Jaime Mata

In Loving Memory of Jaime Mata

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jaime Mata, who left us on October 13, 2026, at the age of 50 in Las Cruces, New Mexico.  

Jaime lived a life that was not always easy. He faced struggles and hardships that many may never fully understand, but those struggles never told the whole story of who he was. Jaime had a heart of gold. He was the kind of man who would give the shirt off his back to a stranger, who cared deeply, and who, despite everything he went through, never stopped wanting to find his place in this world.  

Those who truly knew Jaime saw the gentle soul behind his struggles. He wanted what we all want: to feel loved, accepted, and safe being exactly who he was. Life did not always give him the kindness he deserved, but he continued to carry love in his heart. He enjoyed listening to the music he grew up hearing with his dad and had a love for art and tattooing.

As we say goodbye, we choose to remember Jaime for the man he was, not the hardships he faced. We remember his kindness, his smile, his sensitive heart, and the love he gave to those around him. We wish his road had been gentler, but we find comfort in knowing that he is now at peace, free from the pain and burdens he carried in this life. May he finally know the unconditional love and rest he spent so much of his life searching for.

Jaime is survived by his devoted mother, Antonia Angel, who loved him from his very first breath; Patsy Angel, the woman he cherished as a second mother and who helped raise him with love; and his beloved aunt, Lucy Venegas (Armando), who was also an important part of his upbringing.

He is also survived by his loving wife, Kimberly Mata; his children, Nannette Mata, Lucia Mata, Jaime Mata Jr., Jennifer Mata, and Johnny Angel Mata; and his granddaughter, Khloe Mata.

His siblings are Victor Mata (Ana), Ramona Espinoza (Lupe), Lorenzo Mata (Erica), Jesus Angel (Lisa), and Juanita Angel. He also leaves behind his beloved cousins Rosario Garcia (Lupe), Angelica Hernandez (Antonio), Maria Angel, Reyna Angel (Fernando), Juanita Gonzales, and Johnny Angel (Jeanette), who grew up alongside him and shared a bond like brothers and sisters.

Jaime is also survived by his stepchildren, Ariana Garcia, Angelo, Mercedes, and Alexandra Espinoza, and his step-grandchildren, Serenity and Alijah Escalera, Azariah Garcia, Malachi Bustillos, Angel, Mia, and Jacobe Kelly, Messiah Sanchez, Harmony and Journii Espinoza, and Aziel Delgado.

He was preceded in death by his father, Antonio Angel Jr.; his grandparents, Antonio Angel Sr., Jesusita Angel, Ramon Mata, and Lucia Mata; his younger brother, Raymon Angel; and his little cousin, Raymundo Venegas.

Jaime’s life will be celebrated at Getz Funeral Home on Monday, October 26, 2026, 6:00–7:00 with a Public viewing followed by a rosary from  7:00–8:00 p.m.  The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026,at 10:00 a.m. with a Celebration of Jaime’s life.  Following the service, he will be taken to his final resting place in Hatch at Garden of Memories Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Jesus Angel Sr., Isaac Angel, Roman Garcia, Manuel Venegas, Leonard Montoya, and Alexis Delgado.Honorary Pallbearers: Antonio Hernandez and Isabel Beltran.