Marina Mendoza Obituary (1937

Marina Manansala Mendoza, a dedicated and vibrant spirit, departed this life on September 8, 2026, at the age of 89. Marina, a long-time resident of West Orange, New Jersey, was known for her unwavering faith and commitment to her beloved church, Iglesia Ni Cristo, (Church of Christ) locale of Nutley. She was a beacon of light, always present at every church activity and ready to lend a helping hand. Her devotion to her faith was inspiring, and her presence in the church community will be deeply missed. Marina found great joy in listening to drama stories, an activity that brought her immense pleasure and transported her to different worlds. Her love for storytelling was infectious, often captivating the attention of her family and friends. She was an active parishioner, a dedicated mother, and a loving grandmother. She was a woman of strength, resilience, and love, who lived her life in service to her faith and family. Marina is survived by her children Maria Scott, Pepito Gavieres and his wife Josie Gavieres, Paulyne Gavieres, and Zenaida Santos. She was an adoring grandmother to Maya Travers, Noah Breedlove, Eunice Gavieres, Ebenezer Gavieres, Ezekiel Gavieres and Nikki Gavieres. The family will remember her as a pillar of strength, a beacon of faith, and a source of endless love. Her loss leaves a void that cannot be filled, but her memory will forever remain alive in the hearts of her loved ones. We encourage those who knew Marina Mendoza to share their memories and upload photos to her memorial page. In these shared stories and images, we can celebrate the life of this remarkable woman and keep her spirit alive in our hearts.