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Obituary for MENDEZ


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday March 13, 2011

Marlene Coca Mendez, 47, born January 20, 1964 in Albuquerque passed away March 7, 2011. Marlene was preceded in death by her mother, Rose Coca; father, Leo Coca; Tia Marty; cousin, Jackie; and friend, Bernadette Jaramillo. She is survived by her children, Joseph and girlfriend Tima and John Mendez; the children's father and friend, JayDee Mendez; her loving sister, Rosalie Coca Garcia; her caring and loving boyfriend, Anthony Sanchez; nephews, Dominic, Gabriel, Alex and Estevan; siblings, Lucilla, Priscilla, Nancy and Maxine, Tony, Paul and Floyd; special friend, Patricia Lucero. Services will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Sacred Heart Church, 412 Stover SW, ABQ, 9:00 a.m. Rosary will be recited by Juan Sandoval and Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. performed by Deacon Robert Vigil. For memorial contributions please contact Patricia Lucero at 505-489-0943. My sister Marlene is a special person who was loved by many. She had many friends, past and present. Her beautiful sense of humor would make anyone laugh on a rainy day. Her battle is over and it gives us, her family, peace that she left us with a tear in her eye and a smile on her face! We will miss you, Marlene, but we know you're our guardian angel. We love you!