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Gloria Mendez 1952-2025 Gloria M. Mendez, age 73, a resident
Gloria Mendez 1952-2025 Gloria M. Mendez, age 73, a resident of Bosque, N.M., passed away on Nov. 8, 2025. She enjoyed embroidering tea towels. She loved to be outside with her chickens; she liked gardening and tending her rose bushes. She loved sitting on the porch watching the hummingbirds. Gloria is preceded in passing by her mother, Rebecca M. Villanueva; and father, Frank Villanueva. She is survived by her husband, Macario Mendez; daughter, Roseann Peralta; granddaughter, Nicole Peralta; brothers, Frank (Poncho) Villanueva, Lawrence Villanueva, Freddie Villanueva and wife, Erlinda; nephews, Matthew Villanueva and Jake Villanueva; nieces, Rebecca Villanueva and Josephine Hayward; great-nephews, Matthew Villanueva Jr. and Konrad; and great-niece, Karizma. A celebration of life will take place at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, 418 W. Reinken Ave. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:30 a.m. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel 505-864-4448, where an online guest register is available at noblin.com.
