Wrilshxer Mendoza went home on Friday, February 9, 2024. Born to Eladio Mendoza and Consuelo (Hernandez) Mendoza; she was a native of California.
Wrilshxer joined the Army right after high school. She served for 22 years. She enjoyed being a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne. The horror of the war stayed with her, she could never scrub her hands hard enough to remove those memories or the guilt of surviving. She did five tours in Afghanistan. She also suffered from chemicals that she was exposed to during the war. She earned many medals but did not like people to think of her as a hero.
She was an amazing runner, and the L.A. Marathon was her favorite. She was a woman of loyalty, respect, integrity and she always did selfless service. She also had a passion for animal rescue and gardening.
She is survived by her siblings, Connie, Lupe, Angie, Eladio, Stacey and Tatiana; brother-in-law, Steven, nieces and nephews, Consentina, Alexia, DC, Joseph, John, Wil, Maya, Ryder, Lennon, Hunter McKenzie; her dog, Dottie and Cat Dog.
A Graveside Service will be 11:30 AM, Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72, Sarasota, Florida 34241. There will be a luncheon following the ceremony at Der Dutchman restaurant in Sarasota. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd Street West, Bradenton, FL 34209, is in charge of arrangements.
The Lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the SPCA or Wounded Warriors Project or "Wrilshxer's Magic Garden" donations may be mailed to P.O. Box 55504, Saint Petersburg, FL 33732.
FUNERAL HOME
Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory (43rd St. Chapel) - Bradenton
604 43rd Street West, Bradenton, Florida
UPCOMING SERVICE
Graveside Service
Feb. 29, 2024
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Sarasota National Cemetery
