17/10/2025
Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
It is with deep regret that the Mendez family announce the death of a dear mother, sister, grandmother, greatgrandmother, cousin and friend: Guadalupe Maria Delafuente
Sunrise: December 26th, 1937
Sunset October 14th, 2025.
She is predeceased by her:
Mother- Atiliana Mencias
Father- Encarnacion Mendez
Brothers- Adolfo Mendez & Anselmo Mendez
Sisters- Aurora Mendez, Rosalia Mendez & Gregoria Mendez
Husband- Candelario Delafuente
Common law husband- Antonio Martinez
Son- Orlando Delafuente
Grandson- Javier Aleman
Nieces- Emelina Chen & Onelia Logan
She is survived by her:
Daughters- Gloria Delafuente, Maria Rietz, Lilia Requena & Sonia Martinez
Sister- Maria Mendez
Brother- Fausto Mendez
She is also survived by her 14 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends whose lives were touched by her kindness.
A wake will be held at the Delafuente's residence in Big Falls Village on Friday October 17th, 2025 at 7:00pm.
Funeral Service to celebrate her life and legacy will be held on Saturday October 18th, 2025 10:00 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Big Falls Village.
May her soul rest in peace and rise in glory. Forever In Our Hearts