Rena Mendoza Veillon, 89, of Orange, Texas, passed away on August 7, 2018, at her home in Orange.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 10, 2018, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Father Daleo. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn cemetery.
Visitation will be 5:00 p.m., Thursday, August 9, 2018, with a Rosary to follow at 6:00 p.m. at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born and raised in the Cove in Orange, Texas, on September 4, 1928, she was the daughter of Leon Mendoza and Clara (Boudreaux) Mendoza. Rena had an adventurous spirit and loved traveling. She enjoyed shopping, collecting bells, hummingbirds and butterflies. Rena was a true business woman through and through. She loved spending time and visiting her family. Rena will be dearly missed by all those who came to know and love her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Clara Mendoza; husband, Harry B. Veillon; grandchildren, Rory Veillon and Dustin Conley; and brother, Leonard Mendoza.
She is survived by her children, Yvonne Veillon of Bridge City, Brenda Mouton and husband Jim of Orange, Barbara Hester and husband Joe of Lake Livingston, Dale Conley and husband Paul of Leander, Rick Veillon and wife Debbie of Orange, and Randy Veillon and wife Susan of Orange; grandchildren, Tiffany Moore, Kayla Veillon, Heather Horn, Heath Mouton, Nick Conley, Justin Veillon, Josh Veillon, Jordan Veillon, Chris Taylor, Ryan Taylor, and William Veillon; great-grandchildren, Hayden Moore, Clayton Moore, Braden Moore, John McCoy Moore, Addison Mouton, Carleigh Mouton, Callen Horn, Hutson Horn, Payden Horn, Liam Taylor, Stetson Veillon, and Levi Veillon.
Serving as pallbearers will be Heath Mouton, Nick Conley, Justin Veillon, Josh Veillon, Jordan Veillon, Chris Taylor, Ryan Taylor, and William Veillon.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Southeast Texas Hospice at 912 W. Cherry Ave. Orange, TX 77630.
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Donna Hagan
September 6, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. I didn’t realize she had passed until I went to the cemetery this morning I meant Reena back in 06 right after my daughter passed. She would do her daily walks at the cemetery. We would all meet up at a certain time every evening Me, Geri, Bobby and her. She will be missed. She would always tell us about her husband still bossing her around from the other side. Telling her what to do. Lol. The kids thought she was going crazy, but we believed her. I know she’s enjoying Heaven and I hope she gives my Felicity Starr and HUGE hug for me. See you soon my friend. Love you. :heart:
Mike & Vickie Smith
August 13, 2018
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August 9, 2018
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August 9, 2018
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August 9, 2018
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Tommy Robin Lamprecht
August 9, 2018
Y'all are in our Thoughts and Prayers. So saddened to hear of your loss.
Jo Fite
August 9, 2018
Sweet, kind, giving, thoughtful, helpful...….she was all of those things! I am so sorry for the families loss...…..! Jo Fite
Martha White Nelson
August 9, 2018
Memories are far too numerous when a person has known Rena as long as I have, since age 3. My mama, Betty, and Rena became great friends as soon as they met back in the old neighborhood, and stayed friends until mama passed on. I'm sure they are having a grand old gab fest right now and catching up. Veillon family, my heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through these hard days. Sending love and hugs, Mart.
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August 8, 2018
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August 8, 2018
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August 8, 2018
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