Crispina Mata

Crispina Mata of Lubbock passed away at her home on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at the age of 72.  She was born December 5, 1941 in Terry County to Juan and Margarita (Lopez) Carrizales.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Jose Peralez; two sons; Rudy Mata of Lubbock and Manuel Mata of Longmont, Colorado; two daughters, Elizabeth Garcia of Longmont, Colorado and Christina Castilleja of Lubbock; 24 grandchildren; and 44 great-grandchildren.

Crispina was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ricardo Mata, Sr.; a son, Ricardo Mata, Jr.; two daughters, Patsy Gonzalez and Dora Mata Balderas.

Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 with the rosary at 6:30 p.m. at Combest Family Memorial Chapel.  Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with interment to follow at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park.

Please celebrate the life of Crispina by visiting www.combestfamilyfuneralhomes.com.