Maria Mendiola Obituary
Maria D. Mendiola, 72, entered into God's presence on July 24, 2025, in Laredo, Texas, surrounded by her family at her side.
She is preceded in death by her husband: Efrain Renato Mendiola; parents: Andres Amesquita and Maria del Carmen Elizondo.
Left behind to cherish her memory are her children: Gilberto Juarez, Jose Luis (Maria Concepcion Sanchez) Juarez, Felipe (Mireya Garcia) Perez, Mayra (Saul) Aguilera; 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; siblings: Leopoldo Amesquita, Araceli Amesquita, Amalia Amesquita, Jesus Amesquita, Victoria Najera, Alicia Najera, Norma Najera, as well as a great number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family will be receiving condolences on Sunday, July 27, 2025, from 5 to 9 pm at Hillside Funerals and Cremations. A Liturgy of the Word and Rosary will commence at 7 pm.
All services will conclude in the chapel and a cremation and burial is pending at a later date.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hillside Funerals and Cremations; 310 W. Hillside Rd.; Laredo, TX 78041; 956.724.6060
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310 Hillside Rd., Laredo, TX 78041
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