Lupe Mendoza

November, 13, 1946

September 16, 2020

Lupe Mendoza, 73, of Freeport, Texas, departed this earthly home to her heavenly home of golden streets on September 16, 2020 at Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas.

Lupe had many roles such as a beloved wife (Muῆecita), loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother we called our “Momo”. She may have been a short little woman but she was a fierce lady with a huge heart of gold. There was never a stranger she could not connect to. She loved to step up and help with anyone’s needs as much as she could. She loved to cook, she loved family, and her everyday gatherings no matter how small or huge. It was a gathering full of memories, laughter, and love which always brought her great joy. All would say we miss her banana pudding and her tortillas. She loved to laugh, oh how she was a lil’ jokester. She always loved to make one smile or laugh.

Her jobs entailed working at Brazosport Memorial Hospital and Mendoza’s Restaurant for many years. After retirement, she devoted her time to loving her family, which there was hardly ever an event she would miss – always sitting front row supporting her children and grandchildren. She was a member of St. Henry’s and St. Mary’s Church in Freeport, Texas. She will truly be missed by all.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bonifacio and Petra Damian; sister, Anita Moreno; brothers, Julio Damian, Jesse Damian, Ignacio Damian Sr., Joaquin Damian, Jacinto (Chinto) Damian, Celestine (Cele) Damian; mother and father-in-law, Francisco and Victoriana Mendoza.

She is survived by her soulmate, the love of her life, husband of 50 years, Rick Mendoza; her daughters, Urika Mendoza and Unika Mendoza; her grandchildren, Lyahnesha and Larryisa Thomas, Lathaniel Thomas (Mariah), Jordan Smith; and her great-grandbaby Emory Thomas; her brothers, Raymond Damian Sr. (Becky) and Bonnie Damian; and along with a host of other family and friends that she loved.

Active Pallbearers will be Lathaniel Thomas, Ronnie Damian, Jesse Damian Jr., Chris Jordan, Rey Hernandez Jr., and Thomas Mendoza Sr.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Raymond Damian Sr., Bonnie Damian, Caleb Hernandez, Phillip Damian, and Cisco Gomez.

Visitation/Rosary will be Thursday, September 24, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Restwood Funeral Home and Memorial Park located at 1038 W. Plantation Dr., Clute, Texas. Funeral Services/Mass will be Friday, September 25, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, located at 1019 W. 6th St., Freeport, Texas. Seating at the viewing will be limited due to COVID 19 restrictions. Burial will follow at Restwood Memorial Park in Clute, Texas.

Due to COVID 19 ALL must wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Restwood Funeral Home & Memorial Park, in Clute Texas. Please visit their website to leave online condolences, light a candle and send floral arrangements or gifts to the family through their website.

The family also asks if you can bring a card with a memory of how Lupe touched your heart, when you first met her or any memory that will allow the family to later view how she impacted so many. There will be a drop box at the back of the church for cards.

We also like to thank the staff and doctors of Methodist Hospital for all they did for our mom and Momo.