It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, fiancée, daughter, sister, granddaughter, cousin, niece, and friend, Veronica Antonia Garcia-Mata. She passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, after an automobile accident in Hartford, Alabama. She was 24 years old.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Bottoms Garden Chapel Funeral Home in Hartford with Pastor Dixon Klinger officiating. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery under the direction of Shelby Lett of Bottoms Garden Chapel Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Born on December 5, 2001 in Tampa, Florida to Jaime Mata- Garcia, Sr. and Amanda Thompson Mata. She was a proud graduate of Geneva County High School, Class of 2020, and went on to earn her Medical Assisting diploma from Fortis College in 2024. She was pursuing a career dedicated to serving others.
Veronica had a vibrant, talkative spirit that could brighten any room and a heart that overflowed with love. A true foodie, she enjoyed trying new restaurants, shopping for her favorite things, and making memories with those she cherished most. She had a special love for children and animals and treasured every moment spent with her friends and family.
She was joyfully anticipating the arrival of her precious baby and was deeply excited about embracing motherhood, a role she already carried with so much love in her heart.
Veronica was preceded in death by her grandparents, Roman Mata, Gary Hall; and great grandfather, Floyd Earl Thomas Sr.
Survivors include her fiance, Cameron Dyck; parents, Jaime Mata-Garcia, Sr. and Amanda Mata; siblings, Christopher Thompson, Samuel Thompson (Katie), Kelsie Garcia-Mata (Estacie Lopez), Jaime Garcia-Mata (Alexa Hernandez), and Conchita Garcia-Mata (Robinson Blagg); grandparents, Antonia Garcia, Janice Stambaugh; and great grandmother, Helen Thomas; niece and nephew, Leila and Levi Thompson; uncle and aunt, Gabino Morin, Sr. and Matilde Morin; cousins, Rafael Rubio, Adelaida Morin, Gabino Morin, Jr., Isai Morin, and Asael Morin; along with many other cherished family members and close friends.
Her laughter, warmth, and beautiful spirit will forever live on in all who were blessed to know and love her.
