1927
Ernestina
2012
Ernestina "Tina" Mendoza
September 4, 1927 — January 18, 2012
Ernestina "Tina" Mendoza
Heaven celebrates as Ernestina 'Tina' Mendoza (nee Ureste), 84 of Lorain, went home to the Lord's house on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012. Tina was under the care of New Life Hospice and passed away with her children at her side. She was born September 4th, 1927 in Alamo, Texas. Tina grew up on a farm in Alamo, Texas and moved to Lorain in 1946 and has since been in Lorain and Lorain area.
Tina had worked at several places of employment and retired from Food Service for ARA at the Lincoln Elementary School in 2004 at the age of 77.
Tina greatest blessing was her family and was always devoted to her children. Tina was always very proud of her Mexican heritage. One of Tina's pleasures was sharing her culinary skills in cooking Mexican food with her family and friends. She displayed her craftsman and artistic skills in filet crochet, embroidery and quilts. She also enjoyed the services and being a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies of Guadalupe Society.
Tina was loved by all and will be deeply missed. Those left to cherish her memory are her fourteen children: Rachael Berry, Raul Mendoza (Patty), Rosa Mendoza, Roberto Mendoza Jr. South Amherst, Elizabeth Mendoza, Ricardo Mendoza (Donna), Rogelio 'Roy' Mendoza (Michelle) Salisbury, North Carolina, Esther Mendoza Copperas Cove, Texas, Estela Mendoza Sacramento , California, Evangelina 'Nina' Johnson (Roy) Amherst, Elva Mendoza, Rene Mendoza (Jennifer), Rebecca Arena (Mike) Vermilion, and Ruben Mendoza Elyria Township, 22 grand children and 18 great grand children. Tina also leaves one sister, Elida Ureste-Najara (Juan) of Alamo, Texas.
Tina is now at peace with her parents, Jose Angel Ureste (1961) & Tomasa (Villarreal) Ureste (1977), her sisters, Odilia (Ureste) Garza (1991), and Hortencia (Ureste) Cha-Cha Zapata (1983), her brothers, Reyes Ureste (1981), Jose Jr. Ureste (1973), and Abel Ureste (1994) and grandson, Valentino R. Mendoza (2008).
Per Tina's request, there will be no visitation or services. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Tina's name for books for the Toni Morrison Library at the Toni Morrison Elementary School, 1830 West 40th Street Lorain, OH 44053-2661. Arrangements have been entrusted to Dovin Funeral Home; 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain, Ohio 44055 which will be handling the cremation and immediate disposition. A private interment will be at the Calvary Cemetery in Lorain, Ohio at the Mausoleum Garden Crypt, Sec 14C, Aisle Resurrection, Niche/Crypt No 303-A under the name of Tina Ureste. Online condolences may be made at www.dovinfuneralhome.com.
Heaven celebrates as Ernestina 'Tina' Mendoza (nee Ureste), 84 of Lorain, went home to the Lord's house on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012. Tina was under the care of New Life Hospice and passed away with her children at her side. She was born September 4th, 1927 in Alamo, Texas. Tina grew up on a farm in Alamo, Texas and moved to Lorain in 1946 and has since been in Lorain and Lorain area.
Tina had worked at several places of employment and retired from Food Service for ARA at the Lincoln Elementary School in 2004 at the age of 77.
Tina greatest blessing was her family and was always devoted to her children. Tina was always very proud of her Mexican heritage. One of Tina's pleasures was sharing her culinary skills in cooking Mexican food with her family and friends. She displayed her craftsman and artistic skills in filet crochet, embroidery and quilts. She also enjoyed the services and being a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of the Ladies of Guadalupe Society.
Tina was loved by all and will be deeply missed. Those left to cherish her memory are her fourteen children: Rachael Berry, Raul Mendoza (Patty), Rosa Mendoza, Roberto Mendoza Jr. South Amherst, Elizabeth Mendoza, Ricardo Mendoza (Donna), Rogelio 'Roy' Mendoza (Michelle) Salisbury, North Carolina, Esther Mendoza Copperas Cove, Texas, Estela Mendoza Sacramento , California, Evangelina 'Nina' Johnson (Roy) Amherst, Elva Mendoza, Rene Mendoza (Jennifer), Rebecca Arena (Mike) Vermilion, and Ruben Mendoza Elyria Township, 22 grand children and 18 great grand children. Tina also leaves one sister, Elida Ureste-Najara (Juan) of Alamo, Texas.
Tina is now at peace with her parents, Jose Angel Ureste (1961) & Tomasa (Villarreal) Ureste (1977), her sisters, Odilia (Ureste) Garza (1991), and Hortencia (Ureste) Cha-Cha Zapata (1983), her brothers, Reyes Ureste (1981), Jose Jr. Ureste (1973), and Abel Ureste (1994) and grandson, Valentino R. Mendoza (2008).
Per Tina's request, there will be no visitation or services. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Tina's name for books for the Toni Morrison Library at the Toni Morrison Elementary School, 1830 West 40th Street Lorain, OH 44053-2661. Arrangements have been entrusted to Dovin Funeral Home; 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain, Ohio 44055 which will be handling the cremation and immediate disposition. A private interment will be at the Calvary Cemetery in Lorain, Ohio at the Mausoleum Garden Crypt, Sec 14C, Aisle Resurrection, Niche/Crypt No 303-A under the name of Tina Ureste. Online condolences may be made at www.dovinfuneralhome.com.
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