Maria Estela Mendoza, 69, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away March 31, 2014. Maria shared a happy life with her husband Pedro Mendoza. Together they had three beautiful children. Yvonne “Bonnie” Rodriguez, Jesus Mendoza and Michael Mendoza. Along with 6 grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:00pm- 9:00pm with a Vigil at 7:00pm on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. A Funeral Mass will be at 9:15am Monday, April 7, 2014 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church with a Committal Service to follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast.