Clementina Acevedo

Clementina Matta Acevedo, 99, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026. Born in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, she moved to New York City in 1947. Together with her late brother, Juan Nibor Matta, she co-founded Encanto Records. Through her deep passion for music, she instilled a lasting love of the art in her family, most notably in her grandson, Luis Antonio Acevedo III, who continues to work in the music industry.

She was the devoted wife of the late Luis Antonio Acevedo Sr. and the loving mother of Luis Antonio Acevedo Jr. and Juan Acevedo. She was also a cherished stepmother to Derek Acevedo. Clementina is remembered by her daughter-in-law, Minerva Acevedo, granddaughter-in-law, Genesis Acevedo, and grandson-in-law, Ryan D'Souza.

Her family was the center of her world and brought her the greatest joy. She adored her grandchildren, Luis Antonio Acevedo III and Tiffany Natalie D'Souza, her step-grandchildren, Jennifer and Jacquie Acevedo, and took immense pride in her great-grandchildren, Emilo Luis D'Souza, Oscar D'Souza, and Luis Antonio Acevedo IV.

Clementina's life spanned nearly a century filled with history, change, and growth. Through it all, her love, warmth, and devotion to her family remained steadfast. She was a source of strength, guidance, and joy, leaving a legacy of family, perseverance, music, and love that will be forever cherished by all who knew her.