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Delany Nichole Mena Mendez

October 29, 2013 — March 21, 2026

Perry

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Delany Nichole Mena Mendez, de 12 años, de Perry, falleció el sábado 21 de marzo de 2026 en Blank Children’s Hospital en Des Moines, Iowa.

La visitación se llevará a cabo de 5:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m., con un servicio de oración a continuación, el miércoles 25 de marzo de 2026 en Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Capilla de Perry. La Misa de Sepelio Cristiano se celebrará a las 10:30 a.m. el jueves 26 de marzo de 2026 en la Iglesia Católica St. Patrick en Perry. El sepelio se realizará en el cementerio Violet Hill en Perry. Se pueden dejar condolencias en línea para la familia en www.caldwellparrish.com.

Delany nació el 29 de octubre de 2013, hija de Ana Mendez y Orlando Mena. Fue la querida hermana de Yesica, Jeanson, Katherin, Cindy, Steven y Stephanie.

Delany era una niña alegre y dulce que brindaba felicidad a quienes la rodeaban. Le encantaba escuchar canciones de cuna en su tableta y disfrutaba cuando le hablaban y la hacían cosquillas. Era muy expresiva y podía reconocer a cada uno de sus seres queridos por sus voces.

Encontraba consuelo en sus hábitos—chuparse el dedo, tocarse la oreja, lanzar besos y expresar su alegría con pequeños sonidos. Se divertía fácilmente con sonidos juguetones, especialmente al escuchar toses u otros ruidos graciosos, lo que reflejaba su espíritu alegre.

Le preceden en la muerte su abuelo materno, Santos Tito Castro, y sus abuelos paternos, Clara Mena y Orlando Mejía.


Delany Nichole Mena Mendez, age 12, of Perry, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a prayer service to follow, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Perry Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Perry. Burial will follow at Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.caldwellparrish.com.

Delany was born on October 29, 2013, to Ana Mendez and Orlando Mena. She was the beloved sister of Yesica, Jeanson, Katherin, Cindy, Steven, and Stephanie.

Delany was a happy little girl who brought joy to those around her. She loved listening to lullabies on her tablet and enjoyed being talked to and tickled. Delany was very interactive and could recognize each of her loved ones by their voices.

She found comfort in familiar habits-sucking her thumb, picking at her ear, throwing kisses, and squealing with happiness. She was easily amused by playful sounds, especially coughing or other silly noises, bringing out her joyful spirit.

She is preceded in death by maternal grandfather; Santos Tito Castro, and paternal grandparents; Clara Mena and Orlando Mejia.

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Service Schedule

Upcoming Services

Visitation

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory - Perry Chapel

1721 Park St
Perry, IA 50220

*Standard text messaging rates apply.

Prayer Service

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Starts at 7:00 pm (Central time)

Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory - Perry Chapel

1721 Park St
Perry, IA 50220

*Standard text messaging rates apply.

Mass of Christian Burial

Thursday, March 26, 2026

10:30 - 11:30 am (Central time)

St Patrick's Catholic Church

1312 3rd Street
Perry, IA 50220

*Standard text messaging rates apply.

*Standard text messaging rates apply.

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