Jesse Mendoza

Jesse Mendoza Jr. of Hamlin passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025. A visitation and rosary will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at the Adams-Foster-Ray Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be 9:00 AM, Monday June 9, 2025 at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will follow in El Ranchito Cemetery.

Jesse was born May 15, 1948 in Hamlin, Texas to the late Jesus and Antonia (Soliz) Mendoza. He graduated from Hamlin High School. Jesse married Gloria Rangel on February 24, 1968 in Rotan. He worked for National Gypsum for several year. Jesse loved spending time with his grandchildren. He enjoyed listening to music, gardening, studying different languages, and watching high school football. He liked to relax and go fishing in his spare time.

Jesse is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Jesse and Anna Mendoza III of San Angelo; two daughters, Zenaida “Sandy” Mendoza and Abbygail Mendoza, both of Hamlin; two grandchildren, Miranda Renee and Jesse Aaron Mendoza; two brothers, Rudy Mendoza and Alex Mendoza; one sister, Delia Mendoza; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria; parents; brother, Richard Mendoza; and nephew, Gabriel Mendoza.