Cristina Mendez

Cristina Mendez

Cristina Mendez, 41, of, Brownsville, Texas. Beautiful sister, and amazing friend passed in peace on Sunday July 18, 2021.Cherished daughter, and Loving mother.

She is survived by her daughters Victoria Mendez, Vanessa Mendez. Her mother Maria Mendez. Her brothers Ian Martinez, Matthew Dominguez, and Julio Salinas, and other relatives and friends. 

She would walk into a room and made sure everyone knew of her presence with her smile and her addictive laughter. She was full of love and welcomed everyone into her life. 

She had an untamed spirit and would go to great lengths to accomplish her goals and promises she made. She met many great people and personalities from all walks of life and did so with great respect and pleasure. When she was not at work helping other children in need, she would be with her girls teaching them the ways to be compassionate, caring, and responsible. 

She was a devoted fan to her sports teams. Her favorite, as everyone knew, were her Dallas Cowboys and The Houston Astros. Her favorite tv show of ALL time was FRIENDS.  She lived a full life. Got to travel. Watch her teams in person. She had finally gotten her dream job at Child Protective Services. She watched her girls grow up to be exemplary ladies. 

Cristina will be fondly remembered as a loving mother, distinguished citizen amongst her peers. 

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2021, from 10AM to 2PM with a chapel service at 11AM at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Interment to follow at 2PM at Guillen Community Cemetery 9055 Boca Chica Blvd Brownsville Texas 78520. Services are under the guidance of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Crematory & Flower Shop. 657 Springmart Blvd Brownsville, Texas. (956) 350-8485.