Inocencia Duarte Mendoza, born April 28, 1927 in Bridgeport, Texas to Merced Duarte and Gertrude Rios. Died Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at home in Irving, Texas. Preceded in death by parents and one son. Survived by husband of 30 years, Victor Mendoza; daughters, Olivia Cipirano, Mela Valdez, Elida (Chevy) Valdez; sons, Merced (Pete) Rodriguez and Juan A. Valdez; 17 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren; 18 great-great grandchildren; 10 surviving siblings; many friends and loved ones. Vigil for the deceased 6:30 p.m., Friday and funeral service 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 20, both at Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial to follow at Calvary Hill Cemetery, Dallas.