Dayna Mendoza Obituary (1982 - 2018)

Dayna Mendoza October 12, 1982 - October 17, 2018 Our beloved daughter, sister, niece, cousin, and mother Dayna Mendoza, 36, returned Home to Our Heavenly Father on October 17, 2018. She was born to Gloria Flores and Robert Mendoza on October 12, 1982 in Ogden, Utah. Dayna received her education in Ogden and graduated from Washington High School in 2005. Dayna has always been an important part of our family and was often referred to as the heart of it. She was never happier than when she was surrounded by her family and being "Aunt D" was only rivaled by the title of Mom. On April 3, 2007 Dayna welcomed the love of her life into this world, Geordyn Lynn Mendoza. From the moment Geordyn was born there was nothing on this earth that gave Dayna more pride, hope, and joy. Dayna and Geordyn were two parts of the same heart and one was never without the other. Dayna blessed us all by how hard and fiercely she loved us, and never left any encounter without a hug and an "I Love You." She was always the first to help whenever anyone was in need and would give you her smile when you couldn't find your own. Because Dayna believed in family and loved those closest to her she never really cultivated friendships, she simply cultivated a bigger family. Dayna spent her life giving to and caring for others, she continues her selflessness though her desire to be and organ donor. Dayna is survived by her daughter Geordyn Lynn, her parents, her very special Uncle Smiley, siblings Robert Jr. (Jen) Mendoza, Travis (Scott Combe) Mendoza, Patricia (Luis Barker) Mendoza, Justin (Teo) Mendoza, Shane Mendoza, Jana (Josh Carruth) Mendoza, Shay (Dottie) Mendoza, Brian Mendoza, and special sister MaryAnn Flores, many Aunts and Uncles, cousins, and a multitude of nieces and nephews. Dayna was preceded in death by Grandmother Victoria and Grandma and Grandpa Mendoza, cousins Rudy II, Frankie, Tracy, her Uncle Rudy and Uncle Boy, and her precious nephew Dionicio. A viewing will be held Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. and the Rosary at 7:15 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd, Ogden. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in memory of Dayna on Friday, October 26, 2018 at 11 a.m., at Saint Joseph's Catholic Church in Ogden, Utah. Interment in Ogden City Cemetery. Rest Well Beautiful Dayna. VisitationMyers Mortuary of Ogden 845 Washington Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 October 25, 2018 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM RosaryMyers Mortuary of Ogden 845 Washington Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 October 25, 2018 7:15 PM ServiceSt. Joseph's Catholic Church 514 24th Street Ogden, UT 84401 October 26, 2018 11:00 AM BurialOgden City Cemetery 20th and Madison Ogden, UT 84404 October 26, 2018