David H Mata

David H. Mata passed away on September 28, 2020 in Jamestown, North Dakota.

David was born on March 28th, 1970 to Berta and Jesus Mata Sr.

He worked for many companies over the years including American Crystal Sugar, Simplot, Folson Farms, Milk Specialties and also worked as a migrant farm worker.

David was full of life. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He loved to tell jokes and make people laugh. He loved to listen to music. David was a very compassionate, loving kind and caring person. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. We will see you in heaven someday “Little Brother”.

He is survived by his mother Berta H. Mata, siblings: Santa (Jose) Ortiz, Rosalva Mata, Minnie Mendez, Angelica (Rejinaldo) De Jesus, Lydia Mata, Carolina (Patrick) Mata Jones, Sylvia Wolf, Jesus (Julie) Mata Jr., Adalia (Robert) Sanchez, Juan Manuel Mata, Roberto (Anabelia) Mata, Elsa (Julieta) Mata and Armando Mata and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Jesus Mata Sr.

Visitation will be held Sunday, October 4, 2020 from 2 to 4 p.m. followed by a private prayer service at Amundson Funeral Home. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the start of the service at the church.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, October 5, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Grand Forks.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions social distancing will be observed and face covering will be required.