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Mateo Heredia Avila

September 22, 1948 — November 5, 2021


Mateo Heredia Avila, 73, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021, at his home in Katy, Texas.

Mateo was born on September 22, 1948, in Durango, Mexico, to Maria Dolores Avila Heredia. He grew up in Mexico until coming to the United States in 1975. On January 12, 1978, Mateo was united in marriage to Juanita Escobedo in Houston, Texas. Mateo worked for a plant nursery. He was a member of St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church in Katy. Mateo enjoyed being around and tending to plants and cows.

He is survived by his daughters: Marlena Soto and husband, Ines, of Katy, Melissa Mancia and husband, Maxi, of Katy, and Pricilla Uribe and husband, Monico, of Katy; sons: Mateo Avila, Jr. and wife, Rosalinda, of Houston and Charles Avila of Katy; 19 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister: Gloria Nieto of Seguin; and brother: Francisco Guzman and wife, Susan, of Katy.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Juanita Avila, and mother, Maria Dolores Avila Heredia.

Mateo Heredia Ávila, de 73 años, falleció el viernes 5 de noviembre de 2021 en su casa en Katy, Texas.

Mateo nació el 22 de septiembre de 1948, en Durango, México, de María Dolores Ávila Heredia. Creció en México hasta llegar a los Estados Unidos en 1975. El 12 de enero de 1978, Mateo se unió en matrimonio con Juanita Escobedo en Houston, Texas. Mateo trabajaba para un vivero de plantas. Fue miembro de la Iglesia Católica San Bartolomé Apóstol en Katy. Mateo disfrutaba estar cerca y cuidar plantas y vacas.

Le sobreviven sus hijas: Marlena Soto y esposo, Inés, de Katy, Melissa Mancia y esposo, Maxi, de Katy, y Pricilla Uribe y esposo, Monico, de Katy; hijos: Mateo Avila, Jr. y esposa, Rosalinda, de Houston y Charles Avila de Katy; 19 nietos; 3 bisnietos; hermana: Gloria Nieto de Seguin; y hermano: Francisco Guzman y esposa, Susan, de Katy.

Le precedieron en la muerte su amada esposa, Juanita Ávila, y su madre, María Dolores Ávila Heredia.

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Visitation

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

Schmidt Funeral Home - Brookshire

819 Waller Avenue, Brookshire, TX 77423

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Rosary

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Starts at 6:00 pm (Central time)

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819 Waller Avenue, Brookshire, TX 77423

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Funeral Service

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

Schmidt Funeral Home - Brookshire

819 Waller Avenue, Brookshire, TX 77423

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Interment

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Brookshire Memorial Oaks Cemetery

1701 Sturm Lane, Pattison, TX 77423

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