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Alice Mendivil Obituary
"Si Se Puede," "Yes You Can," the motto of our beautiful mother, grandmother, and friend which left us on July 2nd, 2016 to join her father Santiago Contreras, mother Erlinda Piez Contreras, her five sisters, two brothers, her son David Edward Mendivil, her granddaughter Angel Alicia Mendivil, and her great grandson Jacen Cain Lopez in God's final resting place. Alice Mendivil, known as "Flower," was born November 30th, 1934 in Mogollon, New Mexico. She is survived by her husband of fifty-nine years Ed Mendivil, her children Debi Mendivil, Gregory Mendivil and Steven Mendivil. She is also survived by her children's spouses; Ed Gonzales, Jenny Pence, and Christina Mendivil. Flower is also survived by her three brothers; Sonny, Tony, and Danny Contreras, along with, 16 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren; plus other relatives and many friends. She loved to spend endless summer nights with her family camping on the Rim in Payson. Her hobbies included camping, fishing, baking, drawing, sewing, knitting, and photography. Yes, she was very talented. Her passion for life was her family. She loved Christmas mornings, family gatherings, and Easter at Clark Park (Sparky's Park). She encouraged her family to be the best person that God wanted us to be. She loved to see her family flourish. Her best accomplishments was watching her family grow and becoming a great grandmother and great-great grandmother. Flower attended Queen of Peace Catholic School and graduated from Tempe High School. She worked for the Mesa Public Schools for 27 years; the majority was spent at Kino Junior High in Mesa. Flower's service will take place at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 15th, 2016 in Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 141 N. MacDonald, Mesa, AZ 85201. Her "Celebration of Life" will follow at the Madonna Hall next door. Please come and share in Flower's celebration of a beautiful person. Donations may be made to the family to help with expenses.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alice Mendivil
Balbina
April 2, 2024
Mrs Mendivil was a kind, supportive, sweet, strong and intelligent woman. I met her a Kino Jr. High when I worked there as part of the office staff. We didn't have much time together but she sure did make a big impression on me. I have always thought about her throughout the years and wondered how she was. You were truly lucky and blessed to have had her in your life. My condolences to you all. May she rest in peace. Will always remember you Alice.
Carla
July 20, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. May your memories comfort your heart; and God help the Mendivil family during this time of sorrow. Isa.41:13
Donna Erno
July 18, 2016
I met Alice when I taught English at Kino Junior High in Mesa, Arizona for seven years. Alice was a great example and taught the students manners. For example, one day she told me how she saw immigrant students refusing to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. She told them, "Even if you are not a citizen of this country, the right thing to do is to stand respectfully." She was truly an example of a fine lady in so many ways. Godspeed, Alice. Love, Donna Erno
Lynn Barbari
July 14, 2016
I'm sorry i didn't get to meet this amazing person whom God created wonderfully. I know from reading about her, she will be terribly missed. Rest in peace in God's heavenly garden. Prayers for comfort for all who are left behind.
Andrea Mendivil
July 13, 2016
My nana will be truly missed, as she is the rock and soul of our family. There is a void here now that we will never fill, our holidays and family gatherings won't be the same without her. My memories of her will be cherished forever. My heart aches knowing I will never see or hug her again during my lifetime, and the only thing that eases this tremendous loss to our family is knowing that she is no longer in pain and has been reunited with those she loves who have passed before her. I love you dearly, my beautiful and strong nana Flower. Thank you for all the love and encouragement you gave me. Thank you for teaching me to stand up for and speak on my beliefs, even if nobody agreed. Thank you for being you. You are one of a kind and I will miss you with all my heart and will mourn our loss of you, until we meet again at heavens gates.
Caroline Arvayo Johnson
July 13, 2016
You will be Greatly Missed, I Thank You for being a Second Mom to me. You have Fought the Good Fight, Now Rest in God's Arms!!! I Love YOU Forever!!
Yvette La Bouff-Ortega
July 13, 2016
Flower, I would like this time to thank you for the countless hours of encouragement and support you gave me, You taught me a lot about self respect and to stand up for your beliefs, I will never forget the wonderful hours we would spend each year making tamales and our long talks.. you are such a beautiful person, I will miss you very much but I will never forget you .. I liveyou beautiful Flower.♡
Tina Ysco
July 13, 2016
I know there are no words that will ease the pain of losing a beautiful person such as Flower. I pray that God will lead you all during this difficult time and hope you all find comfort in knowing that you now have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Our condolences to the Mendivil family.
Much love and God Bless,
Ysco Family
Carol Lord
July 13, 2016
Flower was a dear friend of mine when we worked at Komar of Arizona as teenagers. The photo is of us wearing the Komar p.j.'s. She was one of the sweetest, and kindest friends I ever had. I'm so sorry we lost touch and if I had known her married name, I would have contacted her. I've thought of her so many times through the years.
18 years old, Carol and Flower
Carol Lord (Nelson)
July 13, 2016
Christina Mendivil
July 13, 2016
I Love you Flower, forever.
Marie Fraire
July 13, 2016
Nana flower was a beautiful intelligent wonderful loving caring soul who enjoyed life an always encourage the best out of her friends an family. It just doesn't feel real ;( I will miss our long talks for now they will be whispered into my prayers. I hope you are better now nana no more pain no more hospitals an you are with your loved ones on the other side. You will be forever missed
I love you nana
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