MATA, Maria Olga Reyna - of Flint, MI was born into eternal life on Sunday, August 18, 2013. The family will receive friends from 1-3 and 5-8 PM Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Sharp Funeral Homes, 6063 Fenton Rd., Flint where a prayer service will be held at 7 PM with Pastor Don Kelley. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 AM Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 2316 W. Coldwater Rd., Flint with Fr. Cecilio Reyna celebrant. Contributions may be made to the family. Maria was born on January 6, 1961, the daughter of Carlos and Andrea Reyna of Flint. She was an inspiration of courage battling cancer for the last part of her life. Maria was a loving and gentle mother of three daughters whom she loved deeply. She worked at McLaren Oakland in Pontiac, MI for many years even through her illness. She was a beautiful person of grace and always had a great sense of humor. She lived a simple life and it was filled with many people who loved her. She had a great spirit and loved unconditionally. Surviving are: daughters, Jessica Mata, Jennifer Mata, Eleni (Shane) Kelley with her first future grandchild, all of Flint; father of her daughters, Francisco Mata; step-son. Frank; step-daughter, Angelita; sister, Andrea (William) Wolf of Flushing, brothers, Carlos (Marlene) Reyna, Jr. of Houston, TX and Cecilio Reyna of Kalamazoo; 2 half sisters, Carol Wishau and Carla Machado; 7 nieces, AnaLisa Reyna, Teresa Reyna, Carla Reyna, Clare Reyna, Natalie Wolf, Christina (Adam) Jones, Sophia Reyna and 2 nephews, Martin Reyna and Jacob Chambliss. She was preceded in death by her parents. The family extends a special thank you to McLaren Hospice and all her family and friends that visited and supported her during her time of illness . Friends may share an online tribute on the obituary page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.
Visitation
Wednesday, August 21, 2013 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center
6063 Fenton Road Flint 48507, United States
Visitation
Wednesday, August 21, 2013 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center
6063 Fenton Road Flint 48507, United States