Rosa I. Mata, 74, January 24, 2017, longtime resident of the west side of Chicago–Little Village neighborhood, dearly beloved wife of Jesus Mata; devoted, cherished mother of Genaro (Albertina) Mata, Rosa Mata, and Graciela (Ronald) Rimando; loving grandmother of Genaro, Antonio, Imelda, Janelle, Tino, Nayeli, and Mateo; dear daughter of the late Rodolfo and Bruna Melchor Balderas.

Services at CENTRAL CHAPEL, 6158 S. Central Ave., Chicago, where family and friends may call on Friday, January 27, from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, January 28, 12 Noon chapel prayers at Central Chapel, to Good Shepherd Church, 2719 S. Kolin Ave., Chicago. Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. Cremation following.

Please visit ROSA MATA BOOK OF MEMORIES. To express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, visit www.chapelc.com or www.facebook.com/centralchapel. Info., 773-581-9000.