Born in Tucson, November 13, 1927, passed away peacefully January 15, 2026. Laura is survived by her five children; Frank Mendez, Jr, Ron Mendez, Tish Mendez, Arturo Mendez and Mark Mendez; her many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; her brother Alfredo and sister Elsa.

Our mother was a very kind, loving, generous woman. She had a great faith in God, and it showed in her everyday life. She was a great cook and loved to travel and dance. Her family was everything to her and she will be greatly missed by all her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and all who knew her. She has finally joined our father, her parents and two brothers Pedro and Gustavo who she missed dearly.