Simona Lydia Mendieta, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at her residence in Corpus Christi, Texas at the age of 84. She was born on April 8, 1934 to Ricardo Alberto Perez and Trinidad Leal Perez in Oilton, Texas. Simona was a kind and loving woman who never met a stranger. When in high school, Simona was a member of the award winning Mexican folk dance team - Mexico City and St. Louis. She had a love for dance and music. She remained the life of every gathering. She will always be remembered for the devoted wife, mother, grandmother and caregiver that she was.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of over 55 years, Armando Anibal Mendieta and her brother, Zenon Alonzo Perez.
Simona leaves behind to cherish her wonderful memories her daughters, Lydia Odette (Reymundo) Gonzalez, Suzel Annette Mendieta both of Corpus Christi, Texas and Selina Ruth (Barry) Morgan of San Antonio, Texas; sisters, Yolanda P. Guerra of Hebbronville, Texas and Josefina Corse of Falfurrias, Texas; five grandchildren, Daniella (Andrew) Dendy, Alexia Gonzalez, Jarrett Morgan, Riley Morgan and Cheslee Morgan; one great-grandson, Maxwell Dendy and numerous nieces and nephews.
Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 23, 2018 at the Funeraria Del Angel Howard Williams in Hebbronville, Texas with a visitation beginning at 5:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Hebbronville. Burial will follow at the Perez Family Cemetery in Bruni, Texas - Webb County.
