Manuel Matta

Manuel R. Matta was surrounded by his family when God called him to his eternal home on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. A rosary is scheduled for 9:30 am, Monday, October 20, 2014 at St. Peters Catholic Church and mass will follow at 10 am, Monday, October 20, 2014 also at St. Peters Catholic Church with Father Charlie Martinez officiating. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery.

Manuel R. Matta was born on June 19, 1936 in Big Spring, TX. He moved to Roswell, NM with his family when he was a child and has lived there his entire life. In 1955, Manuel met and married the love of his life, Gloria Melendez Matta, and celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on August 2014.

Manuel left school at an early age to work to help support his family. However, he was a selfeducated man and was very intelligent and skilled in many areas. He was known as an excellent carpenter and could build and fix just about everything. He made beautiful furniture, stain glass, and wrought iron work. He also taught himself how to play the guitar and would entertain his family with his music and also played for the church choir in his younger years. He was always knowledgeable of world events and could always be relied on to give you all the latest news. He was an awesome storyteller and would share his life experiences with his children and grandchildren which often lead to much laughter.

Manuel was of the Catholic faith and served the Lord in many ways. In healthier days, he served as an Eucharistic minister and was involved in the Cursillo movement, and as a musician in the church choir. He shared his faith in God with his family and friends.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping during his younger years, but in his later years, he found his joy in spending time with his family. He loved his family very much. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, and greatgreat grandfather. He will always be loved and will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Manuel was preceded in death by his parents Manuel Matta and Trinidad Ramirez whom preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his brothers Robert Matta and Daniel Matta sisters Nico Rodriguez, Emma Martinez and Irene Aguilar.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of fiftynine years Gloria Melendez Matta daughters Jeanette Gonzales and husband Ross, Arlene Matta and Lorraine Kay Gutierrez and husband Alex brothers Armando Matta, Ruben Matta and Joe Marquez sisters Sally Flores and Alicia Velasco grandchildren Yvette Gonzales, Jennifer Gonzales, Sarah Gonzales, Erique Gutierrez, Candace Clark and Jonathan Gutierrez sixteen great grandchildren and one greatgreat grandchild.


We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly in death we do the same. It broke our Hearts to lose you you did not go alone for part of us went with you, The day God called you home. You Left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same but as God calls us one by one, the Chain will link again.

Service

Memorial Rosary

St. Peters Catholic Church
109 E. Deming
Roswell, NM  88203
Monday, October 20, 2014
9:30 am

Memorial Mass

St. Peters Catholic Church
109 E. Deming
Roswell, NM  88203
Monday, October 20, 2014
10:00 am

Cemetery

South Park Cemetery
3101 S. Main St.
Roswell, NM  88203