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Bella Mendoza Obituary

GLAMOROUS. DRIVEN. GENTLE HEARTED. VIVA. SPONTANEOUS. PURE. FIERCE. INSPIRATIONAL. VIBRANT. CHARISMATIC. YOUNG. BOLD. DEFINITION: BELLA AMOR MENDOZA "PERFECT" say's Mom. Bell was a 21 year old young beautiful daughter born on 12-04-1988, to Juan and Lupe Mendoza. She was a full-time COS student, and worked part-time. She was a fashionable, ambitious, loving, fire cracker with high expectations for herself. With her high maintenance attitude, she mentored Carlos and Serina, with a "you'll settle for nothing less mentality," and taught Mari, Mel, Nanna, Chongy, Ciera, and Jayla to be who they wanted worry free. She was an inspiration to her sisters Julie, Delia, Marivel and her favorite Pita and to brother Carmelito and two brother in-laws Mike and her Bro Manny. So even though she is not with us, remember her always and La Vida es una Bella Amor Rage In Paradise. Condolences may be e-mailed to [email protected] A Rosary will be recited Sunday, October 3rd at 6 p.m. at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, October 4th, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Visitation will be on Sunday, October 3rd, from 4 p.m. till 9 pm. at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Burial Visalia District Cemetery.

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Published by Visalia Times-Delta on Oct. 1, 2010.

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Dee

September 27, 2012

Wishing September didn't exist...thank you for loving me always ....<3...and forever..

Ari

September 26, 2012

Nothing will ever break you the way losing your best friend will.
But thankfully, the end of our earthly story is not the end forever.
Bella, I can't wait for our heavenly reunion someday. May God bless you and every life you've touched. I'm so grateful to be able to call you my best friend. You are, by far, the best angel. Rest in peace, beautiful, until we meet again in the glorious sky with our Heavenly Father. Save a seat and a dance for me. Love you forever and ever and ever. Mwah

Dee

July 26, 2012

1 yr 10 months...we celebrate having you in our lives for 21 years Bella, no matter how much time passes i think of u daily baby sis. I love you always..

Bella

Dee

July 26, 2012

Dee

June 26, 2012

dreaming of u..knowing its just a dream..thinking of u as a memory.. remembering ur silly laugh..pictures are my treasures...i love u and miss u always..1yr 9mnths...

Dee

May 27, 2012

Never the same without u Bella, always in our hearts baby sister. Love u...1yr 8mnths

Dee

April 26, 2012

If we could go back in time would u have changed anything about ur last night? You had such an amazing time this we know because u looked amazing, ur smile was bright, and u danced all night...Im sad that ur gone and greatful that we shared an I LOVE U before u walked out my door for the last time...till we dance again Bella Amor! 1yr.7mths...

Dee

March 26, 2012

spring is in the air, flowers blooming, birds singing, warm breeze on my cheek,sun is glowing,ur favorite time of the year. my heart is filled with the love i have for you baby sister...a year and a half seems like forever.

Dee

February 26, 2012

Loving and missing u always Bella...

Dee

January 2, 2012

Happy New Year! Love you sis..

Dee

December 27, 2011

One year and three months...Christmas was full of ur spirit little sis. Missing you like crazy, thank you for showing us what family is all about. I love you, keep us smiling Bella Amor..

Laura G

December 1, 2011

Bella Amor, the most amazing girl ever. Bold, beautiful, random, energetic, strong, lovely, no matter what I try it can't be put into words what all you are. I hope to be there for all the people she can no longer be there for, and to everyone else who loved her, I'm so sorry for your loss. She's still my best friend and the love of my life. I look for you everywhere Bella, one day I'll find you waiting for me.

Love always, Lala

Dee

November 30, 2011

Getting ready for you birthday weekend and it always reminds me of all ur preperations! It really sucks without u here Bella, and I dont know how i continue to put on a happy face. I love you and be ready for ur birthday song;)

Dee

October 30, 2011

Love you so much sister! Hope you love everything about how we all honored you and all the other angels on Dia De Los Muertos. Our altar was the center of attention and im so amazed at how AWSOME it turned out..Loving you forever babysister!!

"garden of Angels"

Delia

October 30, 2011

"Bella's Dollhouse"

Delia

October 30, 2011

Dee

October 4, 2011

Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray the Lord my soul to keep.
If I should die before I wake
I pray the Lord my soul to take.

Ruthy Espinoza

September 27, 2011

My Dearest Bella, I have so many questions to ask but first of all I want to Sincerely Thank your sisters and Family in sharing your Beautiful Life with the rest of us. I also want you to know that those times when Im in my car and I hear a song that reminds me of you I start to tear up because of who you were on this earth and how much Love and Respect I have for you and Your Family. You left a huge whole in my soul and I think about your Mom and Dad and My Heart crumbles...I hope the Lord consoles them to the fullest and Please continue to show us your around....Thank You for Watching over me that day...I Knew! you were right there next to me!!!! Con Muchisimo Amor y Respeto<3

Bella's resting place

September 27, 2011

Dee

September 26, 2011

I would like to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for taking the time out of there day to be with my family. Today was filled with butterflies and beautiful people.... THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH!! One year today and it still feels like yesterday....Missing you always little sis

Belen Cerda

August 26, 2011

You will never be forgotten baby cuz, luv u muchos!

Dee

August 26, 2011

?11 months today...you are in my every thought, mind, and soul...as i sit here thinking you would be gone now away in school and be living your grown up life?! I was so scared for you to leave and be in the big city of San Fransico without any of us.. You sure did out do yourself with beating me to the greatest show ever!! HEAVEN, who would have thought. Now i have you taking care of me...It was going to be the hardest thing on earth to watch you grow up and go away. You are and forever will be my babysister and thank you for being my gaurdian Angel..Love you always!!! TIll we dance again;)

Dee

July 26, 2011

Goodbyes are not forever.
Goodbyes are not the end.
They simply mean I'll miss you
Until we dance again!
missing u always....
10 months

Dee

June 27, 2011

9 months ago never did i think i would be missing u so much...I love u always Bella. Please keep us close to u and keep us strong...thank u for all the butterflies, miss ur face baby sister..

mari

June 17, 2011

I REALLY MISS YOU AUNTIE. You are in my heart today and tommarow and as long as my heart is beating. Its hard not seeing you 24/7. i miss you so much you cnat even count how much i miss you love you forever and cant wait for us to dance again!!!!!!!!!!!

Dee

May 26, 2011

i cant beleive its been 8 months with out u Bella. Thank u for sharing the sunshine with us,i miss u like crazy babysister and i cant wait for the day that we get to dance again;) love u forever!

davina

April 1, 2011

hey luv ur truly missed n well always be remembered.........just keep the sunlight shinnin dwn on all of us RAIN or SHINE..it makes it easier knwn ur here SHINNIN with nxt 2 us

.....love is forever....

Dee

April 1, 2011

Bella...another family member was taken away to soon her name is Andrea. I know you will welcome her to paradise and show her around up there;) Andrea has an amazing smile,help her help her family know how much she loves them. This gets harder and harder everyday sister. We are living in a diffrent world without, but i can feel u in the sunshine....i love u forever babysister....keep us smiling!

Neighbor

January 12, 2011

Miss you always, love you forever...<3

BAM

Dee

January 12, 2011

BELLA!!
HEy sis so u got a new neighbor today, he seems really awsome and loves cars! Please be nice to him and maybe he will take u cruising in his mustang;) I know it hasnt been easy for us without u here, our love for u is never ending. Thank u for all the rainbows and butterflies u have shown us all. Keep us smiling Bella till we dance again mama chula LOVE U!!!

baby sis mari

December 18, 2010

i miss you so much but the most importint thing is that you are with grandma and you will watch over us love you all ways and you will all ways be a old jewish man

...Bella...Nicole...Laura...

*Dee

December 8, 2010

Your birthday was amazing!I know it was everything and more that you would have expected!! I really hope that u loved every bit of your blessing and bash...I love you forever Bella and will keep smiling;) Till we dance again baby sister!!

Rafael

November 15, 2010

Juan y Lupe, mis mas sinceros pesame. Apenas me doy dando cuenta de esta tragedia de su linda Ninia Bella. Me acuredo de ella cuando apenas nacio y la razon porque le pusiereon Bella.

Los acompanio en su pesar.

"El Grito de La Gente"

Lovely Latinas....SF...Calif....

October 27, 2010

....B.A.M.....

October 27, 2010

Dee

October 27, 2010

Bella as we came to the 26th i didnt know how i was gunna be able to handle reality, and facing that ur really gone.. I miss u everyday sister and i know ur watching over us;) Please continue to watch over mom and dad and let them know ur in peace now baby sister...praying,hoping,loving,wishing, and waiting till we dance again.....

yvonne dorado

October 12, 2010

Cheers to you Bella

yvonne dorado

October 12, 2010

Famila

yvonne dorado

October 12, 2010

Mary Ann Gardner

October 12, 2010

Juan, Lupe, and Family,
I am writing this in shock. I just learned of Bella's tragic accident, a painful loss for all who have known Bella, you, and all your beautiful family. There was a brilliance about Bella, but too soon she has taken her place among the stars above. As a parent, a sister, my heart breaks for you. The only consolation is knowing Bella is in God's perfect home.

WHAT she is cooking

M V

October 10, 2010

Karen Crisp

October 6, 2010

Bella will live in our hearts forever, and may we go forward in life and be just like the wonderful, compassionate, loving individual that she taught all of us to be...She left her legacy with us...God bless you all and may He comfort you. It's not a "goodbye, it's a see you later"

cassandra sanchez

October 6, 2010

love..I still don't understand what's going on.. it makes no sense.. Bella gone? whaaaa... your amazing, and you always showed me how to let go, even when it's so hard for me.. I love you dearly, and I think about you sooo much.. I promise to you, that I won't let them forget.. I'll be around, and I'll show them All that I love them :) just as much as I love you.. I'll do my best to take care of us all, but make sure you watch over us, now we have an angel.. :) I love you bellafea (and I only told you that because it ryhmed) :p I love youuuuu. you have no idea, pleasekeep me strong.... Kasson<3 I'll be gettin hyphy w you right next to me, save me a dance ;)

Maria Sanchez

October 4, 2010

Juan and Lupe,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I was shocked and saddened by the tragic news of your baby girl. May God give you strength and comfort you in this difficult time.

Nancy Madrid

October 4, 2010

Juan and Lupe my condolences to you in the passing of what i understand was a beautiful girl, may she rest in peace.

Kaylene Russell

October 4, 2010

RIP Bella u are loved, missed, and will never be forgotten. U were truly a wonderful and beautiful person.

Lynzie

October 4, 2010

She's in Heaven where she belongs :) True Angel

Alice Aleman-Fisher

October 4, 2010

Delia, Maribel & Family,
Praying that God brings you comfort and peace.

October 4, 2010

Bella
I remember you from Green Acres all the way thru high school. You grew up right in front of my eyes. Although we knew each other from school but never really hung out youve always been special girl. Ill never forget you, Rest peacfully.

Irene Castro(osorio)

October 4, 2010

Juan&Lupe
My payers go to you and your family My god bless all of you at this time. My deepest sympathies.

Deirdra Riordon

October 4, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with your family as I know part of my family and friends are grieving with you. Bella touched a lot of lives and will forever be remembered by many.

Boot Boot Brooke

October 4, 2010

I will love you forever, Boot Boot. It has been an honor being one of your close friends, and I am going to miss your laugh and your crazy facial expressions and your special way of making everything okay. Thank you for making us laugh.

October 3, 2010

Pretty Lady Bella,
You were a few years younger than me and I didn't really know you, but I do remember you, and we have a lot of mutual friends. You were so loved and it's great to see that you had so many people that cared about you. I picture this young girl in my head that I once remember seeing around school and when I see pictures of you I',m in aw by how much you grew up, and wow what a stunning beautiful lady you had become. Some people come into our lives and are easily repolacebale, but it's so obvious that you sweetheart touched the lives of so many around you and will never be replaced. From what I've read, seen, and heard you were so unique. I'll never forget you Bella Amor, I mean, how many people can you say actually have that beautfiul name! I haven't been able to get you or my family out of my mind and my heart since I first heard the news. I'm praying for them, and all your friends. Especially your parents, and little nieves. You're an angel now, lucky you!

God Bless the Mendoza family!

Ari

October 3, 2010

Bella 
You were such an amazing friend i could always open up to. I miss talking to you. I thank God for sending such a beautiful person to be my friend. I am lucky to share so many memories with you and everyone you love and who loves you. You inspire me to love and spread love. Please watch over us. 
Lord, please strengthen the hearts of her family and friends during these trying times.

Dolores Ramirez

October 3, 2010

My thought and prayers go out to you all. your love for each other will help you guy's get throught this hard time.Im here for You.

.....family is everything...

October 3, 2010

.....model walk...

October 3, 2010

....Bella will always shine on us....

October 3, 2010

Patti & Melissa Reed

October 3, 2010

Juan, Lupe & Mendoza family I can't find the words express my condolences. I know what an Angel Bella always was as she touched so many people. She was always so happy and always had a smile on her face. I know she is smiling down on everyone now and she is in a very beautiful place. To Bella You will be greatly missed by all. Thank you for the impression you left on so many. You will always be treasured. Til we see you again.

Valerie Elizondo

October 3, 2010

Bella, Im gonna miss you coming in and out of our house making so much ruckess! LOL Its so unreal that you are physically not here anymore. However I know that you are always gonna be with us until the day we see you again. I thank you for touching Matt and Ness the way you did. They miss you so much. Though your life was taken so soon, it amazes me that you got to meet our creator so soon!! =) Though we want you here with us, you are very lucky to be in his presence now. We love you and we cant wait to see your beautiful face again.

Veronica Gonzalez

October 3, 2010

Bella I remember when you were that little girl when I would go over with the girls. I've always seen u guys like family. I wish I would have stayed close to you guys and watch u grow. I love ur family and I promise you I will visit ur Mom and Dad more often. My prayers go out my 2nd parents Juan and Lupe. Also to Delia, Marivel, Lupita and Carmelito. I love you guys. Ur their Angel now.

Julie Mendoza

October 2, 2010

To my beautiful baby sister, no words can express how I feel. My biggest regret is that I didn't get to know you better but hope that you know my love for you couldnt be any stronger even if I had. Your nieces Skye & Perris love you too and we will always have you in our hearts. You will always be a part of us. To Lupe & my dad Juan, thank you for the beautiful gift you gave to this world the day Bella was born. While she was here she was proof that angels walked amongst us and lucky were those who had the chance to know her. I love you Bella Amor Mendoza and I always will. Your big sister forever & ever, Julie Christine Mendloza.

October 2, 2010

Thank you Dave & Penny for the beautiful card with the words that help us so much each day. Praying that god gives us the words and comfort we need to endure the pain we feel each morning when we open our eyes to start the day.

For my family, friends and Bella's friends that we know Bella would like for us to share with.

LISTEN FOR ANGELS HOVERING NEAR, WHISPERING WORDS YOU ARE LONGING TO HEAR--LOVE IS NOT OVER...LIFE IS NOT GONE...NOW AND FOREVER, THE SPIRIT LIVES ON.

Thank you again Mr.& Mrs. Dave Wheeler and to all who comfort us with your support, kind words, prayers, thoughts, and condolences.
Juan & Lupe Mendoza

Amanda

October 2, 2010

i had just talked to you and shared laughs with you in our fashion class before we had left for the weekend.And the next thing i hear on tuesday morning is your not here anymore... It's undescribable to know that i wont be seeing you anymore . You are missed greatly and thought about every day! It was an honor to have met you!

Amanda

October 2, 2010

I can't say i knew you for a long time, but it feels like i known you longer than what it seems... I was honored to have met you and have gotten to know you! I enjoyed every laugh we shared in our fashion class and outside of it!! You are missed greatly, and thought about everyday!

Mission Street, San Fran 6/10

Yvonne Dorado

October 2, 2010

Missing you

Yvonne Dorado

October 2, 2010

"Girls Get Away"

Yvonne Dorado

October 2, 2010

My lil' sister

October 2, 2010

....The Best of Times....

Delia Alvarez

October 2, 2010

.....Love u Bella Amor.....

Delia Alvarez

October 2, 2010

Delia Alvarez

October 2, 2010

Sister i ask that u keep us strong and keep us from falling apart without u...The love we have for u is endless!! Till i see u again mama chula, keep smiling on us;) TE QUIRO MUCHO BABY SISTER.....

Lisa

October 1, 2010

i will miss you so so much, im so sad i wont see you again but im glad i had the privilage of meeting you i'll never forget you, when i see purple it will always remind me of you

see we got put in jail... JK!!!!!

HER FAV mari

October 1, 2010

i miss you auntey .I miss you walking in my house asking what did your mom make for dinner or when you say lets have a movie night. But most of all just seeing you or you being there for me like you always were.I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. but i will see you soon and tell Grandma i said hi up there.

Juan Mendoza

October 1, 2010

Bella I was there by your mother's side when you came into this world crying tears of happiness and now crying tears of missing you walking in the front door after a long day. Love and missing you my baby. Your Dad

Cuzin

October 1, 2010

Seeing your picture always chokes me up cuz but i know your in a better place and happy. Just be sure to watch over us cuzin because you know most of us need it.:) Love and miss you alot !!!!

Tia Ceceilia Gonzales

October 1, 2010

Meja I don't even know where to start, when I heard the news I could not believe it. The first thing I thought was about was your dad and the pain he has to live with in his heart for the rest of his life..You were his life and he loved you so much,Meja we love you and will always have good memories of you always being "daddy's girl". But your dad now has a beautiful angel watching over him. Love you Our "Bella Amor Mendoza" Love you Brother!

October 1, 2010

She sounds like an angel called home early.

Amber Marquez

October 1, 2010

Bella Amor, you will truly be missed may you rest in peace girl, you have lived a wonderful spontaneous life. Watch over all of us and we will see you soon.. Miss You!!!

Theresa Ward-Tavarez

October 1, 2010

My thoughts and parers go out to you all!! I'm thinking of you during this very difficult time. And remember she's in a much better place may she rest in peace. God bless xo

Manny Alvarez

October 1, 2010

1am...ive been waiting and waiting to see this posted! Loving and missing you sooooooo much Bella.We have always notice a lot of you in Ciera. Now as i watch her closer and closer each day i see a whole lot more of you in her! I know that my daughter...all three of my daughters will grow up to have your ambitions and determination in life. You were an exellent role model to them and someone we all could be proud of! you are greatly missed and loved by many!

Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Garner

September 30, 2010

As said in this memory of her I so do remeber vividaly a vibrant, spunk,out going, laugh and smiling young girl who would hang out with her father Juan at the Manuel Hernandez center. Bella was a young girl who grow up to be a wonderful young lady and what a honor it was to see her do this. A girl with so much life a head was taken so sudden but never will be forgot but so much missed... god bless you and keep looking down at us from time to time..

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