Our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Sister Alice Mendez Saldana, age 73, resident of Austin was called by our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 13, 2001. Mrs. Saldana was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 26 years Horace Saldana and her beloved parents Sergio and Maria Mendez.Survivors include: Beloved Children, Joseph Saldana and wife Cheryl, of Florida, Edward Saldana and wife Tomie Sue of Kyle, John Saldana, Horace Saldana, Paul Saldana and wife Sylvia, Marie Garcia and husband Jim, Patricia Aguilar, Paula Trevino and husband Adolph, Gloria Sustaita and husband Don all of Austin. Brother, Elias Mendez and wife Donicia of Austin; Sisters, Mary Soliz and husband Felipe of Austin and Lupe Pineda and husband Raul of San Antonio. She is also survived by 17 Grandchildren and 7 Great-Grandchildren. Recitation of rosary Friday 7:00pm at the Mission Funeral Home Chapel. She will lie in state at 9:00am on Saturday with Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated at 10:00am at St. Anthony?s Catholic Church in Kyle,Texas. Rev. Fr. Howard Gertz will officiate. Interment will follow in Assumption Cemetery. The Saldana Family wishes to express their gratitude to Dr.?s A. Sonstein, Paul Tucker, K. Lyson and the wonderful staff of El Milagro Dialysis Center for their care and love given to our mother during her illness. Serving as pallbearers are her Grandsons. ?To Those I Love and Those Who Love Me?;? When I am gone, release me, let me go; I have so many things to see and do, Don?t tie yourself to me with tears, be happy that we had so many years, I gave you Love?.You can only guess how much you gave me in happiness, I thank you for the love you each have shown, But it is time I travel alone?.So grieve awhile for me, Grieve you, must. Then let your grief be comfort by trust, It?s only for a while that we must part. So Bless the memories within your heart, I won?t be far away, for life goes on, Though You can?t see or touch me, I will be near, If you listen with your heart, you will hear, All my love around you soft and clear, and then when you must come this way alone, I will greet you with a smile and a ?Welcome Home?.