Debra Ann Matta (Cano)

Debra Ann (Cano) Matta

September 13, 1956 ~ December 4, 2014

Debra Ann Matta, of Montrose, passed away December 4, 2014 at Montrose Memorial Hospital at the age of 58.  Debra was born September 13, 1956 to Julien and Nora Cano (Salas) Cano in Austin, Texas.  She spent her childhood in Palm Springs, California and graduated from Yucca Valley High School in California.

Debbie married Steve Matta on May 5, 2005 in Montrose.  She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.  Debbie had previously worked at San Juan Living Center as an Activities Assistant for 17 years. She was a natural caregiver and loved giving of her time and helping others.  She enjoyed spending time and giving of herself to children and the elderly.  She loved her family and getting together with them for any occasions, and will be greatly missed by them.

Surviving family members  include her husband, Steve Matta of the family home in Montrose; sons Armond Vollaire of Colorado Springs, CO.,and his children Julian Terry Vollaire and Mesalynn Monet Vollaire; daughter, Felicia Vollaire-Radcliffe of Harvest, AL., and her children, Aaron Daniel Coin, Brandon Noah Coin, Addison Nora Radcliffe; brothers,  Alex Cano of Kansas City, Kansas and Joe Cano of Kansas City, MO; one sister Nancy Maldonado.  Debra was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Paul Cano and sister Lydia Cano.

Cremation has taken place and private family services were held.  Arrangements were under the direction of Crippin Funeral Home & Crematory, Montrose, Colorado