Alice Mendoza, 87, a resident of T. or C., died at home on Monday, March 8, 2021.

She was born on November 3, 1933 in Kenedy, Texas to Damian and Santos (Navarro) De La Garza. She made her career as a cosmetologist. In her spare time she enjoyed bowling and especially enjoyed time with her family.

Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Bennie L. Mendoza; children – Sarah Yvonne Marquez and husband, Timothy R. Marquez, Deborah Bernero and husband, George Bernero, Bennie D. Mendoza, and Delma R. Johnson; grandchildren – Lindsey M. Bernero and Dakota R. Sisk; and great-grandson, Landon S. Garcia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Damian and Santos De La Garza; brother, David De La Garza; and grandchildren – Alcario “Tony” Garcia and Scotty Marc Marquez.

A Prayer Vigil will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 10:00 A.M. followed by a Memorial Mass at 10:30 A.M. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church celebrated by Rev. Michael Williams.