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Electronically Filed
3/24/2023 11:48 AM
Hidalgo County District Clerks
Reviewed By: Marivelle Blackwood
NO. C-3630-20-L
AMANDA FERNANDEZ IBARRA § IN THE DISTRICT COURT
Plaintiff §
§
v. § 464TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
§
RICARDO MATA §
Defendant § HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS
PLAINTIFF’S SUGGESTION OF DEATH AND
REQUEST FOR WRIT OF SCIRE FACIAS
NOW COMES Plaintiff, AMANDA FERNANDEZ IBARRA, and hereby moves this
Court to hear a Suggestion of Death and file a Writ of Scire Facias requesting that an Heir-at-Law
of the Estate of Defendant RICARDO MATA be cited and served to appear and answer herein.
1. This case arises from an auto accident that occurred on or about April 10, 2019, in
Hidalgo County, Texas wherein Plaintiff, AMANDA FERNANDEZ IBARRA, sustained personal
injuries.
2. On October 19, 2020, Plaintiff, AMANDA FERNADEZ IBARRA, filed this suit
against Defendant, RICARDO MATA, for his negligent acts and/or omissions which proximately
caused the occurrence resulting in Plaintiff’s injuries.
3. During the pendency of litigation, Plaintiff by and through undersigned counsel
discovered that Defendant RICARDO MATA died during the pendency of this litigation. See
Exhibit A: Obituary of RICARDO MATA, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
4. Pursuant to Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 152, Plaintiff requests that this suit
proceed against MARIA MATA, the wife and Heir-at-Law of Defendant RICARDO MATA.
5. Plaintiff further request that the clerk of this Court issue a Writ of Scire Facias for
MARIA MATA, Heir-at-Law of Defendant RICARDO MATA, who may be found at 5300 N. 45th
Street, McAllen, TX 78504, and requiring her to appear and defend this suit.
Electronically Filed
3/24/2023 11:48 AM
Hidalgo County District Clerks
Reviewed By: Marivelle Blackwood
WHEREFORE PREMISES CONSIDERED, Plaintiff prays that the Court direct the
District Clerk to issue a Writ of Scire Facias for MARIA MATA, Heir-at-Law of Defendant
RICARO MATA, who may be found at 5300 N. 45th Street, McAllen, TX 78504, to appear and
defend this suit.
Respectfully submitted,
By: /s/ Michael R. De La Paz
Michael R. De La Paz
State Bar No. 00795764
michael@delapazlaw.com
LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL R. DE LA PAZ
One Castle Hills
1100 NW Loop 410, Suite 360
San Antonio, Texas 78213
Tel. (210) 225-7420
Fax (210) 227-5806
Attorneys for Plaintiff Amanda Fernandez Ibarra
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the above and foregoing instrument was
delivered in accordance with Rules 21 and 21a of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure on the
following:
Mr. Albert Williams
awilliams@lsslaw.com
LINDOW STEPHENS SCHULTZ, LLP
One Riverwalk Place
700 N. St, Mary’s Street, Suite 1700 San
Antonio, Texas 78205
Attorneys for Defendant Ricardo Mata
Date: March 24, 2023.
By: /s/ Michael R. De La Paz
Michael R. De La Paz
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PLAINTIFF'S
Hidalgo County District Clerks
Provided by Ri vera Funeral Home EXHIBIT
Reviewed By: Marivelle Blackwood
Ricardo Mata A
April 13, 1953
Ricardo Mata, Sr., 69, entered eternal rest on Friday May 27, 2022 at his
residence in McAllen. He was born on Monday April 13, 1953 in McAllen,
Texas, the son of Manuel and Beatriz (Castillo) Mata. He is preceded in
death by his parents, Manuel Mata in 2016 and Beatriz Mata in 2009; and
by his brother, Roel Mata in 1981.
He is survived by his wife: Maria Mata of McAllen; son: Ricardo Mata, Jr.
of McAllen; daughter: Marie Michelle (Mata) Rodriguez (Johnny
Rodriguez) of McAllen; grandchildren: Ricardo (Stephanie) Mata, III,
Alexis Dominique Mata, Andrea Danielle Mata, Karis Rose Mata,
Alejandro Elias Mata, Felipe Cristian Garza, Johnny Rodriguez, Jr.,
Victoria Marie Rodriguez, and Jozlin Jisselle Rodriguez; siblings: Roberto
(irma) Mata of McAllen, Ruben (Linda') Mata of McAllen, Rosa (Cesar)
Gomez of McAllen, Rogelio (Hortencia) Mata of McAllen, Ramiro
(Patricia) Mata of McAllen, Rolando (Patty) Mata of McAllen and Manuel
Mata, III of McAllen.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 9:00 PM Monday, May 30, 2021 with
the Holy Rosary being recited at 7:00 pm at Rivera Funeral Home of
McAllen. Visitation on Tuesday, May 31, 2021 will be from 6:00 pm to
9:00 pm with the Holy Rosary being recited at 7:00 pm at Our Lady of
Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 2209 Kendlewood Ave., McAllen.
Celebration of Life Mass will be said at 1:30 pm Wednesday, June 1,
2022 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in McAllen.
Interment will follow at Valley Memorial Gardens in Mission.
Serving as pallbearers will be: Ricardo Mata, Jr., Ramiro Mata, Ricardo
Mata, III, Alejandro Mata, Felipe Garza and Manuel Mata, III. Honorary
pallbearers will be Ruben Mata, Roberto Mata, Rogelio Mata, Rolando
Mata and Johnny Rodriguez.
Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Rivera Funeral
Home of McAllen.
Automated Certificate of eService
This automated certificate of service was created by the efiling system.
The filer served this document via email generated by the efiling system
on the date and to the persons listed below. The rules governing
certificates of service have not changed. Filers must still provide a
certificate of service that complies with all applicable rules.
Michael De La Paz on behalf of Michael De La Paz
Bar No. 00795764
michael@delapazlaw.com
Envelope ID: 73987490
Filing Code Description: Notice
Filing Description: PLAINTIFF'S SUGGESTION OF DEATH AND
REQUEST FOR WRIT OF SCIRE FACIAS
Status as of 3/24/2023 1:11 PM CST
Associated Case Party: Amanda Fernandez Ibarra
Name BarNumber Email TimestampSubmitted Status
Michael R. De La Paz 795764 michael@delapazlaw.com 3/24/2023 11:48:44 AM SENT
Associated Case Party: Ricardo Mata
Name BarNumber Email TimestampSubmitted Status
Teresa Flores TFlores@lsslaw.com 3/24/2023 11:48:44 AM SENT
Margaret F.Brown mbrown@lsslaw.com 3/24/2023 11:48:44 AM SENT
Adriana Canales acanales@lsslaw.com 3/24/2023 11:48:44 AM SENT
Jasmine Reyes jreyes@lsslaw.com 3/24/2023 11:48:44 AM SENT
Albert Williams Awilliams@lsslaw.com 3/24/2023 11:48:44 AM SENT
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Electronically Filed 3/24/2023 11:48 AM Hidalgo County District Clerks Reviewed By: Marivelle Blackwood NO. C-3630-20-L AMANDA FERNANDEZ IBARRA § IN THE DISTRICT COURT Plaintiff § § v. § 464TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT § RICARDO MATA § Defendant § HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS PLAINTIFF’S SUGGESTION OF DEATH AND REQUEST FOR WRIT OF SCIRE FACIAS NOW COMES Plaintiff, AMANDA FERNANDEZ IBARRA, and hereby moves this Court to hear a Suggestion of Death and file a Writ of Scire Facias requesting that an Heir-at-Law of the Estate of Defendant RICARDO MATA be cited and served to appear and answer herein. 1. This case arises from an auto accident that occurred on or about April 10, 2019, in Hidalgo County, Texas wherein Plaintiff, AMANDA FERNANDEZ IBARRA, sustained personal injuries. 2. On October 19, 2020, Plaintiff, AMANDA FERNADEZ IBARRA, filed this suit against Defendant, RICARDO MATA, for his negligent acts and/or omissions which proximately caused the occurrence resulting in Plaintiff’s injuries. 3. During the pendency of litigation, Plaintiff by and through undersigned counsel discovered that Defendant RICARDO MATA died during the pendency of this litigation. See Exhibit A: Obituary of RICARDO MATA, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 4. Pursuant to Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 152, Plaintiff requests that this suit proceed against MARIA MATA, the wife and Heir-at-Law of Defendant RICARDO MATA. 5. Plaintiff further request that the clerk of this Court issue a Writ of Scire Facias for MARIA MATA, Heir-at-Law of Defendant RICARDO MATA, who may be found at 5300 N. 45th Street, McAllen, TX 78504, and requiring her to appear and defend this suit. Electronically Filed 3/24/2023 11:48 AM Hidalgo County District Clerks Reviewed By: Marivelle Blackwood WHEREFORE PREMISES CONSIDERED, Plaintiff prays that the Court direct the District Clerk to issue a Writ of Scire Facias for MARIA MATA, Heir-at-Law of Defendant RICARO MATA, who may be found at 5300 N. 45th Street, McAllen, TX 78504, to appear and defend this suit. Respectfully submitted, By: /s/ Michael R. De La Paz Michael R. De La Paz State Bar No. 00795764 michael@delapazlaw.com LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL R. DE LA PAZ One Castle Hills 1100 NW Loop 410, Suite 360 San Antonio, Texas 78213 Tel. (210) 225-7420 Fax (210) 227-5806 Attorneys for Plaintiff Amanda Fernandez Ibarra CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the above and foregoing instrument was delivered in accordance with Rules 21 and 21a of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure on the following: Mr. Albert Williams awilliams@lsslaw.com LINDOW STEPHENS SCHULTZ, LLP One Riverwalk Place 700 N. St, Mary’s Street, Suite 1700 San Antonio, Texas 78205 Attorneys for Defendant Ricardo Mata Date: March 24, 2023. By: /s/ Michael R. De La Paz Michael R. De La Paz Electronically Filed 3/24/2023 11:48 AM PLAINTIFF'S Hidalgo County District Clerks Provided by Ri vera Funeral Home EXHIBIT Reviewed By: Marivelle Blackwood Ricardo Mata A April 13, 1953 Ricardo Mata, Sr., 69, entered eternal rest on Friday May 27, 2022 at his residence in McAllen. He was born on Monday April 13, 1953 in McAllen, Texas, the son of Manuel and Beatriz (Castillo) Mata. He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel Mata in 2016 and Beatriz Mata in 2009; and by his brother, Roel Mata in 1981. He is survived by his wife: Maria Mata of McAllen; son: Ricardo Mata, Jr. of McAllen; daughter: Marie Michelle (Mata) Rodriguez (Johnny Rodriguez) of McAllen; grandchildren: Ricardo (Stephanie) Mata, III, Alexis Dominique Mata, Andrea Danielle Mata, Karis Rose Mata, Alejandro Elias Mata, Felipe Cristian Garza, Johnny Rodriguez, Jr., Victoria Marie Rodriguez, and Jozlin Jisselle Rodriguez; siblings: Roberto (irma) Mata of McAllen, Ruben (Linda') Mata of McAllen, Rosa (Cesar) Gomez of McAllen, Rogelio (Hortencia) Mata of McAllen, Ramiro (Patricia) Mata of McAllen, Rolando (Patty) Mata of McAllen and Manuel Mata, III of McAllen. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 9:00 PM Monday, May 30, 2021 with the Holy Rosary being recited at 7:00 pm at Rivera Funeral Home of McAllen. Visitation on Tuesday, May 31, 2021 will be from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm with the Holy Rosary being recited at 7:00 pm at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 2209 Kendlewood Ave., McAllen. Celebration of Life Mass will be said at 1:30 pm Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in McAllen. Interment will follow at Valley Memorial Gardens in Mission. Serving as pallbearers will be: Ricardo Mata, Jr., Ramiro Mata, Ricardo Mata, III, Alejandro Mata, Felipe Garza and Manuel Mata, III. Honorary pallbearers will be Ruben Mata, Roberto Mata, Rogelio Mata, Rolando Mata and Johnny Rodriguez. Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Rivera Funeral Home of McAllen. Automated Certificate of eService This automated certificate of service was created by the efiling system. The filer served this document via email generated by the efiling system on the date and to the persons listed below. The rules governing certificates of service have not changed. Filers must still provide a certificate of service that complies with all applicable rules. Michael De La Paz on behalf of Michael De La Paz Bar No. 00795764 michael@delapazlaw.com Envelope ID: 73987490 Filing Code Description: Notice Filing Description: PLAINTIFF'S SUGGESTION OF DEATH AND REQUEST FOR WRIT OF SCIRE FACIAS Status as of 3/24/2023 1:11 PM CST Associated Case Party: Amanda Fernandez Ibarra Name BarNumber Email TimestampSubmitted Status Michael R. De La Paz 795764 michael@delapazlaw.com 3/24/2023 11:48:44 AM SENT Associated Case Party: Ricardo Mata Name BarNumber Email TimestampSubmitted Status Teresa Flores TFlores@lsslaw.com 3/24/2023 11:48:44 AM SENT Margaret F.Brown mbrown@lsslaw.com 3/24/2023 11:48:44 AM SENT Adriana Canales acanales@lsslaw.com 3/24/2023 11:48:44 AM SENT Jasmine Reyes jreyes@lsslaw.com 3/24/2023 11:48:44 AM SENT Albert Williams Awilliams@lsslaw.com 3/24/2023 11:48:44 AM SENT