Josephine M. Mendez

Josephine M. Mendez

OGDEN - Josephine M. Mendez, 75, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at Wasatch Care Center.

She was born August 8, 1928 in Farmington, Utah to Joseph and Mary Maestas Martinez. She married Adolfo M. Mendez on June 11, 1949 in Ogden.

Josephine was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She was employed by the Naval Base and also employed by Troy, Model and Utah Hand laundries.

Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed bowling for 45 years, dancing, and going to Wendover.

Surviving are her husband, Adolfo M. Mendez of Ogden; their children, Steven A. (Nanci) Mendez, Layton; Cynthia (Chuck) Salazar, Ogden; Mercedes DeGroot, Roy; Lisa (Jim) Burton, Layton; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, and two brothers.

The family is grateful to IHC Hospice and Wasatch Care Center for their loving care of Josephine.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
July 11, 2004
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceSt. Joseph's Catholic Church
514 24th Street
Ogden, UT 84401
July 12, 2004
12:00 PM
CemeteryOgden City Cemetery
20th and Madison
Ogden, UT 84404
July 12, 2004