DODGE CITY – Isaias Mendoza, 89, died Thursday, August 25, 2022 at SunPorch of Dodge City.

He was born on January 29, 1933 at Villa Matamoros, Chihuahua, Mexico the son of Abel Mendoza and Tiburcia Rendon. Isaias loved reading the Bible, he cherished his family time and loved watching his grandchildren participate in sporting events. He loved to eat anything but he especially loved chicharrones and sweets. When he wasn't busy fixing things you could find him watching boxing and wrestling.

On December 24, 1966 he married Micaela Calleros Barraza at Villa Matamoros, Chihuahua, Mexico.  She preceded him in death on January 1, 2020.

Other survivors include: 3 sons, Jesse Mendoza and wife Keja, Francisco "Pancho" Mendoza and wife Martha, and Tony Mendoza and wife Jennifer, all of Dodge City; 2 brothers, Francisco and Daniel Mendoza; 9 Grandchildren. Anthony, Adrian, Arec, Aaron, Sydney, Alec, Sabrina, Gabriella, Jacob; and 4 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers, Abel, Simon, Eleno, Gaspar, and Santos Mendoza, and 2 sisters, Martha and Luz Mendoza.

Funeral service will be Friday, September 2, 2022 at 10:30 am at the Dodge City Church of the Nazarene with Pastor David Charles officiating.  Cremation will follow the service.  Private family inurnment will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge City.  Visitation will be Thursday from noon to 8:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.

The family suggests memorials to Dodge City Church of the Nazarene in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14 ^th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.