Francisco Mendoza

FRANCISCO MENDOZA 89 Yrs. of age has taken God’s hand and gone home to be with his Father in Heaven. He was preceded in Death by his two sons Fernando Mendoza and Javier Mendoza, his siblings, Antonio Mendoza and Cruzita Mendoza. Left to keep his memory alive are his wife of 67 years, Nancy Celia Mendoza, his children, Nancy Briones, Linda Ramirez, Patricia Mendoza (Victor), Francisco Mendoza Jr. (Liz), Arturo Mendoza, Cecilia Mendoza, Ruben Mendoza (Sylvia), Martin Jaime Mendoza (Lilly), Oscar Mendoza (Martha), Priscilla Mendoza (Danny), Angelica Mendoza, Eduardo Mendoza (Pearl) and widowed daughter in law Elizabeth Mendoza. To continue his lineage and legacy he leaves 32 Grandchildren and 22 Great Grandchildren. His surviving siblings Maria Mendoza, Juanita Mendoza and Manuel Mendoza hold in their heart a giving, loving and patient brother to them while growing up and as adults. Francisco, known to many as “Kiko” came to the U.S. as a young man with his life-long friend “El Guero” Lopez, who was like a brother to him and will miss him deeply. Here he met and married the love of his life, started his large family and built a life with responsibility, hard work and dedication to the many traits and skills he possessed. Kiko was a man of Unwavering Faith in God, Dedication to his family and Limitless generosity to those in need. He was never known to deny someone who needed his help, not even homeless animals who he fed and sheltered. To know his history and story and what he accomplished is to hold a treasure of memories in our hearts. He will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered as a great Father, Grandfather, Brother and Loyal Friend to many. Kiko leaves numerous nephews and nieces to tell of the genuine person he was as well as a church community who knew him and fondly remember him from attending church daily. In his children he leaves a legacy of Strong Faith, Honorable Work Ethic and a Generous Heart to help them through life even in his absence. We will honor him always. “Nos Vemos Luego” “Gracias a Dios” Gran Señor. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Rosary at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Cristo Rey Catholic Church. Graveside Service will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Due to City and Diocese regulations at this time, services will be limited, but will be streamed via the Sunset Funeral Home Facebook page for viewing by those who wish to join us in our tribute virtually. We Thank You for understanding. https://www.facebook.com/sunsetfuneralhome