Mercedes passed away peacefully on March 5, 2018 in Stockton, CA. She is survived by her daughters Lillian Aleman, Phyllis (Louis) Garcia, and Esther (Peter) Basilio; 6 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Fidencio Banda and son-in-law Ralph Aleman. Visitation will be held at DeYoung Memorial Chapel on March 8, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. with Rosary at 6 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Cathedral of Annunciation on March 9, 2018 at 10 a.m.