Biography

When Carmen Garcia was born on September 19, 1914, in Robstown, Texas, her father, Canuto, was 34, and her mother, Estefana, was 22. She married Enrique Mendoza on July 24, 1932, in Hidalgo, Texas. They had ten children in 23 years. She died on March 14, 1996, in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 81, and was buried in San Fernando, Texas on March 16, 1996..

Historical Timeline

Carmen Garcia was born on September 19, 1914, in Robstown, Texas, to Estefana Longoria, age 22, and Canuto Garcia, age 34.

Birth of half-sister
Her half-sister Matilde was born on January 14, 1922, in Brownsville, Texas, when Carmen was 7 years old

Matilde Escobedo (1922-2013)
14 January 1922 Brownsville, Cameron, Texas, USA
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Birth of half-sister
Her half-sister Marcolfa was born on November 4, 1925, in Cameron, Texas, when Carmen was 11 years old.

Marcolfa Escobedo (1925-2012)
4 Nov 1925 Rancho De Las Prietas, Cameron, Texas, USA
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Birth of half-brother
Her half-brother Alejandro (Alex) was born on December 28, 1927, in Brownsville, Texas, when Carmen was 13 years old.

Alejandro (Alex) Escobedo (1927-1997)
28 Dec 1927 Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, USA
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Carmen Garcia Mendoza at about 15 years old

About 1929
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Carmen lived in McAllen, Texas, in 1930. She was single and 16 years old.
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Death of mother
Her mother Estefana passed away on December 24, 1931, in McAllen, Texas, at the age of 39

Estefana Longoria (1892-1931) 24 Dec 1931 McAllen, Hidalgo, Texas, USA
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Marriage
Carmen Garcia married Enrique Mendoza in Hidalgo, Texas, on July 24, 1932, when she was 17 years old.

Enrique Mendoza (1910-1998)
24 Jul 1932 Hidalgo, Texas, USA
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Marriage Certificate
Marriage Certificate: Enrique Mendoza Sr. and Carmen Garcia Mendoza

24-July 1932
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Birth of son
Her son Enrique was born on May 1935, in San Antonio, Texas. Carmen was 21 years old.

May 1935 San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
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Residence
Carmen Garcia lived in San Antonio, Texas, in 1935. Carmen was 21 years old.
1935 San Antonio, Bexar, Texas
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Birth of daughter
Her daughter Minerva was born on May 1937, in San Antonio, Texas. Carmen was 22 years old.

Minerva Mendoza (1937-)
May 1937 San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
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Birth of daughter
Her daughter Irma was born on April 1939, in Texas. Carmen was 24 years old.

Irma Mendoza (1939-)
Apr 1939 Texas
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Birth of son
Her son Ricardo was born on December 10, 1940. Carmen was 26 years old.

Richard Mendoza (1940-2019)
10 December 1940
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Residence
Carmen Garcia lived in San Antonio, Texas, in 1940. she was 28 years old.
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Death of Sister
Her sister Maria Luisa died on October 8, 1941, in San Antonio, Texas, when Carmen was 27 years old.

Maria Luisa Garcia (1912–1941)
8 Oct 1941 San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
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Birth of daughter
Her daughter Maria Del Carmen was born on April 1946, in Bexar, Texas. Carmen was 31 yeas old.

Maria Del Carmen Mendoza (1946–)
Apr 1946 Bexar, Texas
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Birth of daughter
Her daughter Rosa Maria was born on December 1947, in Bexar, Texas. Carmen was 33 years old.
Rosa Maria Mendoza (1947–)
December 1947 Bexar, Texas
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Residence
Carmen Garcia lived in San Antonio, Texas, in 1950. Carmen was 36 years old
1950 San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
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Birth of son
Her son Ramiro was born on August 1951, in Bexar, Texas. Carmen was 36 years old.

Ramiro Mendoza (1951–)
August 1951 Bexar, Texas
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Birth of son
Her son Rogelio was born on September 1955, in San Antonio, Texas. Carmen was 40 years old.

Rogelio Mendoza (1955–) September 1955 San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
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Birth of son
Her son Robert was born on March 1957, in Bexar, Texas. Carmen was 42 years old.

Robert Mendoza (1957–) March 1957 Bexar, Texas
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Birth of daughter
Her daughter Margarita was born on September 1958, in Bexar, Texas. Carmen was 43 years old.

Margarita Mendoza (1958–)
September 1958 • Bexar, Texas
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Death
Carmen Garcia died on March 14, 1996, in San Antonio, Texas, when she was 81 years old.
14 March 1996 • San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA