Anthony Javier Mendoza
Anthony Javier Mendoza, 69, died Dec. 20, 2001, at Peabody Community Living Center.
Born Oct. 12, 1932, at Wichita, he was the son of Julius and Mary Macias Mendoza.
On Jan. 1, 1955, he married Virginia Ramona Martinez at Enid, Okla. She preceded him in death.
He owned and operated Tony Mendoza Construction Company.
Survivors include two sons, Anthony Mendoza Jr., of Atchison and David Mendoza of Wichita; three daughters, Rozanna and Anita Mendoza, both of Wichita, and Antonella "Toni" Chapman of Peabody; two brothers, Ernest and Julius Mendoza, both of Wichita; three sisters, Rosalie Mendoza and Angie Murguis, both of Wichita, and Carol Ogle of California; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Rosary was recited Sunday evening at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Wichita. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the church with Father Hosea Machado officiating.
Burial was in Resurrection Cemetery, Wichita.
A memorial fund has been established with LaFamilia Senior Community Center, Wichita.
