Baby Arabella Samara Mata, age 2 months, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away suddenly Wednesday, February 28, 2018. Beloved daughter of Rachel S. Szwed and Nico Mata, Sr. Loving sister of Gregory Mata, Nico Mata, Jr., and Isaiah Mata. Cherished granddaughter of Sylvanna L. Castellano and Gustavo Mata, and Olympia Salas and Jamie Szwed.

When God calls little children to dwell with him above, We mortals sometimes question the wisdom of His love. For no heartache compares with the death of one small child. Who does so much to make our world seem wonderful and mild. Perhaps God tires of calling the aged to His fold, So He picks a rosebud before it can grow old. God knows how much we need them and so He takes but few, To make the land of heaven more beautiful to view. Believing this is difficult still somehow we must try. The saddest word mankind knows will always be "Goodbye." So when a little child departs, we who are left behind, Must realize God loves children, Angels are hard to find.

Friends are invited to meet with the family on Monday, March 05, 2018 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at LaHayne Funeral Home , 6955 Southeastern Avenue, Hammond, Indiana. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, March 06, 2018 at 11:00 AM at LaHayne Funeral Home , 6955 Southeastern Avenue, Hammond, Indiana. Interment will follow at Saint John Cemetery, Hammond, Indiana.For further information in regards to the Services, please contact LaHayne Funeral Home at 219-845-3600