She was born to Pedro and Ramona Mendez, on October 29, 1929 in Amado Nervo, Nayarit, Mexico. She lived in Amado Nero Nayarit for 69 years prior to moving to Chino, CA.
She is survived by her Children, Felipe, Rosalva, Gilbert, Antonio, Agustin, Eusebia, Angel, Celso, Jose, Maria Elena, Gerardo, Mario, 36 grandchildren, and 32 Great grandchildren.