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Maria L. “Linda” Mendieta Hudkins, 65, of Russells Point, passed away Sunday evening, May 29, 2016, at Baton Rouge Care Center, Lima.
Maria was born Oct. 6, 1950, in Lamesa, Texas, to the late William and Dominga Rogers Mendieta. She also was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert and Pete Molina and Billy Mendieta.
On June 28, 1985, she married Bryon Hudkins in Wapakoneta and he survives along with four children, Danni Thornton of Colorado, Jessie (Don) Hosley of North Baltimore and Nicolette Watson and Deena Borba, both of Lakeview; 15 grandchildren, Aaron (Katrina), Katie, Michael, AJ, Rae, Marina, Allison, Evie, Sarah (Cameron), Allyson, Breanna, Rachel, Shelbie, Alexandria, and Tori, seven great-grandchildren, Elijah, Evan, Heavenli, Ryan, Colin, Jase and Zaiden; a sister, Sue Barwiler of Arizona; and several nieces and nephews.
A 1968 graduate of North Baltimore High School, she retired from General Dynamics after 29 years. Linda was a member of Indian Lake Eagles Aeries 3615, Indian Lake Women of the Moose 452 and Doyle R. Miller AMVETS Post 39 Auxiliary, all of Lakeview.
She enjoyed watching NASCAR, bowling, fishing, playing Wii bowling with her family. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family especially her grandchildren, and longtime friend, Jan.
Visitation is one hour prior to a memorial service at noon, Friday, June 3, at Shoffstall Funeral Home, 205 S. Main St., Lakeview.
Memorial contributions may be given to Mooseheart.
Condolences may be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com.