Maria Luisa Mendoza

July 1, 1934 - April 9, 2022

Mar�a Luisa Mendoza, 87 years old, passed away on April 09, 2022 at 06:50 in the morning at her home in the arms of her daughter Marta Mendoza. Mar�a Luisa was born on July 1, 1934 on a ranch in the Municipality of Cotija, Michoac�n, the daughter of Luciano Guti�rrez and Porfidia Mendoza. Mar�a Luisa gathered fruit and gave it to Manuel Mendoza (also deceased) at the age of only five years and that is how their love story began. Mar�a Luisa and Manuel Mendoza got married when she was 18 years old and they had 14 children, who now have 10. Mar�a Luisa was a devout parishioner who often attended parish events. She attended spiritual retreats, pilgrimages to the Virgin of Guadalupe, and participated in collecting offerings for the parish. She loved taking care of her flowers and plants. He liked to caress the flowers and speak nice words to them so that they would sprout more strongly. She was a social person, close to her friends and family. She liked to chat with everyone regardless of age or status. She was a very happy person, Mar�a Luisa loved all her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. We know that in the place where God has called you, you are very happy and now you rest in peace. You were a mother who sacrificed herself for her children that she loved so much. You left us many teachings, examples, and memories, always with a smile. Thank you for always leading us on the right path. We will forever love you in our hearts and forever miss you. Now Maria Luisa is with her husband Manuel, her son Felipe, her daughters Alicia and Lupe in eternal rest. Viewing will be held 4 PM - 6 PM Thursday, April 28th, 2022 at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel, 127 E. Caldwell Ave., Visalia. Rosary will be held 6 PM - 7 PM Thursday, April 28th, 2022 at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial services will be held 12 PM - 1 PM Friday, April 29th, 2022 at St Jude Church, 3824 Mitchell Rd, Ceres, CA 95307. Graveside services will be held 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Friday, April 29th, 2022 at Ceres Memorial Park Cemetery, 1801 E Whitmore Ave, Ceres. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.