Amado Mata, Jr.

Amado Mata, Jr., age 57 of Cuero and formerly of Wharton, TX passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015, in Jackson County following a sudden illness. He was born on February 26, 1958 in Wharton, TX, a son of the late Amado Mata Sr. and Susie Garcia. Amado was raised in the Wharton area and attended school here. He graduated from Edna High School in 1976. He worked as a truck driver in the Cuero area for several years. Amado enjoyed working in the yard, being outdoors and listening to music. His favorite times were spent with his family at his side. Following cremation, Memorial services will be held on Friday, October 30, 2015 at 7 pm at Wharton Funeral Home with Rev. James Jimenez officiating. Amado is survived by his wife, Diane Mendiola of Cuero, son, Amado Mata, III and wife, Irma of Palacios, daughters, Ashley Mata and husband, Thomas Reyes of Cuero, Karen Mata of Mexico, step-sons, Roy Mendiola, Jr. and wife, Tanya of Wharton, Bruce Mendiola and wife, Tracy of Eagle Lake, Scott Mendiola and wife, Angela of Columbus, and Duran Mendiola and wife, Mary Martinez of Austin and step-daughter, Tina Garza and husband, Thomas Tovar of El Campo, Brothers, Ernest Montalvo and wife, Janie of Brownwood, Richard Garcia and wife, Donna of Arkansas and Rudy Sifuentes of Cuero, grandchildren, Amado Ray Mata, Cameron Mata, Aaron Mata, Adrian Mata, Gabriel Rubio, Michael Mata, step-grandchildren, Roy C. Mendiola, Madison Mendiola, Ryan Mendiola, Skye Garza, Allison Garza, Eduvi Garza, Cecelie Mendiola, Fabian Cantu, Meagan Mendiola, Mykayla Mendiola, Jazlynn Mendiola, Jiselle Mendiola, Julissa Mendiola, and Duran Mendiola, Jr. and step-great grandchildren, Krislynn Mendiola, Jeremiah Mendiola, Madilynn Mendiola, Bruce Mendiola, Jr. and Caitlyn Mendiola, as well as many other loving family members and friends. Funeral services are under the direction of the Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at whartonfuneralhome.com.