Ricardo Mata Mendoza Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ricardo Mata Mendoza of Merced, California, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 21, 2025 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Ricardo Mata may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Ricardo Mata touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 29th 2025 at 4:00 PM and on Thursday, January 30th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home (1490 B St, Merced, CA 95341). A rosary will be held on Wednesday, January 29th 2025 at 7:00 PM. A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, January 30th 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church (562 W 13th St, Merced, CA 95341).