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Maria Mendivil Obituary

Maria Catalina Mendivil age 90, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, quietly from her home on January 1, 2015. Catalina was born December 5, 1924 in Nogales, AZ to Jesus Alvarez and Clemencia Meza. Preceded in death by her husband, Flavio C. Mendivil; son, Hector A. Mendivil; brother, Louis Alvarez. Survived by sister, Yolanda Rodriguez; daughter, Barbara (Alex); sons, Armando (Letty), Richard (Ana), Gilbert, Robert (Martha). Also survived by 15 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren as well as numerous loving nephews and nieces. Catalina was a very hard working, independent, generous and loving person. Her home was always open to anyone in need or just wanting to come in and taste some of her delicious home cooking. She was very proud to be a part of the woman's work force during WWII (also known as Rosie the Riveters). "Mom, you will always be missed and forever in our hearts!" Visitation will be held Friday, January 9, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY (North Chapel) 204 S. Stone Ave. A Rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m. at Santa Cruz Church, 1220 S. 6th Ave. Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Holy Hope Cemetery. Family and friends may express their condolences by visiting www.carrillostucsonmortuary.com

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Jan. 7, 2015.

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Robert Rivera

January 11, 2015

To the Mendivil Family my thoughts and prayers our with you all

Chuck Bustamante

January 11, 2015

Sending my condolences to each of you Barbara, Armando, Richard, Gilbert and Robert may God be with all of you.

David and Celia Basham

January 9, 2015

My condolences to the entire Mendivil family. Your mom meant so much to me growing up. I always viewed her as one of my second moms. May she rest in peace. God bless you all

Flaca Machado Vidal

January 8, 2015

My condolences and prayer to the Mendivil family. Tia Cata you are with the lord and peaceful, May you rest in peace

January 7, 2015

Tia Cata, You were a big part of my childhood and you will not be forgotten. Thank you for the ice cream cone :)Sorry to all my primos but rest a sure she is resting in peace.
Mario Alvarez

Carmen Fotheringham

January 7, 2015

My condolences to you and your family Richard! May God bless you all with peace and comfort in this time of sorrow.

Tony , Bertha Diamond Glass works

January 7, 2015

Our condolences and prayers to the Mendivail Family, your mother was one in million we enjoyed every minute spend with her. May she RIP. God bless you all during this time of sorrow .

Sylvia Solares

January 7, 2015

Cata I will never forget you will always be close to my heart growing up with you my girls Cindy and Melinda all learning from you You were the rock of the family, now you are at
peace in a greater home GOD BLESS

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