Obituary of Luz Mendez

Luz M. Mendez, age 85, of Bridgeport passed away into the eternal presence of the Lord on Thursday, June 12, 2014 in Ludlowe Center for Health & Rehabilitation, Fairfield, CT. Luz was born in Puerto Rico to Juana Retamar. Luz is survived by her son Confessor Mendez, Jr. (Michele Muniz); her daughters Miriam Reyes ( Alfredo Andino), and Ana Mendez (Alberto Barbosa; her brother Edelmiro Retamar from Florida; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and host of other relatives and friends who will surely miss her. Friends are invited to attend calling hours on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 from 11a.m. - 1p.m at the Funeraria Luz de Paz, (Peaceful Light Funeral Home), 426 E. Washington Ave., Bridgeport, CT. followed by a 1p.m. Funeral service. Interment will take place in Park Cemetery, Bridgeport, CT. Please sign our online Book of Memories where you may share your thoughts, memories, prayers, pictures and so much more and is found EXCLUSIVELY at www.luzdepaz.com.