1956
Mr.
2012
Mr. Richard Mata
March 15, 1956 — September 25, 2012
KENNEDALE -- Rudy Mata left this world for a far better and more beautiful place on September 25 2012.
Rosary and Memorial Service: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, September 29, at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, Kennedale. He was preceded in death by his father Joe, mother Betty, brother Greg and sister Francis.
He was born in El Paso, Texas on March 15 1956 to Joe and Betty Sue Mata. He graduated from Alamogordo High school in 1974. Worked for Stegmeier, LLC where he was a long term employee. He lived a life of great faith and worked passionately for his friends and family. Rudy loved to sing and was a member of the Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church Choir for many years.Rudy was a member of The Arlington Choral Society and Touch of Class. His many musical accomplishments were, 1994 Wylie Opry New Look Vocalist, Burleson Jamboree First Place talent contest, BCMA Entertainer and Male Vocalist of the year. In 1995 he received Male vocalist and Male Vocalist of the Year from Burleson Jamboree. In 1996 he received Terry Awards Male Vocalist of the Year, Grapevine Opry Male Vocalist of the Year. In 1997, he received Grapevine Opry Entertainer of the year and Male Vocalist of the Year. In 2000 he received Grapevine Opry Favorite Duet group of the year. Since then, Rudy has sung with Flipside, The Blue Beats, Southern Justice, Cavaliers, and most currently The Hi Rollers. His fans are based all over the United States. His voice and songs were notorious for their ability to change even the most sorrowful moods. He was blessed with a beautiful tenor voice and his family knows he now sings with the heavenly choir of angels. He was helpful to everyone and never knew a stranger. His laughter and wonderful personality could fill a room and people were drawn to his amicable personality and wonderful demeanor. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, and husband. He will be missed terribly.
Survivors: wife Sandy, son Timothy and wife Jennifer, two daughters Trisha and Brittany, grandchildren Alex, Madelyn and Logan, his sister Sandy Hill, his father-in-law Ray Wiora, mother-in-law Diane McMahon and husband Norm, Dennis and Diana McMahon, siblings-in-law Susan and Michael Beane, Steve and Michelle Wiora, Shawn and Neena Wiora, Shane and Judith McMahon, Shelia Wiora and many nieces and nephews who will miss him dearly. Rudy was also blessed with countless close and wonderful friends.
Rosary and Memorial Service: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, September 29, at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel, Kennedale. He was preceded in death by his father Joe, mother Betty, brother Greg and sister Francis.
He was born in El Paso, Texas on March 15 1956 to Joe and Betty Sue Mata. He graduated from Alamogordo High school in 1974. Worked for Stegmeier, LLC where he was a long term employee. He lived a life of great faith and worked passionately for his friends and family. Rudy loved to sing and was a member of the Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church Choir for many years.Rudy was a member of The Arlington Choral Society and Touch of Class. His many musical accomplishments were, 1994 Wylie Opry New Look Vocalist, Burleson Jamboree First Place talent contest, BCMA Entertainer and Male Vocalist of the year. In 1995 he received Male vocalist and Male Vocalist of the Year from Burleson Jamboree. In 1996 he received Terry Awards Male Vocalist of the Year, Grapevine Opry Male Vocalist of the Year. In 1997, he received Grapevine Opry Entertainer of the year and Male Vocalist of the Year. In 2000 he received Grapevine Opry Favorite Duet group of the year. Since then, Rudy has sung with Flipside, The Blue Beats, Southern Justice, Cavaliers, and most currently The Hi Rollers. His fans are based all over the United States. His voice and songs were notorious for their ability to change even the most sorrowful moods. He was blessed with a beautiful tenor voice and his family knows he now sings with the heavenly choir of angels. He was helpful to everyone and never knew a stranger. His laughter and wonderful personality could fill a room and people were drawn to his amicable personality and wonderful demeanor. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, and husband. He will be missed terribly.
Survivors: wife Sandy, son Timothy and wife Jennifer, two daughters Trisha and Brittany, grandchildren Alex, Madelyn and Logan, his sister Sandy Hill, his father-in-law Ray Wiora, mother-in-law Diane McMahon and husband Norm, Dennis and Diana McMahon, siblings-in-law Susan and Michael Beane, Steve and Michelle Wiora, Shawn and Neena Wiora, Shane and Judith McMahon, Shelia Wiora and many nieces and nephews who will miss him dearly. Rudy was also blessed with countless close and wonderful friends.
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