MENDOZA, Maria Amalia

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 06/23/2015 Maria Amalia Mendoza, 86, died peacefully Saturday, April 25, 2015, at her residence in Holbrook, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born Aug. 10, 1928, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Maria lived in Mexico most of her life. There she studied accounting and became a bookkeeper. After moving to El Paso, Texas, she gave birth to her first and only son. In December 1986 she moved to Holbrook. Ever since that year she loved to say “bendito Holbrook” meaning holy Holbrook. Within her 29 years of living in Holbrook she worked at the Butterfield Steak House and worked at the Holbrook Senior Center. There she answered phone calls and greeted individuals. Besides working at those two locations, she kept books for individuals who needed it. The last person she kept books for in Holbrook was Ben Cole. Throughout that time she always greeted people with a smile and made lifelong friends. She enjoyed visits from her friends and family, but most of all her grandchildren. When first arriving to Holbrook she enjoyed watching Native American dances throughout the summer, but she would also participate. She loved going to quinces, weddings, and birthday parties. She would always bring life to the party. Lastly, she loved to watch her telenovelas every day. She loved to collect angels and, to many individuals she was an angel sent from above to help them in their journey. She is survived by her son, Victor Manuel Paz (Bibiana Nevarez); grandchildren Victor (Sara) Paz Jr., Noel (Terra) Lorusso and Jessica Paz; and great-grandchildren Elena Martinez and Isaac Martinez Maria was preceded by her parents, Edmundo Mendoza and Amalia E. Mendoza, and brother Edmundo Mendoza Jr. “They are once again united.” Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 27, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. There will be a rosary held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 26, also at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Owens Livingston Mortuary of Holbrook handled arrangements. For those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book, visit www.owenslivingstonmortuary.
Posted by Sharla on July 14, 2015

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