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Pause Now Thank We All Our God by Anne Marie David
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Memories & Candles

“Mom i miss you more and more eachday... your smile, your laugh, and the way your voice sounds. I wish I could give you a big hug and kiss and wish a...Read More »
1 of 29 | Posted by: Olga Mendoza - Granada hills, CA

My Mom on her 50th Birthday “Well Mommy.. your birthday is almost here and i remember how you use to always be mad cause we would always buy you presents... you would say i dont...Read More »
2 of 29 | Posted by: Olga Mendoza - daughter

“A Daughter's Promise Every time that I smile,Every time that I sigh,I think of your face,And a tear escapes my eye.You were my world,My inspiration...Read More »
3 of 29 | Posted by: Yvonne Arango - Family friend

“Mom this month will be a year that you have been gone and i don't know how we survived. I miss you more and more everyday. I can still remember when...Read More »
4 of 29 | Posted by: Olga - Granada Hills, CA

“It's been almost six months since you've been gone,and,I miss you dearly!I keep you in my heart and remember our past,I just wish that I didn't stay...Read More »
5 of 29 | Posted by: Albert Rincon Jr.

“Mommy... The last memory I have of you is when we were in the kitchen and I was washing dishes and you were cutting up the chilli for the salsa we...Read More »
6 of 29 | Posted by: Olga Mendoza

“My Beloved Sister, I Will Always Love you Nomatter What Throuqh Thick && Thin, You Forever Will Be In My Heart & In My Thouqhts. I Will...Read More »
7 of 29 | Posted by: Lisi Silva - Culver City, CA

“In our hearts and in our prayers. ”
8 of 29 | Posted by: Aremi & Girls

“To my brother David and family. This is hard for me to put into words what Sylvia meant to me. She was like a sister to me and it saddens to me to...Read More »
9 of 29 | Posted by: Adela Perez - Ontario, CA

“May God be with you and all your family in this time of great loss, I will always remember Sylvia as a the beautiful person that she was. ”
10 of 29 | Posted by: Pearl Casey (Lopez) - San Jose, CA

“David and Family, there are not many words one can give to console another in a time of such a great loss, a Wife; Mother; Grand Mother; Daughter;...Read More »
11 of 29 | Posted by: Belinda Alvarez Ramos - CA

“I am honored to have known Sylvia, from the moment I met her I liked her instantly. She had this unique way of making people feel at home. Sylvia was...Read More »
12 of 29 | Posted by: Ellie Yrineo - Los Angeles, CA

“Condolences to the Mendoza family. God Bless the family & friends. May all the memories stay alive in each one of our hearts. ”
13 of 29 | Posted by: sylvia diaz (lopez) - CO

“Dear Bernice, We are completely shocked at the suddenness of the demise of your mother. May God give her eternal rest and may her soul rest in peace....Read More »
14 of 29 | Posted by: BarBara VanBoxtel & Family - CA

“Bernice & family, May god bless you & guide you through these hard times. My heart goes out to your family. "We are touched by Angels...Read More »
15 of 29 | Posted by: Robin Varney - Newhall, CA

“Bernice and family, so sorry to here of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Though we may not always understand...Read More »
16 of 29 | Posted by: Nicia Sanchez - Fontana, CA

“I know in my heart that she is at peace, I will hold on to the good memories that I was blessed to have spent with her. She will be missed. My...Read More »
17 of 29 | Posted by: Rosalina Ceniceros - CA

“To all the Mendoza Family, We as a family, extend our deepest Sympathy and Love. We are here for you for whatever you may need. Thank you Sylvia for...Read More »
18 of 29 | Posted by: Luis, Nina & Jurado Family - CA

“To David, Bernice, Olga, David Jr. and all the grandchildren. I am so sorry for the loss of Sylvia. She certainly was a great lady who never turned...Read More »
19 of 29 | Posted by: Rori - Burbank, CA

“Tia Sylvia, you will and always have been in my heart. ”
20 of 29 | Posted by: Francisca

“Dear Mendoza Family, Just an expression of my deepest sympathy. only God know Why? We are connected by this thing called family it's a beautiful...Read More »
21 of 29 | Posted by: Gloria Ceniceros - San Fernando, CA

“David my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. May the Lord Jesus Christ lighten your grief and sorrow at the loss of your loved one. I...Read More »
22 of 29 | Posted by: Mario Luna and Family - CA

“Sharing in your Sorrow I know this time of grief is so difficult for you, and thinking of you hurting makes my heart hurt too We can never really...Read More »
23 of 29 | Posted by: Yvonne Arango - Culver City, CA

“To David Mendoza and Family, my deepest heartfelt sympathy. Sylvia, was the most beautiful young woman I’ve ever known. Though she was a couple of...Read More »
24 of 29 | Posted by: Olga Salazar And Family - CA

“My deepest condolences to my uncle David and my cousin's...She will forever be in our hearts and never be forgotten.Once a wife,mother,sister,tia and...Read More »
25 of 29 | Posted by: Samantha Larios - Culver City , CA

“To David and family: Our deepest and sincerest condolences to all of you. Sylvia was a beautiful person with a good heart and she will be missed by...Read More »
26 of 29 | Posted by: Victor and Erlinda Amaro & Family - CA

“To the Mendoza Family,my deepest and sincerest condolences.My heart aches dearly with my Tia gone,she was a great part of my life and thank her very...Read More »
27 of 29 | Posted by: Albert Rincon Jr.

“Our condolences to the Mendoza family: David, Dave, Bernice, Olga, Marcel, Jenevive, Julissa, Bella, Andrew & Savannah. God Rest your soul...Read More »
28 of 29 | Posted by: Michele Stetz - Reseda, CA

“First of all i'd like to start off by sending my condolences to all of the family. I am saddened that Silvia is no longer with us. I have great...Read More »
29 of 29 | Posted by: Norma Arballo - Burbank, CA


Sylvia Ann Martinez was born in El Paso, Texas on November 25th, 1955. She later moved to Culver City, California where she met her soul mate and husband of 37 years, David Mendoza. She is survived by her Mother Angelina "Angie" Ceniceros and her 4 brothers..... Joe, Robert, Mando, Louie, and her 5 sisters....Irma, Rosemary, Nena, Elizabeth, Belinda; 3 Children, David Jr., Bernice, Olga; 5 grandchildren, Jenaive, Julissa, Gabriella, Andrew, and Savannah. She was a loving and caring person who always had her door open. She never judged anyone and she never held a grudge. She was a lovely wife, mother, Nana, and friend to all. Her friends were a huge part of her family.She will always be here to guide each one of us until we are reunited in heaven.