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Antonia Mendez Obituary

Antonia "Tonie" Candelaria Mendez, born July 28, 1927, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at the age of 79. Mrs. Mendez was born in Gonzales County, was a former resident of Victoria, Texas and was a longtime resident of San Antonio, Texas. Mrs. Mendez has her biographical sketch listed in the Victoria County Historical Association Publication, Volume III. Her husband Adolph M. Mendez, Jr., son Larry Manuel Mendez, daughter Yvette Valerie Correa, brothers: Antonio Candelaria IV and Selestino Candelaria and granddaughter Layla Nicole Correa preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughters: Janet Palacios and husband Ronny, Anita Ruth Weaver, Linda Rose Garcia and Kathy Shaddock; son Adolph M. Mendez III and wife Teresa; sisters: Lillie Serrata, Vera Balli, Felipa Laurel and Theresa Santiago; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. SERVICES. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 6:00 P.M. at St. James Catholic Church with a rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, July 6, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. at St. James Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Mission Burial Park South. For personal acknowledgment you may sign the guest book at www.missionparks.com in the obituary section. Mission Park Funeral Chapels South.


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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Jul. 4, 2007.

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Santos V Canales

July 10, 2007

Dear Mendez Family,
May you feel God's love and comfort and the blessings of friends at this time. No thing, no human experience, no death--nothing, can separate us from the love of God. All our love and prayers are with you all. The family of Rosa and Conrado Vasquez of Victoria, Texas.

Raquel Marquez (Mendez)

July 8, 2007

On behalf of the Marquez family: Manuel, Raquel(Mendez), Juanito, David, and Joshua. Our thoughts and prayers go out to our family in San Antonio and wish we could be with you all. We are in Tulsa, OK and unable to take leave and be with the family.

Ruben Zuniga

July 7, 2007

My heartfelt condolences to the Mendez family. My fond childhood memories of "Aunt Tonie" are of her playing the piano and always quick to smile. May "Aunt Tonie" rest in peace and may ya'll find comfort and peace in God.

Yvonne Zamora

July 5, 2007

My condolences to the entire Mendez Family. I have many wonderful memories growing up with your family as a back neighbor. I have memories of your Mom as a young mother and she was a great person. I miss those days and all of you.
Bonnie Almendarez

Felipe Alonso

July 5, 2007

On behalf of the Alonso family: Felipe, Frances, Felipe III and Katherine we offer our deepest condolences. May the Good Lord provide your with the strength and resiliency needed during this challenging times. Many blessings to all of you!

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