Taft- Guadalupe C. Mendez, Jr., age 73, passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, September 25, 2022. He was born on March 21, 1949 in Taft, Texas, to the late Guadalupe Mendez and Aurelia Castillo Mendez.
Mr. Mendez loved his family, attending Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Dallas Cowboys, family barbecues, and spending time with his siblings, nieces, and nephews. Mr. Mendez was a man of few words whose presence will be greatly missed.
He is preceded in death by his siblings, Sulema Rios, Delia Mendez, David Mendez, Gloria Flores, and Anita Villegas; and mother of his children, Gloria Q. Mendez.
Mr. Mendez is survived by his children: Melisa Gayton (Eric), Roxana Quilimaco (Eddie), Steve Mendez (Kristy), Wally Mendez (Amber), Felecia Moreno (Francisco); grandchildren: Mallorie, Jon, Erica, Sage, Chase, Ava, Rudy, Felicity, Jesse, and Eva; siblings: Rudy Mendez, Johnny Mendez, and Elvia Soto; step-grandchildren, great grandkids, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to his special niece, Jeanette Flores for her wonderful care and support during his illness.
Visitation with family will be held Monday, October 3, 2022 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 p.m. at Resthaven Funeral Home in Sinton, Texas. Funeral service will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Burial will follow at Lamas Memorial Park Cemetery in Taft, Texas.
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