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1975
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2024
Krista Mendoza Obituary
Krista Ann Mendoza, 48, of Olivehurst, CA, born June 6, 1975, went home to be with the Lord on May 27, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.
Daughter, of Debra L. Jay and Steven G. Wheeler.
Survived by her husband, Anthony Mendoza; two daughters, Alyssa Reese (Kevin) and Harley A. Mendoza; and one son, Tazz Mendoza.
She also leaves behind 10 grandchildren, who were her life; father, Steven Wheeler; two sisters, Lisa Oliver (Brian) and Marissa Barrett (Wayne).
She was preceded in death by her mother, Debra Barrett Jay.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Crossroads Community Church 445 B Street, Yuba City, CA 95991 on June 22, 2024, at 12 pm.
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Memories and Condolences
for Krista Mendoza
Denise Edens (Kidd)
February 12, 2025
Man I can't believe that you're gone. I just found out. So sorry this is blowing my mind. I love dearly. Known each other since 7th grade always got along. My condolences to your family and friends. RIP GIRL til we meet up in the sky. Denise Edens (Kidd)
Lisa Barrett Oliver
November 18, 2024
I miss you Krista Pista...I love you and life is not the same without you in it... it just doesn't feel right you not being on earth anymore...I don't want to turn 49 yo without you...it just hurts...missing you
Mandy Baker
June 23, 2024
My deepest condolences to Krista´s family. I´m shocked to learn or her passing. I had grown up with Krista but haven´t seen her since high school. Too young to be gone. May she rest in peace.
Melissa Leahy
June 23, 2024
My deepest condolences to the family. Theres so many things I want to say...I've spoken them, a few I laughed at because I could here you replying with smartazz response as you were always quick witted...girl you were one who watched out for me when we stayed at the Depot together and 2x (up until 2 weeks before you left this place)became my neighbor and watched my kids grow up. I just seen you driving the little go cart on our street..I have always admired your strength and how much you loved your babies and grandbabies. I am gonna miss driving by and stopping to talk with ypu... thank you for always being one of the real ones no matter what...this world lost one helluva woman but heaven gained one helluva angel. I luv you girl...fly high my friend. You will be missed! Thank you for always having my back and never sugarcoating crap. You werebdefinitely a one of a kind.
Roxanne Daniels assist we're not be displayed
June 22, 2024
my condolence I really didn't know her all that much but I did go to school with her I'm from what I did know of her she was a nice kind of person
Mary Gauper
June 21, 2024
Krista, you touched my heart in so many ways, and you are loved by all. Glad you were in my life yesterday, today,and when my tomorrow´s are no more then we will c each other again. I will miss you.
Mary Sargent Gauper
Kimberly Harbour
June 21, 2024
You fill up a room when you smiled.
Lisa Shoemaker
June 20, 2024
Krista I will remember u always my friend. The talks we had and the way u would laugh... I'll see u there. until then watch over us all and keep our loved ones company. You friend always.
Shawna Dea McDaniel
June 20, 2024
Krista I love you so very much..u will never be forgotten.."how do u catch a unique rabbit?"u neek up on it!"love that cute lil ice breaker!thank you for loving me just as I am.you are missed desperately and loved unconditionally..
Shawna Dea
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