids and always asking about them.My kids are happy that you where their for them.May god be with you and your family .tell my mama that we said hi and that we miss her you guy will always be in are heart and be miss. but we will see you later in life .My Deepest Sympathy To Paul and my cousins Peb ;Dave;Oso
10/01/2021
Darlene Callery
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10/01/2021
Carmen Robinson
Mary touched so many lifes with her kindness and loving spirit. Mary will be missed but not forgotten. I will miss your cooking 🙂 My sincere sympathy to the loving family. Love you Mary.
Carmen Robinson
10/01/2021
rebecca.terrones@GMAIL.COM
Patty
10/01/2021
Darlene Callery
Thank you Mary for being part of our lives. We are truly blessed to have such wonderful memories of you to reflect upon and bring us happiness.
We miss you, love you and you will be forever in our hearts.
- Richard, Darlene, Brittany, Ashley and Nicholas Callery
10/01/2021
Darlene Callery
I was truly blessed to have such a sister like you and I will miss you very much.
Love,
Lolly and the Gang
10/01/2021
Linda Chaves
My heart goes out to Mary's family as she was a very loving and caring lady who loved her family to the fullest and she will always be in my heart!! Love you Mary and may you rest in peace!!!:heart::heart:
10/01/2021
Kim Fuentez-Rios
Mary, I've known you for a good 36 years. You were a great friend and confidant . These past few years we spent the most quality time ever . Chloe came into our lives and brought joy and unity . I am thankful for the times that we shared talking , shopping , going to lunch and to the movies . Your absence will leave a void in our lives. Thank you for being an awesome Grandmother to our Stephen and GreatGrandma to Chloe . Chloe loved seeing her "Mama Mary ." My condolences to Pablo , Pebbles, David , Daniel and the entire Mata / Garcia family .
Hugs,
Kim Fuentez-Rios
10/01/2021
Frankie and Anamarie
Mary,
Thank you for always being there for me and Frankie. I will always remember when we went to Disneyland and we shared a special moment. I will always remember you as a beautiful strong women. You are now our guardian angel. We will miss you so much.
Love Always,
Frankie & Anamarie
10/01/2021
Elena Cervantes
Aunt Mary was such a good person who loved her family and had a big heart. No matter what she always asked about me and how i was doing. She will truly be missed and never forgotten. My condolences to Pebbles, Dave, and my cousins. Its never easy to lose someone you love but she will be watching over you all.
10/01/2021
rebecca.terrones@GMAIL.COM
Pebs. Your mom was special i will always cherish the memories we made in the many visits to union city. Your mom welcomed us with love and smiles and let us take over your bros room hands down
We love you all oso dave your dad too. You know the stories. Take care
10/01/2021
rebecca.terrones@GMAIL.COM
Hi pebbles l love you and your family thinking of you here for you always like one of my 9th sister. Becky
10/01/2021
rich cedillo
To the Mata Family;
Mary Mata, your mother, my favorite auntie was a amazing woman, especially to me and all the people she helped in her life time. She always protected the little guy,and always stood up for what was right. She would never step a side if she felt injustice was being done to somebody who didn't have a voice, She was there Voice. This is something to really proud of.
My favorite memories of your Mom is broken up into three parts, my life time of memories.
Me trying out for OLR. I didn't make the team. She told me, practice-practice-practice.I made the team .From the 4th grade-6th grade we were champs. and the 8th grade. Thank you for instilling confidence and pride to be a part of this family.
Last and never least: Christmas
Are "White Chariot"The station wagon, so many memories: The Nolan Zoo,The Drive- in movies, Going thru Niles Canyon at night. Scary stories; Rita's hair being pulled .Forever Lasting Moments.
Christmas Talent Shows: My Grandmothers favorite.You brought cousins together, adults together, most of all My Grandma's Favorite her Children Together. You didn't know but you always honored grandma's wish.
My Auntie, your Mom: ALWAYS AND FOREVER WILL BE TRULY MISSED. YOUR STRENGTH, LOYALTY, AND KINDNESS , AND LOVE FOR ENTIRE FAMILY.
THANK YOU!
Mary Mata for having a Influence in my Life.
Love Always
Rich Cedillo
10/01/2021
Kitty Junius
My condolences to the Mata/Garcia family. Mary's presence on this earth was a gift to many. I will always remember her smile and her zest for life. Thank you Pebs for sharing your mom with us. She was a blessing to my family and an example of what a true Grandmother should be. She will live on in our hearts.
10/01/2021
Evelyn Middleton
Our sincere condolences to Mary Mata's family. Although Mary and I have never met I feel like I know her through her daughter, Lorraine, who I had worked with for many years. We enjoyed the many delicious dishes Mary had fastidiously prepared for the employees at both Rose Garden and Oak Dialysis. Her love and devotion to her family,kindness, her teaching qualities and love of life are mirrored by her daughter Lorraine. Mary will forever live through the many people she has touched.
Prayers and Love ,
Evelyn and William Middleton
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