Vera was born on March 29, 1925 in Rosebud, TX to her parents, Jose and Bertha Medina who all eventually settled in Dallas. On September 4, 1947, Vera married the light of her life, Joe P. Mendez. Joe passed away October 7, 2008.
Vera is survived by her daughter, Judy Mendez of Dallas, and son, Curt Mendez of Carrollton, granddaughters Rosalinda Kohut (husband, John), Dallas, Leslie Mendez, Carrollton, Melaney Mendez, Huntsville, grandson James Lara, San Antonio and great-grandchildren Nicholas Terrell, Anthony Lara, Kathryn Lara and Nathan Kohut.
Services for Vera are scheduled at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home with Visitation on Saturday, June 4, 2016 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 5, 2016 at 2:00 PM with burial services immediately following. Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home is at 7405 W. Northwest Highway Dallas, TX 75225, phone 214-363-5401. Flowers and condolences may be sent to this same address.
