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Sylvia F. Mendoza

November 8, 1952 — May 6, 2025

Mathis, Texas

Sylvia F. Mendoza

Sylvia F. Mendoza, 72, of Mathis, Texas, passed away on May 6, 2025. She was born on November 8, 1952, to parents Apolonio and Hilaria Fonseca.

Sylvia was a strong and loving wife and mother; she always did her best to be there for her family. She was a bit feisty at times, but always meant well when it came to her children. She would give all she had to make sure they were always taken care of.

Sylvia’s favorite TV shows were The Waltons and Little House on the Prairie. She loved to read, with her favorite author being James Paterson. She was very proud of her family and was always surrounded with pictures of all her children and grandchildren all over her room.

Sylvia is reunited with her parents, Apolonio and Hilaria Fonseca; son, Rene Costilla; and one sister. She leaves her memories to her husband, Benito Mendoza; her children, Genaro (Angelina) Costilla, Samuel Costilla, Sonia Mendoza, and Gabino (Jessica) Mendoza; eight grandchildren; five sisters; two brothers; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Sylvia will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be held from 4 PM until 9 PM on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Winsteads’ Funeral Home, where a Holy Rosary will be recited that same evening at 7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 AM on Thursday, Mary 15, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at Cenizo Hill Cemetery.

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Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Winsteads' Funeral Home. 361-547-3224 www.winsteadsfuneralhome.com

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Past Services

Visitation

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

4:00 - 9:00 pm (Central time)

Winsteads' Funeral Home

121 N Duval St., Mathis, TX 78368

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Holy Rosary

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Starts at 7:00 pm (Central time)

Winsteads' Funeral Home

121 N Duval St., Mathis, TX 78368

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Mass

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

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Burial

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

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