Robert "Bob" Mendoza
March 11, 1948 ~ September 7, 2021
Robert Mendoza, 73, compassionate and devoted husband and father, retired Cessna employee, was born on March 11, 1948 in Winfield, KS, and passed away on September 7, 2021 in Wichita.
Robert is survived by his wife, Carol; his daughters, Amy Mendoza Welch of Euless, TX, Rachel Banning (Jeremy) of Wichita, Marcy Mendoza-Garcia (Matthew) of Hutchinson; step-children, Jeff Maddox of Wichita, Darcy Lescher (Rob) of St. Louis; sisters, Linda Guild (Gordon) of Fort Myers, FL and Christina Rhoades (James) of Fort Worth, TX; brother, Manuel Mendoza (Cathy) of Haysville; 8 grandchildren, Scotty and Jarrett Welch, Victor Peroo, Dylan Banning, and Mateo Garcia, Sadie Maddox, Ezra and Coral Ellette; and many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Rodrigo and Marie (Serrioz) Mendoza; and his granddaughter, Mia Banning.
Robert grew up in Wellington and was honored to serve as an Army National Guardsman, IAM Machinist Union steward, volunteer soccer coach, Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) principal, Valley Center Booster Club member and AARP Tax Aid volunteer. He loved to travel, fish, BBQ, and dance.
His family would like to thank the wonderful staff and services at Harry Hynes Hospice and the community at Shepard’s Crossing for the thoughtful devotion they gifted us.
Vigil with the family will be held on Sunday, September 12, 2021, at 7:00 pm, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Robert’s Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 10:30 am, at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. Committal will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery (610 S. Vassar) in Wichita.
Memorials have been established with Catholic Charities, 437 N. Topeka St., Wichita, KS 67202; St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 3642 N. Ridge Rd., Wichita, KS 67205.
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We met “Bob” thru AARP and enjoyed working with him and Carol. Our sympathy and prayers are with the family. Gerald & Dianna Schmitt
We always enjoyed our visits with Bob & Carol @ Family dinners@ Manuel & Kathy’s house.Bob would ask how we were doing & where we had been to lately. He liked to tell stories about Manuel & their “adventures” from their childhood. We would all have a good laugh at & with the brothers!! We know he was a good man in all aspects of his life & will be dearly missed💚 God Bless All The Family🙏 With love, Teresa & Mel Greenman
Carol – so sorry to learn of your husband’s passing. Your Master Gardener friends send you sympathy. Rhonda Bevilacqua
Bob was a lovely, gentle man. Really appreciated his calm and helpful manner. Anne Marie Brown
Rest Robert, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God. Thank you for your service to this nation. Kansas Army national Guard.
I worked with Bob at Cessna. He was a good man. I know he will be missed.
Bob will certainly be missed and fondly remembered by AARP Kansas. An outstanding and active volunteer and member of the Capitol City Task Force. Caring thoughts and memories go to his wife, family and friends.