Patrocinio Mendoza “Nene” York

Patrocinio Mendoza “Nene” York, of Texas City, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018 in League City, Texas at the age of 82. She was born on May 30, 1936 in the Phillipines to Godofredo and Patrocinio Mendoza.

Nene earned her nursing degree from Southern Islands Hospital in the Philippines. After traveling throughout the United States and marrying Lem York in 1966, they settled in Galveston, Texas, where they raised three children. Nene worked as an registered nurse for several decades in many hospitals in Galveston, including U.S. Public Health, Shriner’s Burns, U.T.M.B., and T.D.C.J. She was a devout Catholic serving Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Patrick’s parishes. And she dedicated much of her time to the Filipino Sto. Nino prayer group and annual fiesta.

Nene was preceded in death by her sisters Fortunata “Bebe” Nalada and Thelma Torres, and brothers Wilfredo Mendoza and Filmino Mendoza. She is survived by her husband of 52 years Lem York, daughter Ethel Procell and husband Paul, sons Thad York and wife Kristin, Patrick York and wife Andrea, sisters, Alita Solon and Ruth Paras, brother Godofredo Mendoza, grandchildren Emma York, Madeline York, and Lilly Procell, as well as many other loving family and friends.

The Family will receive friends on Friday, December 21, 2018 from 4-6:00PM with a Rosary at 6 o’clock at Crowder Funeral Home, 1645 East Main, League City, Texas 77573. A Funeral Mass will follow on Saturday at 10:00am at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 1224 Cedar Drive, LaMarque, Texas 77568. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Dickinson, Texas.

5 comments

  1. Tia Nene our prayers will include that you are now rested in peace.

    Peace is freedom in tranquility (Cicero).

    Reynaldo A Quijano
  2. Our prayers are with the family

    Bill Barcheers
  3. My heartfelt condolences to the York family. The loss of a loved one is so hard to bear. During times of distress ou heavenly Father lovingly assures us “I will really hold on to you with my right hand of righteousness.” (Isa. 41:10) May the God of all comfort be with you at this difficult time. (2 Cor. 1:3, 4)

    CM
  4. My deepest Condolence to the York and Mendoza Family..
    Eternal Rest Grant Unto her, Oh Lord.
    And Let Perpetual Light Shine upon Her
    May She Rest In Peace.
    AMEN 🙏🏼
    Nenen

    Nenen Coraza
  5. My deepest condolences to Mr. York and your family. I will truly miss her presence. May Ms. York rest in peace! God bless you all!

    Theresa Esparza

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