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Submitted: 7/17/22 • Approved: 7/17/22 • Last Updated: 7/20/22 • R525782-G525782-S3
Luz Mendoza
October 8, 1931-February 19, 2014
Please see military marker
Dolores Raybal Mendoza
November 14, 1936-December 16, 2013
Married March 25, 1952
*Photo, courtesy of Mary (Coggin) Russell
*Obituary Luz
Luz Mendoza, 82, longtime Hereford resident and business man, died Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at West Way as a result of an auto accident.
A Prayer service will be held at 6:00 pm, Friday, February 21, 2014 at the Good News Church.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 22, 2014, at the Good News Church. Rev. Sam Rando, Pastor of the Genesis Church of Hereford will officiate. He will be assisted by Rev. David Alvarado, Pastor of the Good News Church. Burial will follow in the West Park Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Hereford Heritage Funeral Home, 411 E 6th Street.
Luz was born, October 8, 1931 in Oswell, Texas, to Luz and Josie (Sanchez) Mendoza. The "Love Bug" bit him and he fell in love with his best friend and wife of 62 years, Dolores (Raybal) Mendoza. They were married in Plainview on March 25, 1952. They moved to Hereford in 1978 from Idaho. Luz was the owner / operator of several trucking companies including L & M Trucking Company at the time of his death.. He LOVED is Lord and family. Luz was a hard working man with a BIG heart. He NEVER met a stranger and many times helped those who were in need of his help. Luz loved to have family gatherings and spend time with his family when he could. He liked gambling, bowling, hunting, fishing and watch Old TV shows, especially "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "Bonanza". Luz was a member of the Genesis Church. Luz was a veteran of the US Army. Military honors will be provided by the US Army, Ft. Hood Funeral Honor Guard, Kileen, Texas.
Luz was preceded in deat by his parents, a daughter, Mary Lou Garcia, 1 brother Jessie Garcia and most recently by his wife, Dolores on December 16, 2013.
Survivors include 1 son, Robert Mendoza of Hereford; 2 daughters, Linda Sue Martinez and husband Ray of Hereford, Gloria Ann Mercer of Amarillo; 2 brothers, Cruz Garcia and wife Oralia of Napa, ID, Robert Mendoza of Meridian, IN; 7 sisters, Martha Ramirez of Paris, TX, Mary Rojas of Bakersfield, CA, Aurora Garcia of Jerome, ID, Irma Hernandez and husband Richard of Lubbock, TX, Janie Benitez and husband Joey of Twin Falls, ID, Carmen Rojas of Jerome, ID, Esther Walker and husband Don of Hereford; 9 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, 14 great-great grandchildren and a longtime "dear" family friend and mechanic for Luz, Joe Topolski of Hereford.
The family suggests memorials to the Genesis Church, 3885 US Hwy 385, Hereford, Texas, 79045 or Good News Church, 621 E. 15th Street, Hereford, Texas, 79045.
Express your condolences and sign the online guest book at www.herefordheritagefh.com.
*Obituary Dolores Raybal Mendoza
Dolores Mendoza
November 14, 1936 - December 16, 2013
OBITUARY
Dolores Mendoza 1936 - 2013
Dolores Mendoza, 77, longtime Hereford resident went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 16, 2013 at her resident with her family at her bedside.
A Prayer Service is scheduled for 6:30 pm, Thursday, December 18, 2013 at Hereford Heritage Funeral Home, 411 E 6th Street.
A Celebration of Life Service is scheduled for 10:00 am, Friday, December 19, 2013, at the Genesis Church, 3885 US Hwy 385, Hereford. Rev. Sam Randon, Pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in West Park Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Hereford Heritage Funeral Home.
Dolores was born November 14, 1936, in Hale Center, TX, to Doroteo and Pauline (Lucero) Raybal. She married the love of her life and best friend, Luz Mendoza on March 25, 1952 in Plainview. They moved to Hereford in 1978 from Idaho. Dolores was a member of the Genesis Church. She volunteered at the church and taught the little ones at Vacation Bible School. She loved to cook and was "a GOOD cook", per her husband. Dolores liked her family gatherings, caring for her husband, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She loved spending the holidays with her husband and family. Dolores LOVED her Lord and family with all her heart. She liked to watch the 700 Club, TV Land channel, old time shows, Golden Girls and The Andy Griffith Show. She was a GREAT Christian woman, as her family put it!
Dolores was preceded in death by her parents and 1 daughter, Mary Lou Garcia.
Survivors include her husband Luz of the home; 1 son, Robert Mendoza; 2 daughters, Linda Martinez and husband Ray, all of Hereford, Gloria Ann Mercer and husband Tony of Amarillo; 2 brothers, Tony Raybal and wife Karen of Plainview, David Raybal and wife Marylin of Heyburn, ID; 5 sisters, Emma Ortega and husband Tony of Houston, Joann Featherston and husband Larry of Heyburn, ID, Lydia Saiz of Plainview, Olivia Raybal of Tulsa, OK, "Lottie" George and husband Paul of Amarillo; a family friend, Joe Topolsky; 9 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, 14 great-great grandchildren, and numerous Nieces and Nephews.
The family suggests memorials to the Genesis Church, 3885 US Hwy 385, Hereford, TX, 79045.
(Published Hereford Heritage Funeral Home, December 18, 2013)
Contributed on 7/17/22 by neldapat
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