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HILDA MATTOS Obituary

Hilda passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2010, in Fresno at age 85. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who will be missed by all.

Hilda was born in Lemoore, Ca., on October 7, 1924. She met her loving husband, Manuel while in elementary school. During a leave from the U.S. Army, and after much persuasion, Hilda finally agreed to one date. That one date turned into a beautiful life together. Their life was full of love and hard work and a shared enjoyment of dancing. Their marriage and commitment was an inspiration to all in their family.

Hilda was a proud homemaker, who was not only dedicated to her family, but also her Catholic faith. She never lost her love of dancing and singing, and until the end, had the most beautiful voice. The family takes great comfort in knowing that the day before her passing, she was dancing and singing.

The family would like to thank the owner of Serenity Living, Josiane Jones and her staff, especially Lisa Luna. A special thank you to Pat McAusland for the love and care over the years.

She was preceded in death by Manuel A. Mattos, her loving husband of 52 years; sisters, Mary Rocha, Isabel Mattos, and Josephine Mattos; and brother, Joe Silveira.

Hilda is survived by her children, Carol Olsen and her husband Rodney, Mary Martin, Sonny Mattos and his wife Celeste, Maureen Margarian and her husband Henry, and Jim Mattos and his wife Leslie all of Fresno; her grandchildren, Denise Roberts and her husband Jason, Amy Lore and her husband Hal, Rodney Olsen and his wife Mariette, Brian Mattos, Matthew Margarian and his wife Astrid, Brenden Olsen and his wife Cindy, David Martin, Jeffrey Margarian and his fiancee Randi, McKenna and Jared Mattos; and her great grandchildren, Sarah, Amanda, Bo, Ryan, Jayden, Lilliana, and Johann.

Visitation will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Wednesday, August 25, 2010, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. followed by Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, on Thursday, August 26, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Peter's Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Holy Cross Center for Women, P.O. Box 12225, Fresno, Ca., 93777-2225 in Hilda's name.

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Published by Fresno Bee on Aug. 25, 2010.

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Debbie Castillo LaGoe

September 28, 2010

Mary, Denise, and family, my prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time. Ms. Mattos was a beautiful and wonderful woman who loved her family so much. She will be missed but never forgotten.

Lisa McCauley

August 27, 2010

To Mary and Family, I am truly sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved and cared for your mother. Now she is at peace. I'll tell my mom to look for her and keep her company.

RITA AMARO

August 25, 2010

TO THE FAMILY OF A VERY SPECIAL LADY . I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I was so glad to have had the chance to meet Hilda and her lovely daughters.IT WAS MY PLEASURE TO HAVE BEEN A PART OF A CARING TEAM AT ELDER HOMES WHERE WE ALL MET.HILDA WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN OUR HEARTS AND WILL BE THAT LITTLE ANGEL ON YOU SHOLDERS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND REMEMBER THAT YOUR MOM LIVES ON IN YOUR HEARTS.SHE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.ID LIKE TO THANK HILDA FOR THE MEMORIES!!! ALWAYS A FRIEND RITA AMARO.

Holly Musta

August 25, 2010

The life of Hilda L. Mattos continues on in her amazing loving family, who carry on her spirit, love and kindness to all. God bless you all. You are in my constant thoughts and prayers.

Holly Musta

August 25, 2010

The life of Hilda L Mattos continues on in her amazing loving family, who carry on her spirit, love and kindness to all. God bless you all. You are in my constant prayers and thoughts always.

August 25, 2010

our prayers are with you. Gary & Marie Ihde

Mary Ann Hill

August 24, 2010

My dear cousins, Carol, Mary Jane, Sonny, Maureen and Jimmy. I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Hilda. So many years have passed, but the memories will go on forever. May all of the wonderful memories you have with her bring you great comfort now and forever. My love and heartfelt prayers are with you all. God Bless.

Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Chapel Funeral Service

August 25, 2010

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