Antonia Hernandez Mendez

Antonia Hernandez Mendez, 91 of Caldwell went to be with her Savior Jesus Christ, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Bryan, Texas with her loving family by her side.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Caldwell, Texas, Father Melvin Dornak will be the Celebrant. The Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive guests, Monday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. for visitation and the Holy Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. all at Strickland Funeral Home Caldwell, Texas.

Antonia was born November 7, 1932, in Caldwell, Texas to parents Zacaries O. Hernandez and Liboria (Jimenez) Hernandez. 

She married Lucio Mendez, to this union were blessed 5 children Lucio Jr., Dolores, Sylvia, Rosemary, and Linda.

Antonia loved her family dearly, especially the children, grandchildren great grandchildren and her great great granddaughter. She was a lifelong Devoted member of St. Mary’s Our Lady of the Lourdes Catholic Church and Altar Society. She loved being a mother, and a cook where the family enjoyed eating her beans and tortillas. She was a talented gardener with beautiful roses. 

Preceding Mrs. Mendez are her parents Zacaries and Liboria Hernandez, her husband Lucio Mendez Sr., 5 brothers, Nick, Sam, Cleto, Chebo Hernandez as well as an infant brother and a son-in-law Gary Hott.

She is survived by her loving family, son, Lucio Mendez Jr., of the Meadows Place, TX.,4 daughters, Dolores Hott, Sylvia Pitts & husband Douglas, Rosemary Rodriguez and husband Jaime all of Caldwell, TX., Linda Ford and husband Charles of Wheelock, TX., 2 brothers, Jack Hernandez and wife Dora of College Station, TX., and John Hernandez of Austin, TX., and a sister, Angela Vasquez and husband Albert of Chriesman, TX., 6 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter also by numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and her friends and church families.

Serving as pallbearers are Caleb Ybanez, Andrew Ybanez, Jaime Rodriguez Jr., Cable Hott, Antonio Mendez Jr., and Ruben Hernandez.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested, if you choose a memorial gift, please consider St. Mary’s Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church or the Altar Society