Clara Nancy Mendez Wilsdorf

Clara Nancy Mendez Wilsdorf was born on April 13, 1960 and went into heaven on November 19, 2010. Clara was a loving mother of Artie and Amanda; daughter to Blanca and Carlos Mendez; sister to Felix Mendez and his wife Tami, Connie Giudice and her husband Louie, Claudia Raso and her husband Joe, Carlos Mendez and Latisha Matos, aunt of Joey and David Giudice, Troy, Todd, and Tate Mendez, Danielle and Nicole Raso, and Carlos Mendez Jr. Clara's faith was of utmost importance along with her two children, family, and friends. She was an example to all by BELIEVING in a few simple words: Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. (Corinthians 13:7-8) A favorite prayer of Clara's that she shared with so many loved ones: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; Courage to change the things I can and the Wisdom to know the difference. Amen. Clara opened her beautiful eyes on the night before she went to heaven and her final words were, ""Gracias por todo"" which means, ""Thank you for everything"". A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 24, 2010, 10:00 AM at Holy Ghost Church, 1900 California Street, Denver, Colorado 80202. A Celebration of Life will follow the Funeral Mass at 12:30 PM, located at The Hilton Garden Inn, where Clara was formerly employed, at 1050 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126. There will be no viewings held, just always remember Clara as the beautiful person we all knew and loved. In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to Clara Mendez Wilsdorf Charity Account at any U.S. Bank. Account number 103690357563, which has been opened for the future of her children, Artie and Amanda, and to offset costs of arrangements. Please share your memories of Clara and condolences with her family by selecting the ""sign guestbook"" button below. Footprints One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; One belonged to him and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. ""Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way. But I noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed you most you would leave me."" The Lord replied, ""My precious, precious child, I love you and would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, When you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.""