Teresa Alvarez

Mendoza

Teresa Alvarez Mendoza passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023 at the age of 92.  She is survived by her stepsons, Charlie and Louis Mendoza, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Louis Mendoza, step-daughters, Barbara Zavala and Mary Ramirez and her siblings, John, Chris, Raymond, Jose R. Alvarez, Maria Martinez, Emilia Sanchez and Aurelia Aldama.

Teresa was born on April 9, 1931 in Hollister, CA. to Pablo and Juana Alvarez.  She attended Sacred Heart Parish School and graduated from San Benito High School in 1949.

She was employed by the DMV for 20 years; the majority of those years were at the Watsonville location.  She retired in April 1987.

Teresa and Louie returned to reside in Hollister prior to his passing.  Soon after he passed she participated in the local branch of the American Legion Auxiliary, volunteered at Jovenes de Antaño and was a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church.

The services will be held at Black- Cooper -Sander Funeral Home.  The visitation (2:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.) and the Rosary (6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.) will be on Sunday, July 30, 2023.  The Funeral Mass will be on Monday, July 31, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Church, 680 College St, Hollister, CA.

The graveside service will be on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at the Watsonville Catholic Cemetery, 1456 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, CA.