Vivian Juanita Mendoza, 65 Pala, Ca.
Past away peacefully in her home September 7, 2015 surrounded by family at bedside.

Viv was Born September 29, 1949 in Los Angeles, Ca. She lived in Escondido, Ca. For approximately 20 years attending Central Elementary and Escondido high school.

Vivian lived many places throughout California learning various trades such as welding, trucking, construction, anything you can think of she did. Vivian was well known to be an eager and determined business Entrepreneur throughout life. She loved traveling around the world meeting tons of people and learning all different ways of the people from coast to coast. Anybody who knew Vivian has so many beautiful and hilarious memories of her. Viv made huge impacts on what seems to be anybody whose life she encountered. All will say she was definitely the life of the party. She will be missed deeply and survived by Family and Friends.

Vivian is survived by Brother's Ted Ward, Bernard Garcia, Sisters Susie and Vicky Garcia, 35 nieces and nephews, 62 Great nieces and nephews and 23 great great nieces and nephews.
Vivian was Predeceased by Mother Irene Lachusa, Father Nicholas Mendoza, Brothers Jimmy Contreras, Tony Mendoza, Frankie Ward and Sister Virginia Scerato.