Maria de Jesus Mendoza's Obituary
Maria de Jesus Mendoza, aged 78, died peacefully on November 16, 2016 at home in National City, CA. Maria was born December 4, 1938, in Mexico City, Mexico the daughter of Theresa Quezada.Maria’s journey took her from her hometown to Tijuana, Mexico. Where in 1960, Maria married the love of her life Jose de Jesus Mendoza. They soon started a family with the birth of 3 boys then soon after moved to San Diego, CA. With the birth of their fourth boy they soon settled in National City, CA and the birth of their first daughter and last child. Maria was a loving Homemaker where she took on several jobs from home such as baking cakes for festive occasions, Also was an active babysitter for several family and friends. She volunteered at the local Elementary school (El Toyon), In addition to raising their five children she was an active member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, in the group called “Guadalupanas”.Maria is survived by her husband Jose de Jesus Mendoza; sons, Ramon from National City, Tony(Aide) from Spring Valley, Jorge from National City, Jose Jr(Kelly) from Chula Vista; daughter Lupe from Las Vegas, NV; 18 grand children and 1 great grand daughter; and a number of other relatives and close friends.There will be a viewing on Nov 28th at Greenwood Memorial 4300 Imperial Ave. San Diego, CA from 5pm to 9pm followed by Rosary at 7pm. On Nov 29th Mass will be held at St Anthony’s Church 140 west 18th street National City, CA 10am immediately following the mass the burial will be held at Greenwood Memorial
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