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Obituary for MENDOZA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday September 06, 2009

Mary Jane (Tafoya) Mendoza, born February 8, 1928, passed away September 2, 2009. A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, she graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1946. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Mendoza; daughters, Mary Evangeline (Sandoval) Trujillo and husband Patrick, Patricia G. Sandoval of Massachusetts; son, Fernando Sandoval II and wife, Patricia Bloise of Bolivia; sisters, Rebecca Kingery and fiance Manual Carbajal, and Lucille Wolfe and brothers; Trinidad Lopez and wife Dolores, and Thomas Lopez. She leaves eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Ernest Sandoval II; and granddaughter Heather (Sanchez) Wrzeszinski. She was most proud to have been an Albuquerque High Bulldog and of being the niece of the late Senator Dennis Chavez (D-US Senate: 1935 - 1962). The family wishes to thank The Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque for their excellent care. A service will be held at the Albuquerque Meadows Clubhouse at 7112 Pan American Frwy at 6:30 p.m., September 8, 2009. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com Mary's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010


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