Mark J. Matteson

Mark J. Matteson, 61, of Spring Branch, passed away on January 6, 2025 at his home with his wife Karen and his mom at his side.

Born on April 20, 1963, in San Fernando Valley, CA, he was the son of Verl El Rae Matteson and Sharin Smith.

He lived in the foothills of California until the age of eight years old and then the family moved to Orlando, FL and there attended elementary school through Valencia Jr College. He wound up in central Texas to join most of the family that had moved there and attended Texas State University with a degree in Finance.

He was talented in so many areas of his life and creative. He played the guitar, loved to sketch with charcoal, and created hand-made gifts which are treasured to this day. His love of the outdoors and nature showed in the care of his yard (named Mark’s Park) on the Guadalupe River which he shared with his wife Karen. They enjoyed kayaking or keeping the catfish fed along the riverbank. Mark was a tall presence and had a wonderful smile and gave great bear hugs.

Mark is survived by his wife, Karen Wheeles Martin; his mother, Sharin Smith and Stepfather Gordon Smith; daughter, Nicole Brummett and grandson, Gavin Brummett; brother, Scott Matteson and wife Cyndie; sister, Shannon Miller; niece, Kelsey Miller Rivers and her husband Trevor; nephew, Carson Miller and wife Brittany; and great nephew Sutton. He is also survived by his step-sister, Carla Crow and family; and step-brother, Greg Smith and family; plus former wife Debra Matteson.

Mark was preceded in death by his father, Verl, who died May 30, 2024.

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Holy Cross Cemetery, 17501 Nacogdoches Road, San Antonio, TX 78266, in the Chapel at the Mausoleum at 2:00 PM.