Blas Mata,Sr. (Tulia)

Livestream and Recording of Blas Mata Celebration of Life

Blas Mata, Sr., 69, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, April 18, 2025 in the Kornerstone Funeral Directors Chapel with burial following at Rose Hill Cemetery. Funeral services are under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Tulia.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM in the Kornerstone Chapel.

Blas was born on May 19, 1955 in Sinton, Texas to Jose and Fidela (Molina) Mata.

Blas spent his formative years attending school in Tulia, Texas, where he cultivated a love for life that would follow him throughout his years. At the age of 17, he began his professional journey at Roll-A-Cone, and he later dedicated his life to his work as a welder. Blas's strong work ethic was matched only by his boundless passion for life and family. Even after retiring as a welder he would work on and off at the cotton gin as he always had a need to be busy.

On September 2, 1976, he married the love of his life, Lisa Salas, in Tulia, strengthening their bond and building a beautiful life together. He was known for his warmth, caring nature, and devotion to his family.

Blas had a multitude of interests that brought him joy. He enjoyed playing pool, he was always ready for a game of poker with his family. He loved riding his beloved Harley and indulging in his favorite Bruce Lee and Western movies. Blas also loved to challenge his mind with puzzles and Sudoku, and he was an avid sports fan, passionately supporting America’s Team the Dallas Cowboys. His unique hobby of collecting various items throughout the years showcased his vibrant spirit and zest for life. You could find him searching for his next treasure at the local garage sales. He enjoyed the simple life, hanging out with his friends and riding his Harley. He always had the craziest stories that told his life’s adventures.

He is reunited with his parents, Jose and Fidela Mata; his siblings, Susie Morales, Maria Luisa Herrera, Guadalupe Mata and Daniel Mata and a number of loving nephews.

Those left behind to cherish his memories are his wife Lisa Mata of Tulia; his children, Laura Butler and husband Scott of Arlington, Blas Mata, Jr. and wife Emma of Lubbock, Mary Hernandez of Plainview, Efran Mata of Tulia, Alexis Victorino of Temple, Daniel Mata and wife Jacqie of Canyon, Angie Lopez and husband Tirso of Hereford and Aalizah Hernandez of Tulia, his brothers and sisters, Joe and Mary Mata, Gildo and Wanita Mata, Alfred and Ida Mata, Tony and Alma Mata, David and late wife Alicia Mata, Anita Mata, Blanca Mata, sister in law, Santos Mata and brother in law Pablo Morales, his twenty-seven grandchildren, Bryan, Marisella, Adalyn, Blas Anthony, Isabella, Jesalyn, Jacob, Naudia, Alexia, Audrey, Elizabeth, Efran, Christian, Naomi, Isaac, Daniel Jr., Caleb, Lucas, Ivan, Matthew, Inez, Zachary, Daryn, Mariska, Roman, A’nya and Arian and fourteen great- grandchildren.

“ RIDE HARD DAD, ON THOSE GOLDEN STREETS OF HEAVEN”