Lucy Mendiola Meyer

Mendiola Meyer, 94, of Asheboro, died Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Meyer was born in Atascosa County, TX on October 18, 1920 to Thomas and Isabel Wilburn Mendiola. In addition to her parents, Lucy was preceded in death by her husband Leroy Frederick Meyer. Lucy was a direct descendent of Olivares Travieso--a member of one of the original sixteen families to settle in San Antonio from the Canary Islands in 1731 by order of King Philip V of Spain. She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Price of Asheboro; grandson Tommy Price (Tammy) of Asheboro and their children Madison and Easton; grandson Michael Price of Morganton, NC and his children Emma and Cooper (mother Kristy Price); granddaughter Deanna Ohlhaut (Stephen) of West Lafayette, IN and their children Jessica, Timothy, Claire, Samuel; grandson Darrell Price of Long Beach, CA and his daughter Holland (mother Kelly Price); and brother George Mendiola of San Antonio, TX. A Mass Service will be held on July 8 at St. John Berchmans Church, 1147 Cupples Road. Burial at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road.. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph County, PO Box 9, Asheboro, NC, 27204-0009. Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro is serving the Meyer family. Article in San Antonio Newspaper: Meyer was strong-willed her whole life By Priscilla Aguirre, Staff Writer Lucy Mendiola Meyer was a devoted wife, a breast cancer survivor, and had relatives that can be traced back to the original founders of San Antonio. Meyer was a direct descendant of Olivares Travieso, who was a member of the original 16 families who came to San Antonio and established the city’s first civil government in 1731. Meyer died in her sleep on June 24 in her home. She was 94. Growing up in Atascosa County, Meyer graduated from Poteet High School with honors and perfect attendance. In her early twenties, Meyer met her late husband Leroy. They were married for more than 50 years. “She met my dad through her cousin and they fell in love right away,” Elizabeth Price said. “I remember them being best friends and were so happy together.” In 1939, Meyer’s husband served in World War II. While he was away, Meyer stayed behind with her only child, Elizabeth. “She had a lot of support during this time by living with family members,” Price said. “I think she handled it very well and remained strong through it all.” Meyer had the luxury of traveling to different areas around the world such as Mexico, Germany, Japan and Holland. “My parents traveled a lot together and one of the places they enjoyed so much was Brownsville,” Price said. “But my mom loved Germany because she was able to visit different places.” In 1963, Meyer and her husband retired together and settled in San Antonio. Meyer’s hobbies were being an excellent seamstress, cooking, and being a homemaker. Meyer loved to be around her family and cared for them deeply. “I remember her mostly being a strong-willed, family-oriented, and loving person,” her niece Sylvia Mendiola said. “She had a good sense of humor and my dad remembers her being the care taker of the family. She was the oldest and she was always looking out for her siblings.” In 2002, Meyer was diagnosed with breast cancer and survived it. Two years later her husband passed away. “My dad and I were there during the surgery and she never complained about any pain she had,” Price said. “I think her heritage built strength in her because she was so strong through the whole experience.” Meyer spent her last years in North Carolina living with her daughter. “She lived with me when she started to get sick and she seemed content by moving here,” Price said. “I know she missed San Antonio but for the most part she enjoyed it here. She slept every night with a rosary in her hand and I tried to make it as comfortable as I could for her.” “She remained with a sharp mind until the end and will buried with my dad in San Antonio at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.”