Carolina O. Mendez

1968 - 2012

Carolina O. Mendez obituary, 1968-2012

BORN

1968

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home

14501 North Ih-35

Pflugerville, Texas

Carolina Mendez Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 13, 2012.

Carolina Mendez, 44, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving husband and family, on November 11, 2012 after a valiant year-long battle with breast cancer. She fought with grace, courage, humor, and never wavered in her determination that she would defeat the illness. An Austin resident of over 20 years, Carolina Ortiz was born to Maria Esperanza Guerra-Ortiz and Felix Ortiz-Mendoza on October 4, 1968 in Monclova, Coahuila, Mexico. She worked at several companies during her life in Austin, and spent many years with La Quinta and Flextronics.
Carolina's world revolved around her beloved family, her many friends and her three cherished cats. She was a devoted wife, and a loving, proud and supportive mother; always putting her children's needs before her own. She had a truly warm and generous spirit, and always helped anyone in need without hesitation and asked nothing in return. Her love of dolphins, butterflies and flowers were boundless and she found true joy in the beauty of God's creations.
Carolina is survived by her loving husband, J.R. Mendez of Austin; son, Cpl. Harry Mendez, USMC, stationed in Jacksonville, NC; daughter, Maricely Feliciano; son, Ezekiel Mendez; son, Sebastian Mendez; and daughter, Isabella Mendez, all of Austin. She is also survived by her mother, Maria Esperanza Guerra-Ortiz; sisters, Maria Esther Ortiz-Guerra and Maria Esperanza Ortiz-Guerra; and brothers, Francisco Javier Ortiz-Guerra, Baldomero Ortiz-Guerra, and Jose Angel Ortiz-Guerra, all of Monclova, Coahuila, Mexico. She is preceded in death by her father, Felix Ortiz-Mendoza.
Her family would like to thank our extended family, especially J.R.'s sisters, Stella Legando and Suzanna Lee, for their selfless support and love during our time of need. We also wish to express our eternal gratitude to Carolina's friends and coworkers at La Quinta and Flextronics, and J.R's at Dell, for their infinite support, patience and understanding during the past year. Lastly, we would like to express our sincere appreciation and thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of Texas Oncology and Round Rock Medical Center for their wonderful care, warmth and support during her treatment.
The family will greet guests at a visitation held on Thursday, November 15, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Cook-Walden Capital Parks in Pflugerville, Texas. A service to honor Carolina's life will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, November 16, 2012, also at Cook-Walden Capital Parks. Interment will follow at Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery.
Memorial gifts to honor Carolina may be made to the American Cancer Society in her name.

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November 16, 2012

JR & Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time, there are no words that can express the loss of a wife, mother, sister. Daughter.
God Bless!
Brenda Wade

November 16, 2012

larissa sirmon

My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow. my heart goes out to you all. may God see you through this. i am so sorry

November 16, 2012

Gwen King

You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. I would often see her at Flextronics. May the peace of God be with you in such a time as this.

November 14, 2012

Brandy Carrillo

Carolina, although I never met you, I've seen you in many pictures of you and your children especially Mari. You are loving mother of beautiful children that you have raised them strong and kids worth keeping, The first one Harry Mendez a loving man, a big brother to your children, a Marine, a son to be proud of, a role model your kids can look up to, I know from above your proud and honored to have him as a son,Then there's Mari a caring grown woman, you were there when she walked the stage, and through everything else, I would say more but for now you have wonderful children. You were another fighter for breast cancer. I don't have a lot to say but your in a better place where you can watch you children grow and take care of them, they all love you dearly, your with the angels now and now your in the hands of god. RIP Carolina, now your in my prayers.

November 14, 2012

Margarita Cerda

SIEMPRE TE RECORDARE CON PROFUNDO CARINO A MI INOLVIDABLE AMIGA DE LA PREPA GRATOS RECUERDOS....,, UNA MUJER VALIENTE, GUERRERA DE SPIRITU FUERTE Y CON UN ADMIRABLE AMOR POR SU FAMILIA .........NUNCA TE OLVIDARE.....

November 14, 2012

Sandy Perez

May you rest in peace.My thoughts and prayers for the family.

November 14, 2012

Margarita Cerda

SIEMPRE TE RECORDARE CON PROFUNDO CARINO A MI INOLVIDABLE AMIGA DE LA PREPA GRATOS RECUERDOS....,, UNA MUJER VALIENTE, GUERRERA DE SPIRITU FUERTE Y CON UN ADMIRABLE AMOR POR SU FAMILIA .........NUNCA TE OLVIDARE.....

November 14, 2012

Sandy Perez

Carolina you were the most strongest women Ive ever know.Heaven received another Angel. I will miss your smile are talks.You will be greatly missed at La Quinta.Rest in peace my friend.
My heart goes out to your family. I'm truly sorry for your loss.

November 14, 2012

Ronna O'Kane

I never had the great honor of meeting Carolina and feel that I truly missed out on one of God's many blessings. My heart, prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time. May our Lord place his hand on each and everyone of you during this time and give you some comfort in knowing that Carolina is now with him at peace. ~Ronna

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