Encarnacion "Connie" Mendez

On Monday, June 22, 2020, Encarnacion "Connie", our Nana was called home by our Lord at the age of 94 years old. A beautiful reunion took place that morning when she was met at the gates of Heaven by many loved ones that she has missed for so long. She was reunited with 5 of her 7 children , Eva Mendez, Susie Mendez, Rosie Mendez, Gilbert Duran and Irma Vidales, Her Husband, Richard Duran Sr., Her Mother, Angela Galardo, Her Father, Carlos Martinez and by her brothers Francesco " Pancho" Martinez and Oscar " Chemo" Martinez. She leaves behind her oldest daughter Stella Guzman and oldest Son Richard Duran, Jr.

Connie was born in Phoenix Arizona, and spent her adult life in Wilmington, CA. She raised 7 Children, 2 Grandchildren and was Nana to eleven Grandchildren, and nineteen great-grandchildren, Always a hard worker, she always did her best to provide for her family. She was a devout Catholic and loved attending and volunteering at her church, St. Peter and Paul. She enjoyed tending to her garden and loved her roses and fruit trees. Connie loved cooking, listening to Mariachi and watching her TV Novellas and Boxing. She had a great sense of humor, always witty and fun to talk with. She was a HELPER, always there to take care of those she loved. She will be deeply missed, loved and remembered until we meet again.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Funerariadelangelwilmington.com for the MARTINEZ MENDEZ family.