Many things can be said about Audelia Mendoza. Known to friends and acquaintances as a friendly, energetic, empathic and decisive woman, her compassionate nature would always shine through, revealing her charm, warmth and conscientious demeanor. She was warmhearted, gentle and organized in all the things she sought to accomplish. Audelia was a mentor, a natural "teacher" capable of seeing things clearly, leading others and bringing out the best in all of those around her. She generally had a focus on harmony and peace.
Audelia was born on September 7, 1937 at home in Apatzingan, Michoacan, Mexico. Her parents were Vicente Mendoza and Eugenia Bernabe. Audelia was raised in Apatzingan, Michoacan, Mexico. When she was young, Audelia's friends and family found that "straightforward" and "honest" were perfect words to describe her. Even as a child, Audelia demonstrated strong qualities of self-confidence, perceptive ability and a disposition that was enjoyable to those around her.
Audelia grew up with three siblings. She had an older sister, Maria, a younger sister, Evangelina, and a younger brother, Vicente. Audelia was constantly involved in all sorts of activities with her family. She was even-tempered, taking care not to get involved in too many family conflicts. This quality served her well, in perpetually bringing harmony, understanding and a sense of peace to the family. Audelia carried these traits into her adult life and served as one of many reasons why family and friends found her pleasurable and delightful to be around. Audelia was a person who genuinely understood and cared for others, making powerful connections with those she knew.
As a young girl, Audelia was imaginative, ingenious, clever and a "novel" thinker. Regardless of whether her peers were older or younger, or came from different backgrounds, Audelia could easily relate to other kids. She was an active child who helped out her family by taking care of the household. However, to Audelia, the most fun to be had was simply playing and spending time with her many friends.
Although she came here as an immigrant, she passed any test that life threw at her and showed us that everything is accomplished by hard work and perserverance.
Always considered a "good" friend, Audelia sought to understand the things that others enjoyed. For this reason Audelia always seemed to possess a never-ending collection of acquaintances. Audelia's friends found her easy to know and get along with because of her talent for being socially at ease, adept at conversation, and always amiable in her dealings with others. Audelia would always seek to learn what her friends enjoyed, and she would go out of her way to make sure that their needs were met. Audelia was always seen as the type of person who was the more gracious giver. In fact, she sometimes felt ill at ease when she was the one on the receiving end. Throughout her life she had many friends. While growing up, some of her best friends were Chencha and Lupe. Later in life, after twenty years, she reunited with her childhood friends Chencha and Lupe in Tijuana, Mexico and remained friends for years.
Audelia's quality of being a caring and tolerant person who was very accepting of others translated to being a good mother to her children. Audelia shared these values with her 24 children (14 passed away at birth in Mexico), Guillermo, Juan, Miguel, Rafael, Carlos, Catalina, Lydia, Christina, Leticia, and Blanca. Audelia was also blessed with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Audelia related well to children of all ages and was able to connect to them on their level. The children always loved her and she was completely and totally devoted to them.
Audelia experienced success in her work life over and over again. Her primary occupation was in Janitorial Services. She was also a hard working mother and woman. She was employed for over 40 years. Audelia always made the effort to understand what was needed at work, and was well known by her colleagues as a team player. Audelia took pride in managing her professional responsibilities and seemed to always know what was necessary to successfully complete a project. Audelia was one to take the initiative and her skills at working cooperatively were highly valued. Audelia continually sought to learn what her co-workers did well and how they were most effective, a talent that enabled her to help them develop their own potential.
Because she was organized and methodical, Audelia took great pleasure in her various hobbies. Her favorite pursuits were spending time with her family and going to Mexico. Audelia enjoyed sharing her passions with others and could singularly focus on one hobby at a time.
Audelia derived much satisfaction from sports. Recreational sports included going on tour buses to the casinos. Audelia was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed watching her favorite teams' events whenever she got the opportunity. Tops on her list were Novelas and Mexico's soccer games.
Audelia's faith was important to her. She was a member of Nuestra Senora De Guadalupe for more than 20 years. She was compassionate and warm hearted, someone who truly cared for others and that was clearly demonstrated in her work with the congregation. She would travel for hours to go to the Vacilica "Cathedral" in Mexico City.
Audelia enjoyed traveling, and because she was so well organized, she would take on the responsibility of planning and scheduling all of the family vacations. Her gift for keeping things lively meant that vacations with Audelia were always enjoyable. Favorite vacations included visiting Mexico.
When Audelia's retirement finally came in 2007, she was well prepared. Being the focused and organized person that she was, Audelia had taken care to plan for this part of her life. When that time eventually arrived, Audelia knew exactly what she wanted to do. Her new life involved remaining in San Jose, CA. In retirement, she found new pleasure in playing slots and spending time with family. Even in retirement, Audelia continued to stay in touch with her old friends and made plenty of new acquaintances. She was active in the community and felt fulfilled.
Audelia passed away on June 18, 2012 at Modesto, CA. She fought a brave battle against cancer. She is survived by her children Guillermo, Juan, Miguel, Rafael, Carlos, Catalina, Lydia, Christina, Leticia, and Blanca; her grandchildren; and her great grandchildren. Services were held at Oak Hill Funeral Home in San Jose, CA. Audelia was laid to rest in Oak Hill Memorial Park in San Jose, CA.
Throughout her life, Audelia was a gregarious and enthusiastic woman. She was generous in sharing her personal attributes, giving and helping those she knew and loved. She would often fill the role of coach, bringing out the best in everyone. She was imaginative, original, tender hearted and easy to get along with. Audelia leaves behind her a legacy of life-long friendships and cherished memories. Everyone whose lives she touched will dearly remember Audelia Mendoza.
Audelia fue una gran y maravillosa madre, persona y mujer. Un gran ejemplo de triunfo y sera recordada siempre con mucho amor y carino. "Te queremos siempre mama".
Many things can be said about Audelia Mendoza. Known to friends and acquaintances as a friendly, energetic, empathic and decisive woman, her compassionate nature would always shine through, revealing her charm, warmth and conscientious demeanor. She was warmhearted, gentle and organized in all the things she sought to accomplish. Audelia was a mentor, a natural "teacher" capable of seeing things clearly, leading others and bringing out the best in all of those around her. She generally had a focus on harmony and peace.
Audelia was born on September 7, 1937 at home in Apatzingan, Michoacan, Mexico. Her parents were Vicente Mendoza and Eugenia Bernabe. Audelia was raised in Apatzingan, Michoacan, Mexico. When she was young, Audelia's friends and family found that "straightforward" and "honest" were perfect words to describe her. Even as a child, Audelia demonstrated strong qualities of self-confidence, perceptive ability and a disposition that was enjoyable to those around her.
Audelia grew up with three siblings. She had an older sister, Maria, a younger sister, Evangelina, and a younger brother, Vicente. Audelia was constantly involved in all sorts of activities with her family. She was even-tempered, taking care not to get involved in too many family conflicts. This quality served her well, in perpetually bringing harmony, understanding and a sense of peace to the family. Audelia carried these traits into her adult life and served as one of many reasons why family and friends found her pleasurable and delightful to be around. Audelia was a person who genuinely understood and cared for others, making powerful connections with those she knew.
As a young girl, Audelia was imaginative, ingenious, clever and a "novel" thinker. Regardless of whether her peers were older or younger, or came from different backgrounds, Audelia could easily relate to other kids. She was an active child who helped out her family by taking care of the household. However, to Audelia, the most fun to be had was simply playing and spending time with her many friends.
Although she came here as an immigrant, she passed any test that life threw at her and showed us that everything is accomplished by hard work and perserverance.
Always considered a "good" friend, Audelia sought to understand the things that others enjoyed. For this reason Audelia always seemed to possess a never-ending collection of acquaintances. Audelia's friends found her easy to know and get along with because of her talent for being socially at ease, adept at conversation, and always amiable in her dealings with others. Audelia would always seek to learn what her friends enjoyed, and she would go out of her way to make sure that their needs were met. Audelia was always seen as the type of person who was the more gracious giver. In fact, she sometimes felt ill at ease when she was the one on the receiving end. Throughout her life she had many friends. While growing up, some of her best friends were Chencha and Lupe. Later in life, after twenty years, she reunited with her childhood friends Chencha and Lupe in Tijuana, Mexico and remained friends for years.
Audelia's quality of being a caring and tolerant person who was very accepting of others translated to being a good mother to her children. Audelia shared these values with her 24 children (14 passed away at birth in Mexico), Guillermo, Juan, Miguel, Rafael, Carlos, Catalina, Lydia, Christina, Leticia, and Blanca. Audelia was also blessed with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Audelia related well to children of all ages and was able to connect to them on their level. The children always loved her and she was completely and totally devoted to them.
Audelia experienced success in her work life over and over again. Her primary occupation was in Janitorial Services. She was also a hard working mother and woman. She was employed for over 40 years. Audelia always made the effort to understand what was needed at work, and was well known by her colleagues as a team player. Audelia took pride in managing her professional responsibilities and seemed to always know what was necessary to successfully complete a project. Audelia was one to take the initiative and her skills at working cooperatively were highly valued. Audelia continually sought to learn what her co-workers did well and how they were most effective, a talent that enabled her to help them develop their own potential.
Because she was organized and methodical, Audelia took great pleasure in her various hobbies. Her favorite pursuits were spending time with her family and going to Mexico. Audelia enjoyed sharing her passions with others and could singularly focus on one hobby at a time.
Audelia derived much satisfaction from sports. Recreational sports included going on tour buses to the casinos. Audelia was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed watching her favorite teams' events whenever she got the opportunity. Tops on her list were Novelas and Mexico's soccer games.
Audelia's faith was important to her. She was a member of Nuestra Senora De Guadalupe for more than 20 years. She was compassionate and warm hearted, someone who truly cared for others and that was clearly demonstrated in her work with the congregation. She would travel for hours to go to the Vacilica "Cathedral" in Mexico City.
Audelia enjoyed traveling, and because she was so well organized, she would take on the responsibility of planning and scheduling all of the family vacations. Her gift for keeping things lively meant that vacations with Audelia were always enjoyable. Favorite vacations included visiting Mexico.
When Audelia's retirement finally came in 2007, she was well prepared. Being the focused and organized person that she was, Audelia had taken care to plan for this part of her life. When that time eventually arrived, Audelia knew exactly what she wanted to do. Her new life involved remaining in San Jose, CA. In retirement, she found new pleasure in playing slots and spending time with family. Even in retirement, Audelia continued to stay in touch with her old friends and made plenty of new acquaintances. She was active in the community and felt fulfilled.
Audelia passed away on June 18, 2012 at Modesto, CA. She fought a brave battle against cancer. She is survived by her children Guillermo, Juan, Miguel, Rafael, Carlos, Catalina, Lydia, Christina, Leticia, and Blanca; her grandchildren; and her great grandchildren. Services were held at Oak Hill Funeral Home in San Jose, CA. Audelia was laid to rest in Oak Hill Memorial Park in San Jose, CA.
Throughout her life, Audelia was a gregarious and enthusiastic woman. She was generous in sharing her personal attributes, giving and helping those she knew and loved. She would often fill the role of coach, bringing out the best in everyone. She was imaginative, original, tender hearted and easy to get along with. Audelia leaves behind her a legacy of life-long friendships and cherished memories. Everyone whose lives she touched will dearly remember Audelia Mendoza.
Audelia fue una gran y maravillosa madre, persona y mujer. Un gran ejemplo de triunfo y sera recordada siempre con mucho amor y carino. "Te queremos siempre mama".
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