Margaret B. Mendoza, a 91-year-old resident of Fresno, California passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, October 14, 2025. Born on December 6, 1933, in Nyberg, Colorado, she was the daughter of the late Abedon and Rosalia Garcia.
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Heladio Mendoza; son, Danny Compos; three grandsons, Edward Mendoza II, Matthew Mendoza and Angel Rodriquez; four brothers, Abedon Garcia Jr., Joe Garcia, Frank Garcia and George Garcia; and six sisters, Mary Padilla, Bertha Flower, Betty Sanchez, Evelyn Garcia-Crespin, Josephine Garcia, and Rosemary Quintana.
As a dedicated homemaker, Margaret’s greatest moments came from spending time with her family and grandchildren. She cherished and took immense pleasure spending time on her property by the river, enjoyed cooking during the holidays with her children and grandchildren, camping and crocheting.
Margaret is survived by four sons and three daughters-in-law, James Compos of Sanger, Heladio Mendoza Jr. of Prather, Robert Campos (Margaret) of Las Cruces, NM, and Edward Mendoza (Martha) of North Fork; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Jane Willliams (Rick) of Polk, OH., Teena Compos of Fresno, Lisa Mendoza of Piedra, Lynn Torres (Alfredo) of Fresno, and daughter-in-law Maureen Compos of Clovis; thirty-nine grandchildren; forty-four great grandchildren; and ten great-great-grandchildren.
Other family members and friends will deeply mourn her passing.
A memorial service honoring Margaret’s life will take place at 6:30 p.m., Friday, November 14, 2025, at Boice Funeral Home, 308 Pollasky, Clovis, California, 93612 with Chaplain Martin Medina officiating.
The family will receive visitors from 1:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Interment will be at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Clovis Cemetery, 305 N. Villa, Clovis, California, 93612.
Margaret’s grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.
