Mary Ellen Mendez, known to her friends and family as Gigi, drew her last breath on Earth to draw her next in heaven on September 6, 2021. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend was born on August 4, 1952 in Bryan, TX to parents Sesario and Maria Flores.
Mary served as a nurse with St. Joseph Hospital for 46 years before retiring to spend the rest of her days with her late husband Desidoro "DR" Mendez, Jr., her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mary loved being hands and feet for Jesus- she will be remembered for her huge heart for people. She was also a respected member of the community having touched the lives of many in health care and those that shared her love of God.
When Mary was not reading her Bible or listening to praise and worship music, she spent countless hours in the kitchen making meals or baking for fellowship. She has left a legacy of service and compassion that is well known and admired by many. “Gigi” was best known for her bright smile, laugh, and endless love of her family. She enjoyed house dance parties, fashion shows, and sing-alongs with her daughter and granddaughters. She enjoyed daily conversations on the phone with family spread across the country. She was a bright light in a world full of darkness. The love Mary shared everyone was unconditional and very contagious.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers- Sesario Flores Jr., James Flores, and son Douglas Mendez.
Surviving family includes her son Derek Mendez Sr., wife Amy Mendez, with son Derek with wife Shiho, and daughters Mia and Taylor with husband Kasen, her daughter Nicole Cabrera with daughters Emma and Rebekah, and her son Robert Ernest Mendez with son Jericho and daughters Harmony and Sadie. Mary Ellen is also survived by her brother Daniel Y. Flores with wife Laura, brothers Joe Flores, Jimmy Flores, and Phillip Flores with wife Mary Jane, and Albert Flores with wife Irene. As well as sisters Rosemary Espino with husband John, Christine Flores, Esther Flores, and Jeanette Garza with husband Frank. She is also survived by great grandchildren Kaede, Denzo, Liam, Callan and numerous nieces and nephews.
A special and most gracious Thanks to Pastor Jose Alaniz as well as the entire Team at Baylor Scott and White for the care, love, support and comfort they provided.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7
Funeral Service will be held Saturday, September 11, 2021 11:30am at Memorial Funeral Chapel Bryan, Burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. The family request that all guest attending the service please wear mask.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorialfuneralchapelbryan.com for the Mendez family.
