For the Mendez family, a lineage of performers | Forensic Files

that was my baby Carla that was our first child together and she's the one that we lost Carla was a funloving young
woman she was very outgoing she was extremely beautiful she was musical her parents are these lovely artistic people
I came here when I was about 19 years old with my parents from Europe and uh we were all entertainers my parents were
singers my father was a singer and played a guitar and we were like a quartet with my with my sister I
traveled around the world and I worked for the military and everywhere on TV shows and everything and I end up in Los
Angeles and then I went to Mexico City as a performer and that's pretty much where I met my husband tell me how the
two of you met I was as a performer and he was working with another singing star
and we met over over there in one of the night major light nightclubs eventually
we got married it took us a while to think about it because entertainers don't like to rush into marriage it took
us a while and we did have a baby girl I have a incredible memories of her and still
when she was in the school in the um Junior High School she start playing saxophone she played flute and
accordion so I identifi with her a lot because she lik music she loves salsa Samba Latin Latin
beats mostly every time I play I dedicate to her and I know she's uh listen

The parents of Karla Brada, Hector and Jara Mendez, discuss the long legacy of performing in their family, and how they remember their daughter through a shared love of music.

Brief Summary

A mother shares memories of her talented daughter Carla and their family's musical journey.

Key points

Remembering Carla. A heartfelt tribute to Carla, the first child lost, filled with beautiful memories.
Musical Legacy. Carla's love for music lives on through her mother's dedication during performances.

Episode highlights

Musical LegacyCarla's love for music lives on through her mother's dedication during performances.“Every time I play, I dedicate to her.”1:40Nov 28, 2014

Episode quotes

Carla was a funloving young woman.

Reflecting on Carla's personality.

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