Lucy Meyer

Mrs. Meyer was born in Atascoca County, TX on October 18, 1920 to Thomas and Isabel Wilburn Mendiola. In addition to her parents, Lucy was preceded in death by her husband Leroy Frederick Meyer. Lucy was a direct descendent of Olivares Travieso--a member of one of the original sixteen families to settle in San Antonio from the Canary Islands in 1731 by order of King Philip V of Spain.

She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Price of Asheboro; grandson Tommy Price (Tammy) of Asheboro and their children Madison and Easton; grandson Michael Price of Morganton, NC and his children Emma and Cooper (mother Kristy Price); granddaughter Deanna Ohlhaut (Stephen) of West Lafayette, IN and their children Jessica, Timothy, Claire, Samuel; grandson Darrell Price of Long Beach, CA and his daughter Holland (mother Kelly Price); and brother George Mendiola of San Antonio, TX. She also has many beloved nieces and nephews who she loved as if they were her own.

A Mass Service will be held on July 8 at St. John Berchmans Church, 1147 Cupples Road, San Antonio at 12 noon. Burial at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road at 2pm.

Please share remembrances and condolences at www.pughfuneralhome.com. A memorial video available to view on their site. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph County, PO Box 9 Asheboro NC 27204.

A Special Tribute For: Mrs. Lucy Meyer

Lucy Mendiola Meyer was a devoted wife and a breast cancer survivor who could trace her roots back to San Antonio’s earliest days.

Meyer was a direct descendant of Olivares Travieso, a member of one of the 16 families who came to San Antonio and established the city’s first civil government in 1731.

Meyer died in her sleep on June 24 at home. She was 94. Meyer grew up in Atascosa County and graduated from Poteet High School with honors and perfect attendance.

In 1942, Meyer met her future husband, Leroy. They were married for more than 50 years. “She met my dad through her cousin, and they fell in love right away,” daughter Elizabeth Price said, “I remember them being best friends and were so happy together.”

While her husband was serving in World War II, Meyer raised Elizabeth, their only child.

“She had a lot of support during this time living with family members, “Price said, “I think she handled it very well and remained strong through it all.”

Meyer was a world traveler, visiting Mexico, Germany, Japan, and the Netherlands.

“My parents traveled a lot together, and one of the places they enjoyed so much was Brownsville, “ Price said, “ But my mom loved Germany because she was able to visit different places.”

In 1963, the couple retired and settled in San Antonio.

Meyer, an excellent seamstress, enjoyed cooking and being a homemaker. She was a big Dallas Cowboys fan and San Antonio Spurs fan, her nephew Richard Mendiola said.

“I remember her mostly being a strong-willed, family-oriented and loving person,” her niece Sylvia Mendiola said. “She had a good sense of humor, and my dad remembers her being the caretaker of the family. She was the oldest, and she was always looking out for her siblings.”

In 2002, Meyer was diagnosed with breast cancer and survived it. Two years later her husband passed away. “My dad and I were there during the surgery, and she never complained about any pain she had,” Price said, “I think her heritage built strength in her because she was so strong through the whole experience.”

Meyer spent her last years in North Carolina living with her daughter.

“I know she missed San Antonio, but for the most part she enjoyed it here,” Price said. “She remained with a sharp mind until the end.”

Meyer will be buried with her husband in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.