Matya (Matty) Poraz, the mother of Captain Nir Poraz, who was killed in the rescue attempt of abducted soldier Nachshon Wachsman, died Monday after fighting a serious illness, according to Yedioth Ahronoth.
Matya lost her husband, pilot Maoz Poraz, In the Yom Kippur War, 21 years earlier. Matya is survived by two daughters. Her funeral is scheduled for noon in Ramat Hasharon.