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Ehlma Garcia-Mendez Obituary

Garcia-Mendez, Ehlma CMA (AAMA) Devoted wife of Jose "Tino" Mendez; Loving daughter of Elma and the late Pedro Garcia; Dear sister of Pedro Jr. (Barbara), Jose (Kathleen), Adolfo (Esmeralda) and Victor (Sue); Fond sister-in-law of Linda (Carlos) Campos and Rudy Mendez; Loving aunt of Emilia, Lisa, Jessica, Sarah, Jon, Zachary, Abigail, Cody, Jacob, Davina, Daniela, Jason, Lanea, Raul, Maria Teresa, Joaquin and Lucia. President and Trustee, Aux Plains Chapter: American Association of Medical Assistants. Past President of Illinois Society of Medical Assistants (ISMA). ISMA Assistants Life Member and Distinguished Service Award recipient. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9p.m. Funeral Friday, 9:00a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge to St. Catherine of Alexandria Church, 4107 W. 107th Street, Oak Lawn Mass 10:00a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society, 17060 S. Oak Park Ave, Tinley Park. For funeral info 708-422-2700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 28, 2013.

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Patti Bean

September 5, 2013

Ehlma will be missed so much. I am so glad for the time we spent at the ISMA Conference last April. Also, remember you and Ehlma dancing at the banquet a few years ago. She was brave, fought hard, and now is with Jesus. Praying for you Tino and your family.

August 31, 2013

Hey "girlfriend" of older days!! Please note you will be terribly missed.
Hope to someday "meet" up with you again!
All our love,
Rich & Alice Jones

Robin Bluestein

August 31, 2013

Tino:

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ehlma will always have a special place in my heart. I will miss her.

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

August 29, 2013

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. At the request of Katie Chiczewski, Ehlma will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 08 SEP, 11:00 a.m., at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

August 29, 2013

Ehlma will be so missed. I am so glad I was able to spend some time with her at our State Convention this April. She was positive and fought till the end. A piece of my heart is now missing. Tino, my heart goes out to you and your family.

LIZ Hasler

August 28, 2013

Ehlma, our dear friend and mentor, will be sorely missed in ISMA. I first met Ehlma in school in 1987 and came to know her through our meetings. Her strength and dignity are to be admired. I'll miss you, dear Ehlma. Rest in peace.

Gerry Kling

August 28, 2013

rest in peace Ehlma,you were a great lady and teacher and very important to the AAMA,you will be missed and your family is in my prayers, Love Gerry Kling

Betty Kronemeyer

August 28, 2013

Glad we had the special time together at the Medical Assistants Meeting. You have been so brave. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family Betty Kronemeyer, CMA

Sara Baer

August 28, 2013

I can't tell everything that made Ehlma special as it would take me all day. She truly was a friend to all she met. I am glad that ISMA brought us together and I had a chance to know her. God Bless her and prayers to the family.

Julie Stoffregen, CMA (AAMA)

August 28, 2013

I am saddened to hear of Ehlma's passing. She fought a long, brave battle and is now at peace in heaven. I am grateful for every thing she did for the Illinois Society of Medical Assistants. My sympathy to you, Tino and the family. God give you courage to face the coming days.

August 28, 2013

The executive board and the entire membership of the Illinois Society of Medical Assistants and the Aux Plaines Chapter will never forget the great things you did for our organization. Donna Radzun CMA (AAMA) ISMA President 2012-2014

Cheryl Mizyed (Broda)

August 28, 2013

My sincerest condolences to the family of this brave woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you

Cheryl Tracey

August 28, 2013

Shocked to see that your beloved wife passed away. We will pray for both of you. Our sincere sympathies.

August 28, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Ehlma fought so long and hard.
Know how loved she was by her family. The ISMA and Aux Plaines chapter share your loss

She was the glue that held Aux Plaines Chapter together these past years.
\Ehlma always had a smile for everyone.

Remember her wedding and the mariachis she so enjoyed.

She will be missed,my prayers are with her family.

Dololres Dupree CMA(AAMA) Aux Plaines Chapter

Maureen Fleckenstein

August 28, 2013

Jose, Kathy & Family,

My thoughts & prayers are with you at this very sad time.

Rose Bezouska

August 28, 2013

Rest in Peace...my sweet friend...it is going to be lonely without the thought of you around us...my sincere sympathies to Tino and family...she is now resting with Angels...and has no pain.

Joanne Bednarkiewicz

August 28, 2013

I am so sorry to hear this. She was a great person and will be missed dearly.

Orli Torres

August 28, 2013

Para ser un angel no hay que tener alas, ni ser invisible. Solo hay que ser especial e la vida de otra persona. Asi como tu lo eres en la mia.
To be angel you don't need to have wings or be invisable. You just have to be special in another person's life, Just as you are in mine. I love you Ehlma. I know you are resting in heaven and are lucky that God had a better plan your you.

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St. Catherine of Alexandria Church

4107 W. 107th Street, Oak Lawn, IL

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