Elva Yolanda Mendez was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at the blessed age of 85. She was born November 26, 1935 in Coahuila, MX to Eliseo and Zaragosa Gutierrez. She is reunited in heaven with her parents; siblings Antonio Gutierrez, Maria Elena Gutierrez, Sergio Gutierrez. She is loved and will be greatly missed by her husband of 51 years Jose Luis Mendez; sister Oralia Neaves; sons Rolando Sandoval, Ernest Mendez (Barbara), Jose Luis Mendez, Jr. (Melinda Priscilla); grandchildren Pamela Ann Mendez (Andrew), Ernest Mendez Jr. (Raquel), Mercedes Marie Mendez, Reina Sandoval, Raqueel Sandoval; great-grandchildren Nathan, Emma, Dominic, Charly, Ariana; as well as extended family members and friends. Heaven has gained our most beloved blessing. She will live forever in our hearts.