Marcelino Mata, Jr. (Chief) passed away on November 14, 2012 resident of Dale, TX. He was a free spirited music man who lived by the beat of his own drum. Chief made friends wherever he went. He was loved deeply by those whom knew him best.
Proceeded in death by parents, Marcellino and Eva Mata; brother, Oscar Mata, and former wife Elsie Mata. Survived by sister Gloria Nuncio, was beloved father of Kathy Olvera, Marcellino Mata, III (Dina), Lisa Mata-Buentello (John), Karen Mata Rodela, Mark Mata (Janet), Rhonda Martinez (Chris), Destanie Mata, Santana Mata, Delila Mata, Grandfather "Big Dad" to 28 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren and Connie Citrowski.
Please join the family as we gather together in his honor, to celebrate his life on the date of his birth November 19, 2012, at The Hollow on Wilson Rd. in Red Rock @ 12:00 p.m.
"LET THE COWBOYS RIDE"