Juanita Mendez

Juanita P. Mendez 95 years of age passed away on May 5, 2012 at her Odessa residence. She was born on January 23, 1917 in Ft. Stockton, Texas. Her husband Balente Mendez preceded her in death. She is survived by her son; Balente Mendes Jr. and wife Mary Sue of Odessa, Juan Mendes, Ramon Mendes, Ines Mendes all of Las Cruces NM,

daughters; Amparo Galindo and husband Reynaldo of Odessa, Oralia Tavarez and husband Steve of Odessa, Carol Mendes, Carolina Luna, Elena Villarreal of Odessa, Nellie Borunda and husband Nestor of NM, Yolanda and Alice of NM, sisters; Esperanza Pacheco of Georgia, Cayetana Pacheco of Ft. Stockton, 25 grandchildren 83 great grandchldren and 3 great great grandchildren. A Rosary was recited on 7 pm on Monday May 7, 2012 at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 9:30 am on Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with the Reverend Joseph Uecker officiating. Burial will follow at Ector County Cemetery ( Los Angeles Section)