Mireya Vera Mendoza

Mireya Vera Mendoza, age 66, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Beloved wife for 38 years to Raymond Mendoza, Jr. Loving mother of Joaquin (Carina) Vera, Hector Mendoza and Esteban (fianceé Alexandra) Mendoza. Cherished grandmother of Arianna. Devoted daughter of Argelia and the late Anthony Vera. Dear sister of Darlene (Jose) Mendez, Carmen (David Ruiz) Vera and Paul (Alexandra) Vera. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Fond daughter-in-law of Catalina Mendoza.

She graduated from Kelly High School in 1974 and attended the University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana. Mireya earned her bachelors in Bilingual education in 1978. She went on to earn her Master of Health Services Administration degree from National Louis University in 2008.

Mireya worked diligently as a community advocate. She left a big footprint through her work in the community, in the hospitals she worked for and the legacy she leaves behind. She was active on several boards throughout her career. To Name just a few: Mujeres Latinas en Acción, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education, The Little Village chapter of the American Cancer Society and Benito Juarez High School Vocational Advisory Board, and most recently was elected to serve on the Glenbard Township High School District 87 School Board.

Mireya enjoyed life to the fullest. When she wasn't working, she was looking for a path to run on, a beach to bury her feet in, and a sunny day to soak up the sun. Her most precious memories were spent with her family, many of which were captured on the white sands of Cancun. She stayed connected to her roots throughout her life. She became an excellent cook of traditional Mexican cuisine. Music ran through her soul and dancing was an expression of her passion for Latin music.

Mireya will never be forgotten by all those who knew her.

Visitation Sunday, December 18, 2022 from 2-7 p.m. at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Rd., Lombard, IL 60148. Funeral Service Monday, December 19, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Knollcrest Funeral Home. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park, Forest Park, IL.

Memorials to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 42040, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 (cancer.org) are appreciated.

Below is a Photo Tribute of Vera's Life



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