Mrs. Lilia Correa Mendez

Lilia was born on Tuesday, October 13, 1936, and passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024; she was 88. Born in the small village of Contepec, Michoacan, Mexico, Lilia and her family lived just a few blocks from the church where they attended mass. In her later years, Lilia would speak of fond memories of that church and of her desire to once again attend mass in the village where she grew up.

Lilia met Guadalupe Mendez when she was 11; they married in 1953 and were married for 62 years, before his passing in 2015. Together, Lupe and Lilia raised and loved Albert, Dolores, Manuel, and George. After moving to California, Lilia and Lupe spent their time together working hard and making memories: outings included going to baseball games, taking trips to Yosemite National Park, and raising their children in the Catholic Church. As the years progressed, Lilia spent days working at the Del Monte Cannery, teaching Catechism, and when they came along, spending time with her grandchildren, Robert, Andrea, and Sara.

Lilia is survived by her 2 remaining children, Dolores and George; 3 grandchildren: Robert, Andrea (Kevin), and Sara (Anthony); 6 great-grandchildren: Lily, Joseph, Kamryn, Quentin, Brielle, and Xander; her brothers, Roberto and Gerardo, her sister Ofelia, her cousin, Cecelia (Daniel); as well as numerous friends and extended family.

Lilia is preceded in death by her parents, Julia Salas and Valente Correa; her brothers, Danny and Ruben; her sons Albert, Lupe Jr., and Manuel, and her loving husband, Lupe.

Lilia was, and will remain, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She is and will be greatly missed.

A rosary in honor of the life of Lilia C. Mendez will be held on Thursday, December 12th at 5:30 PM at Frisbie-Warren, and Caroll mortuary.

A service for Lilia will be held on Friday, December 13th, 2024, at 10:00 AM at St. Michael Catholic church.