Timeline for Maria Elena Tapia
Born: July 26, 1947
August 5, 2017
At Sara and Fernando Castaneda Wedding
Died: April 14, 2020
Born on July 26, 1947, in Laredo, Texas to Juan & Beatriz A. Mendoza. She graduated from Martin High School. She was preceded in death by her beloved father, Juan Mendoza Sr.; brothers, Enrique Mendoza and baby Andy Mendoza; nephews, Raul Mendoza and Frank Mendoza Jr.
Survivors include her loving mother Beatriz A. Mendoza; husband, Mario Tapia; sisters, Sylvia (+Raymond) Diaz, Ana Maria (+Domingo) Fernandez, Maria Luisa (Francisco) Contreras, Noemi A. (Javier D.) Juarez Sr.; brothers, Francisco (Judy) Mendoza, Juan (Angeles) Mendoza Jr., Arturo Mendoza, Mario A. (+Janie), Mendoza Sr., Armando (Sandra) Mendoza Sr.; numerous nieces and nephews, Melissa (Juan) Urbina, Ruben (Janie) Mendoza. Her beloved dog Blondie, whom she loved being a dog parent.
Pallbearers will be Juan Mendoza Jr., Mario Alberto Mendoza Sr., Armando Mendoza Sr., Arturo Mendoza Sr., Francisco Mendoza Sr., Ruben Mendoza, Sergio Contreras, Jerry Contreras, and Rick Diaz.
The family will be having a private service on Friday, April 17, 2020, at Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. A Prayer service will start at 12:00 pm. Interment will follow to the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are by Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services, 1320 Trey Dr., Laredo, Texas 78041 (956) 723-3611. For your convenience, you may sign the guest book or leave your condolences to the family online at www.freddickey.com
To the family of Maria Elena Tapia. Please accept my condolences for your loss. May you can find comfort in God's promise about the future resurection recorded at John 11:24-26
To the family of Maria Elena Tapia. Please accept my condolences for your loss. May you can find comfort in God's promise about the future resurection at John 11:24-26
My deepest condelences to her family and especially to the Mendoza's who have been like family members to me. Juan, Mario, Buff, Mando, Noemi and Sandra, I will keep you in my prayers. Love you all, Moe
my prayers are with all the family. love you all, Ricardo Ibarra
Prima, thank you for always being you, we shared lots of laughs, tears and family memories, no more suffering, no more pain, keep smiling and know we love you, until we all finish our journey, always in our hearts! Rachel Calderon-Delacerda and Joe
To: Wella , brothers and sisters, I wished l had the perfect words so your pain be less . However, l do know that Tía Nena is extra special because she is rejoicing with the Lord before us. Though l am so sorry for the pain this is causing for her unexpected departure. I am just so glad she got to see my wedding and l will treasure that moment forever. I will pray that God gives all of you peace and comfort . Your Granddaughter and Niece, Sara Castaneda
Te acompano en tu dolor, mija.
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services.
To the family of Maria Elena Tapia. Please accept my condolences for your loss. May you can find comfort in God's promise about the future resurection recorded at John 11:24-26
To the family of Maria Elena Tapia. Please accept my condolences for your loss. May you can find comfort in God's promise about the future resurection at John 11:24-26
My deepest condelences to her family and especially to the Mendoza's who have been like family members to me. Juan, Mario, Buff, Mando, Noemi and Sandra, I will keep you in my prayers. Love you all, Moe
my prayers are with all the family. love you all, Ricardo Ibarra
Prima, thank you for always being you, we shared lots of laughs, tears and family memories, no more suffering, no more pain, keep smiling and know we love you, until we all finish our journey, always in our hearts! Rachel Calderon-Delacerda and Joe
To: Wella , brothers and sisters, I wished l had the perfect words so your pain be less . However, l do know that Tía Nena is extra special because she is rejoicing with the Lord before us. Though l am so sorry for the pain this is causing for her unexpected departure. I am just so glad she got to see my wedding and l will treasure that moment forever. I will pray that God gives all of you peace and comfort . Your Granddaughter and Niece, Sara Castaneda
Te acompano en tu dolor, mija.
Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services.