Juan G. Mendoza, 86, died Tuesday December 22, 2020, at St Catherine
Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. He was born March 8, 1934, in Langtry,
Texas the son of Ines and Maria (Garcia) Mendoza.
His greatest love has always been and always will be Rosantina (Rosa).
She survives. They married April 24, 1960, in Acuna, Coahuila, Mexico.
After 60 years of marriage, they had 6 treasured children, 17 grand
children and 27 great grand children. All brought together under the
same roof for over 55 years. Together they went through life hand in
hand, heart to heart. They are the true definition of a love story, with
one soul. With 66 years at each other’s side they were together more
than they were apart. Rosa will never feel whole without him next to
her, but she will be strong moving forward as the love they grew
together surrounds her in endless memories, their beautiful family, and
friends.
He was a hard worker and had worked as a plumber. Juan enjoyed watching
his Chicago Cubs, dancing and loving is family and friends. A man of
principle and courage, he was always firm for what he believed in. It is
from him that his family learned to stay strong. He was the kind of
friend to give the shirt off his back. He loved unconditionally, and
also could make light of any situation with his great sense of humor. He
will always be remembered by his infectious smile, his ability to sing
any song, his funny sayings, love of BBQ, and fried fish.
His family takes comfort knowing that our Grand Maker will reunite them
again someday. "No se apuren, un dia vamos a estar todos juntos” were
his favorite words of comfort. As they eagerly wait for that day, they
keep him in their mind and hearts where his memory will live on for as
long as they do.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his Children-Jaime (Debbie)
Mendoza of Hot Springs, AR, Cindy Mendoza of Garden City, Rosie Mendoza
of Chicago, IL, Dina (Richard) Mohr of WaKeeney, KS, Sammy Mendoza of
Cape Cod, MA; 17 Grandchildren; 27 Great Grandchildren &
Sister-Lydia Mendoza of San Antonio Texas .
He was preceded in death by his Parents-Ines & Maria Mendoza;
Infant Son- Jesus Orlando Mendoza; Grandson-Alex Bazan and 12 Siblings.
A Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 am Tuesday December 29, 2020 at St
Mary Catholic Church in Garden City with Father Jacob Schneider as
Celebrant and will be broadcast live via the Garnand Funeral Home
Facebook page. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery. Visitation
will be 3:00 to 8:00pm at Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City with a
Rosary at 5:00pm also at Garnand Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials to the Juan G Mendoza Memorial Fund in Care of Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N 7th Street, Garden City, Kansas. 620-276-3219.