Jesse Mendoza, 84, of Humboldt, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family. Jesse was born October 29, 1928, in Chanute, Kansas, the son of Bernie and Evarista (Gutierrez) Mendoza. He grew up in Chanute. On April 3, 1948, Jesse married Rebecca Ysusi at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Chanute. They made their home in Chanute until moving to Humboldt in 1956. Jesse worked for Harry Byers Concrete and Santa Fe Railroad in Chanute before working 23 years at Monarch Cement Company in Humboldt. In 1965, he and his wife opened Las Palomas in Humboldt and operated it until he retired in 2002. His memberships include St. Joseph Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus in Humboldt. Jesse enjoyed watching sports. SURVIVORS: His wife of 65 years: Rebecca Mendoza of the home 5 Children: Phyllis Perez & husband, Lupe of Humboldt, KS, Esther Roush & husband, Vernon of Topeka, KS, Larry Mendoza & wife, Karen of Humboldt, KS, Lydia Baker & husband, John of Iola, KS and Bridget Headley & husband, Jerry of Lebo, KS 7 Siblings: Tony Mendoza & wife, Gloria of Torrington, WY, Dr. Joe Mendoza & wife, Rosie of El Paso, TX, Lydia Magruder & husband, Bob of Las Cruses, NM, Richard Mendoza & wife, Jean of Scurry, TX, Phillip Mendoza & wife, Karen of Oklahoma City, OK, Fred Mendoza & wife, Kathy of Wichita Falls, TX and Cathy Lamb & husband, Larry of Phoenix, AZ 2 Sisters-In-Law: Mary Mendoza of Derby, KS and Connie Mendoza of Coffeyville, KS 13 Grandchildren & 6 Great Grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, Robert, Pete & Charlie and 2 sisters, Marcella Mendoza and Corrine Perez. PARISH ROSARY: 7:00 p.m., Friday, Oct. 18, 2013, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Humboldt, KS VISITATION: Following the rosary in the Parish Hall FUNERAL MASS: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Humboldt, KS BURIAL: St. Joseph Cemetery, Humboldt, KS MEMORIAL CHOICES: St. Joseph Catholic Church or Horizon Hospice Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be left on this website, www.iolafuneral.com.