It is with great sadness that the family of Maria A Mendoza announces her passing on 8/1/19 with her family at her bedside. She was born on 12/19/1966 to Rita Rocha & Arnoldo Mendoza. Being 1 of 6 children, both her mother and father instilled the value of hard work at a young age. She found joy in simple but valuable pleasures such as her love for animals, gardening, spending time outdoors, watching movies and most importantly spending time w her grandchildren. Her passion for music drove her outgoing personality, as it was rare to not see her grinning from ear to ear. She left a lasting impression on any person who was lucky to have gotten to know her during her short, yet memorable life. She is survived by her 5 siblings: Johnny, Norma, Leticia, Sylvia and Elizabeth. Left to cherish her memory are: her only son Joseph Mendoza, her daughter in love Keyla Mendoza and her grandchildren: Joseph Arnold, Nathan, Gianna and Madison Mendoza.