SanJuana Mendez:
CLASS OF 1971
Stroman High SchoolClass of 1971
Victoria, TX
SanJuana's Story
Was so sorry to have missed chance to see e1 at all-class reunion. Much has happened since we left halls of Stroman High. Wasn't pleased to learn several yrs ago how much our school has changed. Having been a Raider Belle, will always be a Raider, just as I will always be a Marine.
Have been living in Houston since 1982, where I married 2d time & had last child--a son who is now 28 yrs old. All 3 of my children--2 girls & a boy--live in Houston area. Oldest daughter has 5 children, 2 girls & 3 boys, & has 2 granddaughters & grandson; other daughter had 2 girls & 2 boys but now only has one of each--both of which became 1st & 3d grads in 3d generation--& recently had 1st granddaughter. Son is fairly recently married, has adopted one little girl & recently became dad to another girl; he neither followed in his father's footsteps by going Army nor did he follow...Expand for more
my lead by becoming a Marine, but went Navy instead.
Marriage to my son's father lasted 20 yrs when I chose not to move with him to his hometown in the TX panhandle. This made it possible, though for me to find the right man when we were both in work therapy at the Veteran's Hospital here in Houston. This husband has seen me through rough times, & has taken care of me through my battle with breast cancer; have now been cancer-free 8 yrs (as of 2 Oct., last yr). He has gained approval from my family &, if he could choose where to live, he wouldn't hesitate to choose Victoria as his home.
I miss seeing my old classmates & would welcome emails or messages from any of you; can be found in Facebook as SanJuana--NOT Sanjuana--(Janie) Méndez. Would LOVE to catch up with all who looked me up here; maybe there I will remember those of you I couldn't remember here.
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