Jessica Mendez-Nava

JESSICA MENDEZ-NAVA Click here to view a video of Jessica's life IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Jessica Rae Mendez-Nava, 21, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 19, 2008, at her home. She was born December 19, 1986, in Orange County, California, to Misael Mendez Nava and Debbie K. Roberts. She attended Taylorview Jr. High School, Idaho Youth Ranch, and graduated from West View High School. She was a foster child for four years and lived with Thaddeus and Janice Zabriskie of Idaho Falls. She enjoyed hanging out with her friends, collecting angel figurines, spending time with her nephews and godson, reading and writing poetry, and taking pictures. Survivors include: Mother: Debbie Macias, Roberts, ID Father: Miseal Mendez-Nava, Missouri Brother: Louis F. Mendez-Nava, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Rosella M. Roberts, Roberts, ID She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Kitty M. Roberts and Lavon Roberts. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 25, 2008, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave., Idaho Falls. The family will visit with friends for one hour prior to services at Wood Funeral Home. ------------------------------------ Condolences received online: alice kaye guyer ak1943@ida.net I knew Jessica Mendez. Jessica was a gifted intelligent individual. She had the world and a full productive life ahead of her. I was impressed by her intelligence and sensitivity. She was an unique individual. I will miss her and wish she would have given herself more time but I realize that I was not in her shoes. I have benefitted from knowing her in a special way. Alice Kaye Guyer Cathy Conger & Betsy Parkin cconger@youthranch.org We would like to offer our sympathy. Jessica was a bright girl. We knew her several years ago while she was going through some difficult times. She kept in touch with us and we will miss her monthly phone calls. Cathy Conger & Betsy Parkin Brook Lopez blopez@cassiacounty.org Hello, I was Jessica's "staff" from the Idaho Youth Ranch. While she was there we had a great relationship and grew to be very close. Even after she left we kept in touch on a regular basis. I am so very sad for your family, she was a wonderful, energetic, sweet young lady and she will be missed very, very much by all who knew her. Brook Lopez Crystal McCarty crystal.mccarty@teleperformance.com Jessica has touched many lives including mine. While she attended the IYR I had the opportunity to get to know Jess. She was a very loving, caring, and intelligent young adult. She would always show me her poetry instead of having to "talk." That was her way of expressing her feelings at that time. Jess will be very missed and my sympathy goes out to all of the family at this time of sorrow. Jan Baxter I will always remember Jessica's beautiful smile, her courage and her efforts to swim upstream in a wild river. My condolences to Debbie, Rose, and Louie Your Other Mother LLC jbthatesid@yahoo.com We provided transportation for Jessica and found her charming and witty. For such a young woman, she had an incredible sense of empathy and also a great work ethic. She will be missed. Tina Rojas I am so sorry to hear the loss of Jessica. My memories of Jessica was when she was a kid in grade school. I will always remember her for her friendliness and caring. My prayers are with you Debbie, Rose and Louie. God bless you! Dulce I love you guys and I'm so sorry (Debbie and Aunt Rosa and all of Jessica's family) Suzie Webster I will miss you so very much. You always were there for me when I needed someone. You will always be in my HEART. I LOVE U MY FRIEND:] To: Jessica Mendez’s Family Deena Surerus, LPN - I wanted to let you know how much I loved Jessica. I am a nurse at State Hospital South and have worked with Jessica many times over the years. In fact, Jessica would call me almost weekly for someone to talk to. Please know that you are in my prayers at this very trying time and know that Jessica was well loved whether she realized it or not. Her cute smile and contagious laugh are things that I will always remember about her! Please know that there are many people sharing in your sorrow. Jessica will be missed by many!!!! God Bless you all! Deena Surerus, LPN -