Daniel John Mata

Daniel John Mata received his angel wings on May 12, 2025.

Daniel Mata was born May 12, 1998, to Paul Mata and Brenda Lucero in Ogden, Utah.

Daniel was a beloved son, grandson, brother, uncle, and cousin. He enjoyed the outdoors with his family, recording music, drawing, gambling, and journaling with the love of PENS! Daniel always had a big smile on his face and always knew how to make people laugh; he had a big heart. Daniel was the life of the party! He also had a passion for pets, mostly for his own (Lilly).

Daniel is survived by his brothers and sisters: Johnny Lucero, Annjelica Mata (Alex Garcia), Paul (Ashely) Mata, Joseph Mata, Nellie Mata (his twin), and Manuel Miranda; great grandparents, Joe Mata and Juanita Mata; aunt and uncle, Lisa and Danny Archuleta; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Daniel and Nellie Lucero; grandma, Diane Lucero; aunts, Gina Barela and Patricia Lucero (Nina); sister-in-law, Sylviana Mata; cousin, Priscilla Archuleta; aunt, Judy Lucero; uncle, Jimmy Lucero, and cousin, Joseph Barela.

Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Aaron’s Mortuary, 496 24th Street, Ogden. Following the celebration, a dinner will be held at Weber County Fair Grounds, Golden Spike Arena, 1000 N. 1200 W., Ogden for family and friends to attend.

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