Elsie N. Mata
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Elsie N. Mata

  • October 10, 1948 - January 14, 2012
  • Austin, Texas
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“Mother: i sit here @ur house and just want you to yell @j...telling him "shut up j"... i miss u so much mother!! i try to hold strong looking for...Read More » ”
1 of 18 | Posted by: Renee - austin, TX - daughter

“You are all in our prayers. As we think of yall we stop and pray for yall. May the Lord give yall peace and comfort during your loss. What a...Read More » ”
2 of 18 | Posted by: Cathy Allen and Family - Austin, TX

“May the perpetual light shine upon you. ”
3 of 18 | Posted by: Ashley Nissen

“Mata/Casares Family I am soo sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ”
4 of 18 | Posted by: Amy A. Padilla - Austin, TX

“The first time I was able to meet her she cooked dinner For me and 3 of my kids. I was afraid that we were going To be too much for her until she...Read More » ”
5 of 18 | Posted by: Stephanie Mcmains - Uvalde, TX

“Elsie will be dearly missed by those of us who had the good fortune to know her. She was beautiful inside and out, one of those rare people who made...Read More » ”
6 of 18 | Posted by: Brenda Brown-Olfers - Spicewood, TX

“Karen, I am sorry for your family's loss. In reading about your mom, you have some wonderful memories to cherish always. My thoughts and prayers...Read More » ”
7 of 18 | Posted by: Cindy Coffey - Austin, TX

“Karen, hold on to the beautiful memories you had with your mom and I pray they bring you peace and comfort. ”
8 of 18 | Posted by: Lucy Pena - TX

“Karen, may the precious memories of your mom always give you comfort in the days ahead and until you meet again. It is a very difficult time and I...Read More » ”
9 of 18 | Posted by: James Almanza - Austin, TX

“Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. May God grant you and your family peace during this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. ”
10 of 18 | Posted by: Rosa Ramirez - Austin, TX

“Karen, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God bless you and...Read More » ”
11 of 18 | Posted by: Lee Shults - Tyler, TX

“Karen, My sincerest condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. There is no expression of words, but know that there are thoughts...Read More » ”
12 of 18 | Posted by: Lauren - Austin, TX

“My Grandma of how wish we could take that last car ride how we where always laughing and having fun I am gonna miss you always going in room and...Read More » ”
13 of 18 | Posted by: Eva Govea - Austin, TX

“My friend, Elsie, died too young. She always gave me the best hugs and a kiss on the cheek. She told me nothing but good things and I will miss her...Read More » ”
14 of 18 | Posted by: Raymond L. Whitaker - Ausstin, TX

“Elsie was a very loving and caring person. All our family adored her and we will miss her very much. She was truly a beautiful lady--inside and out...Read More » ”
15 of 18 | Posted by: Margaret Brown Whitaker - Austin, TX

“I only met Elsie in July but knew her long enough to know what a truly wonderful, warm and loving person she was. We had the chance to talk for a...Read More » ”
16 of 18 | Posted by: Kathy Benner - Woodstock, TX

“I am so sorry for the loss of your matriarch. I did know her long but it felt like I knew her my whole life. She just had that type of personality...Read More » ”
17 of 18 | Posted by: Bonnie Brown Beck - Woodstock, GA

“Elsie and i were good friends(20 yrs) we worked together for many years. First we worked @ Lone Star Hospice and then we worked @ Cornerstone...Read More » ”
18 of 18 | Posted by: Peggy Thompson - Elgin, TX


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Elsie N. Mata, born October 10, 1948, resident of Austin passed away peacefully January 14, 2012. Elsie dedicated her life to being a loving caregiver, not only in her title at the Cornerstone Hospital but in her everyday life. She was full of compassion for others, and it showed in the lives of her family and the elderly she cared for through the years.

She was the loving fiance of Kenneth Brown, beloved mother of Kathy Olvera, Marcellino Mata (Dina), Lisa Mata-Buentello (John), Karen Rodela (BJ), Mark Mata (Janet), Rhonda Martinez (Chris) and Grandmother to 28 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. She will forever be remembered by her devoted siblings 4 brothers Fidel, Wally, Sam, and Arthur and 3 sisters Leticia, Nelda, and Gloria and numerous nieces', nephews and cousins. Proceeded in death by parents Berta N. and Guadalupe Casares; also Marcellino and Eva R. Mata. Elsie touched the lives of many people with her smile, generosity, compassion and sense of humor, and maintained all of her trademarks until the end.

Please join the family as we gather together in her honor, Wednesday, January 18, 2012. Visitation will be held 5:00 pm with a Rosary following at 7:00 pm at Weed-Corley-Fish Chapel on South Congress. Mass service on Thursday, January 19, 2012at St. Julia Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m.

Pallbearers: Allen McBeth, Marc-Leo Mata, Johnathan Buentello, Aaron McBeth, Richard Montalvo, Jacob Buentello, and Honorary Pallbearers: Joshua Montalvo, Joseph Buentello and Christian Martinez.

The family extends sincere appreciation to their aunts and uncles, family and friends for their support during this very difficult time, especially like to thank Sam and Patty Casares for generously giving of themselves.