Our beloved Sabina (Lily) A. Mendoza, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, age 87, resident of Austin, completed her journey to the kingdom of heaven on Monday, October 23, 2000. She was preceded in death by, husband Timoteo O. Mendoza Sr.; sons, Timothy A. Mendoza, Jr., Margarito I and Margarito II; her parents, sisters, brother, and great 6 grandchildren. Survivors include beloved children and spouses, Jesse A Mendoza and Inez, Julian A Mendoza, Albert G. Mendoza and Estella, Jose A. Mendoza and Janie of Columbus, GA, Adela M. Arroyo and Jesse, Lydia M. Hoots, and Alberta Rodriguez and Ben, all of Austin. 22 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews also survive her. She was a devoted Follower of Jesus by her membership with the Roman Catholic Church. The Holy Trinity and the Virgin Mary were her guides. She was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society, Las Guadalupanas, member of the Cursillista movement, and kitchen group of Cristo Rey Catholic Church. She was a devoted Volunteer at the Senior Citizens Center in East Austin. Mrs. Mendoza was a lifelong financial supporter of the ?Virgin de San Juan? in the Rio Grande Valley and Cristo Rey Catholic Church. One of her beliefs was when you speak of someone say something positive. She will be missed deeply by her family, friends, and all who had the opportunity of meeting her. The family request prayers in lieu of flowers and contributions may be made in her name to the Escuelita fund- Cristo Rey Catholic Church ph. 474-6376. Recitation of rosary Wednesday, 7:30pm at the Mission Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday, 10am at Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Franciscan Friars will officiate. Interment will follow in Assumption Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are her grandchildren. Arrangements by Mission Funeral Home, 1615 E. Cesar Chavez, (512) 476-4355. To view memorials on-line, visit www.missionmemorials.com