Richard Manuel Mendoza Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard Manuel Mendoza of Topeka, Kansas, born in Lawrence, Kansas, who passed away on July 25, 2022, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Manuel Mendoza to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Manual Mendoza and Mary Angela Mendoza (Jaimez); his former wife Cynthia Mendoza (Tinoco); his siblings, Robert Mendoza, Ruben Mendoza Sr., Luis Mendoza Sr., Antonio Mendoza and Rose Carmona; and his son-in-law John Schiefelbein.
He is survived by: his daughters, Felicia Mendoza (Roro Martinez) of Topeka, Alina Mendoza of Topeka and JoAnn Schiefelbein of Topeka; his sisters, Isabel Vargas, Corina Bermuez, Ernestina Guerrero, Jenny Mendoza, Hope Mendoza, Gloria Mendoza, Mary Ming, Rita Melendez and Anita Coyote; his grandchildren, Marquez Mireles, Angelo Lugo, Anisa Mendoza, Ira Gordon Jr., Te'Ana Gordon, Taylor Schiefelbein, Jackson Schiefelbein and Nelly Schiefelbein; and his great grandchildren, Miel Stano-Mireles, Jay Patillo, Montez Gordon-Brown, Ana'i Gordon-Brown, Luciana Morataya and Yuliana Morataya.
Memorial contributions can be made in Rick's name to the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association, sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, KS 66603.
