Blanca L. Mendia

Blanca L. Mendia, a cherished member of the Elk Grove Village, IL community, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24th, 2026, just days shy of her 82nd birthday. Born on August 28th, 1944, in Guatemala City. Blanca brought warmth, love, and dedication to everyone she met throughout her life.

Residing in Elk Grove Village, Blanca built a life rich in family, friendship, and service. She is survived by her beloved husband of almost 61 years, Leonel, and her loving children: her eldest daughter Lorena Kendall and her husband Doug, her daughter Jessica Furio, and son Lee Mendia and his partner Sarah. Her legacy continues through her precious grandchildren—Brandon, Brianna and her husband Victor, Alexis, Harper Lee, and Harrison—and great-grandchildren, Xaylee and Braylen. Blanca will also be dearly missed by her siblings, Edgar Marroquin, Janette Ortiz, Erick Marroquin, and Aura Marroquin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pablo Humberto Marroquin and Berta Marroquin, and her sister, Dora Davi.

Throughout her life, Blanca dedicated herself to the education and well-being of children in her community. She worked in various capacities, including an administrative role, teacher's assistant, crossing guard, and "lunch mom" at Stevenson, Lincoln, and Ardmore Elementary Schools as well as Grove Junior High School. Her nurturing spirit and commitment positively impacted countless young lives.

Blanca had a deep love for flowers and gardening, finding joy and peace in the beauty of nature. She was also an avid fan of watching old movies with her husband. Above all, her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, who brought her endless pride and happiness.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate Blanca’s life and legacy. Visitation will be held at Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory of Roselle, Illinois, on Friday, August 28th, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Additional visitation will take place at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Schaumburg, IL, on Saturday, August 29th, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM. Following the mass, cremation will be private at the Countryside Crematory.

Blanca will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her, her spirit carried on by the family and friends she so dearly loved.