ULYSSES – Virginia Mendoza, 67, died Monday, April 20, 2026. 

She was born May 17, 1958 to Antonio and Celia (Rodriguez) Longoria.

She loved Jesus wholeheartedly and lived her life in devotion to Him. Her greatest joy was being a mother and loving wife.

She was known for her kindness, humor, intelligence, wisdom, and quiet strength.

Survivors include her mother; husband, Abel Mendoza; children: Sarah Hall, Bobby Mendoza, Sabrina Del Fierro, Raymond Mendoza, Abel Jr. Mendoza, Stephanie Mendoza-Allen, and Samantha Haddox; brothers, Israel Longoria and Antonio Longoria, Jr.; sister, Anna Garcia; grandchildren: Victor Jr. Del Fierro, Alicia Del Fierro, Marcos Del Fierro, Brayden Sena, Roman Sena, Isabella Sena, Kaylee Mendoza, Azlee Grace Mendoza, Peyton Haddox, and Olivia Hall; and great-grandson, Victor Hugo Del Fierro III, with another great-grandchild expected in December 2026.

She was preceded in death by her father.

• Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, April 24, 2026 at Garnand Funeral Home Chapel in Ulysses, with Deacon Apolonio Rodriguez presiding.

Burial will follow at the Ulysses Cemetery in Ulysses.

Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses.

Condolences may be left at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.