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RUBEN MATA Obituary
Colonial Funeral Home
Ruben E. Mata (32) passed away in Portland on January 1, 2011. He was born in Yakima on September 27, 1978, to Rosalio A. and Gloria (Sanchez) Mata Sr. Ruben was raised and educated mostly in the Tri-Cities and worked as a security guard in Las Vegas and in Portland.
He enjoyed spending time with his children, living the urban lifestyle, will be remembered for his happy, upbeat, joking manner and was constantly on the go. Ruben was a member of the Catholic Church.
He is survived by his parents, Rosalio A. Mata Sr. of Moxee; Gloria S. Chavez of Pasco; five children, Joshua, Martin and Isaiah, all of Las Vegas, and Alma and Sussana; three brothers, Rosalio Mata Jr. of Yakima; Jose Mata of Moxee; and Horacio Mata of Mexico; one sister, Lisa Sosa of Bellevue, WA.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 2-6 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home, with recitation of the rosary at 6 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Aloysius Catholic Church at 1 p.m. Friday, with interment to follow at Elmwood Cemetery. Friends may send condolences at www.toppenishfunerals.com. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to a trust fund being set up for his children.
Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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MC C
January 6, 2011
REST IN PEACE "Q" GOD MUST OF NEEDED A GUARDIAN ANGEL.YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN
Kathy Davis
January 5, 2011
Search Light Moms wants to tell you how sorry we are for the passing of your Ruben. If there is anything that we can do for you please let us know. We as mothers understand the day to day pain as we search for answers.
Love and Blessings,
Search Light Moms
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Chris & Darcie Saywers
January 5, 2011
He was a very close friend to us. Our thoughts are with his family right now. May you rest in peace Ruben, you may be gone but never forgotten. You will be missed.
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