The Legacy of Benito and Consuelo Mendoza
A Heritage Story of Love, Land, and Legacy
Our story begins with Consuelo Delas Alas Mendoza, a woman of grace and quiet strength, who inherited a humble parcel of land from her family—a piece of earth that carried whispers of generations past. When she passed away in June 2009, her husband, Benito Mendoza, took on the heartfelt duty of tending to what she left behind.
In 2010, with faith and devotion, our father began to breathe life into the land once more. A simple house and a strong perimeter fence rose from the soil, symbols of care and continuity. Over a hundred trees were planted—each one a promise of growth and remembrance. The years were not without challenge: harsh summers tested the young trees, and without a permanent caretaker or electricity, the land relied on the soft hum of a generator and the glow of solar lights.
Yet, amid the stillness and struggle, our father’s vision remained steadfast—to build an ancestral home, a place where the family could always return. A haven of belonging, memory, and hope.
That vision came to life on December 25, 2018, when the Mendoza family gathered once more for a grand reunion. On that Christmas Day, under a starlit sky, the family held the official groundbreaking ceremony—a moment filled with joy and purpose. The night was spent on the ancestral ground, sharing food, laughter, and dreams during a family strategic goal-setting retreat.
By November 2019, the house was completed—standing proudly as a living tribute to love, perseverance, and the enduring spirit of family.
Then, in December 2023, a new chapter began. The land was tilled once again, this time with a renewed sense of purpose. We turned our attention to the earth itself—planting herbs, citrus trees, and flowering plants—small beginnings of our agricultural vision for the farm. It was as if the land, once patiently waiting, began to breathe anew—alive with color, fragrance, and promise.
In October 2024, our beloved father, Benito Mendoza, peacefully passed away. Though his earthly journey has ended, his vision and devotion continue to guide us. With grateful hearts, we—the next generation—pledge to carry forward the legacy of our parents, nurturing the land they loved and preserving the values they instilled in us: faith, family, and stewardship.
Today, the Mendoza ancestral land stands not only as a home, but as a living story—a testament to the dreams of Benito and Consuelo, and to the generations who will continue to nurture what they began.
“From the soil of our ancestors, we continue to grow—rooted in love, nourished by faith, and reaching toward the light of generations yet to come.”