Guillermina Aceves Mendoza died peacefully on November 24, 2025, after a valiant and protracted battle with stage 4 stomach cancer. Tototlán, Jalisco, and its extended family across the border are in mourning. Guillermina, who was 62, approached her sickness with the same kindness, humor, and unwavering love that characterized every day of her life.
Born and raised in the heart of Tototlán, Guillermina grew up surrounded by the smells of fresh tortillas and the sound of laughter at family gatherings. She carried that joyful spirit into everything she did, whether cooking for a crowd, telling stories that made everyone double over laughing, or simply sitting on the porch sharing cafecito with neighbors.
As a mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, Guillermina was the glue that held her large family together. Her home was always open, her table always full, and her hugs always ready. Friends say she had a special gift for making people feel loved, no matter how far away they lived or how long it had been since they last saw her.
Even during her battle with cancer, Guillermina never lost her sense of humor. She greeted hospital staff with jokes, comforted her worried children with smiles, and reminded everyone that love is stronger than any sickness. Her faith and her laughter carried her—and everyone around her—through the hardest days.
Guillermina Aceves Mendoza leaves behind her children, grandchildren, siblings, and a Tototlán community that will forever miss her bright eyes and contagious laugh. Her warmth touched lives in Jalisco and beyond, and her memory will live on in every family gathering, every shared meal, and every story told with a smile.
A celebration of Guillermina’s life will be held in Tototlán, with details to be shared by the family. Until then, her loved ones hold tight to the love she gave so freely, knowing that somewhere she is still laughing, still cooking, and still watching over them all. Rest easy, Guille. Your light will never fade.