Tito Mata Sr.

Tito Mata Sr., 85, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend entered into the glory of his eternal life on Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at Brownsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brownsville.

Tito, a native of Mercedes, had been a resident of Brownsville since the early 1960s. He was very proud to have the distinction of being the first MexicanAmerican Immigration Inspector at the Brownsville Port of Entry. He was known amongst his coworkers for his never ending sense of humor and his ability to make people laugh. Tito was a dedicated officer with the INS for 37 years, before retiring to enjoy the fruits of his labor.

In his spare time, Tito who was quite an artist, enjoyed drawing and carving. He was also an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting, watching boxing matches, and walking his German Shepherds, but his true passion was spending time with his family especially barbequeuing for them. Tito deeply believed in the value of an education and instilled this value in his family.

A devout Catholic, Tito was a longtime faithful parishioner at St. Josephs Catholic Church where he was an active member of the Mens Club. Tito was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed not only by his family and friends but by all those fortunate to have known him.

Waiting to welcome him home at heavens gate were his parents, Consuelo and Rafael Mata two sisters, Ramona Mata and Genoveva Polanco and two brothers, Frank and Manuel Mata.

Left behind to eternally treasure their memories of Tito is his loving and devoted wife of 59 years, Aurelia Vasquez Mata his children: Tito Dr. Zelma Mata, Dr. Theresa Duke MataPistokache, Dr. Mario Ann Mata, and Rebecca Javier Zamora the ten grandchildren that were his pride and joy: Vanessa and Alexis Mata, Javier Zamora Jr., Joaquin Pistokache, Marisa Zamora, Jesse Pistokache, Maya Zamora, Malaya Pistokache, and Anthony and Aliya Mata and numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and other extended family members.

In accordance with Titos wishes, he has been cremated. The family will greet friends starting at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 24th in the East Chapel at DarlingMouser Funeral Home with the recitation of the holy rosary scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening in the East Chapel at DarlingMouser.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Titos name may be made to St. Josephs Catholic Church, 555 West St. Francis St., Brownsville, Texas 78520 and 9565422709.

Visitation

DarlingMouser Funeral Home
945 Palm Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Sunday, November 24, 2013
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Service

Rosary

DarlingMouser Funeral Home
945 Palm Blvd.
Brownsville, TX  78520
Sunday, November 24, 2013
7:00 p.m.

Cemetery

Val Verde Memorial Gardens Crematory
Donna, TX  78537

Memorial Contributions

555 West Saint Francis Street
Brownsville, TX  78520