Leonardo “Leo” P. Mendoza, 79, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023. He was born on August 30, 1943, in Corona, CA, the son of Ramon and Rosario (Puga) Mendoza. Leo graduated from high school in Lake Elsinore, CA in 1961.
On October 14, 1967, Leo was united in marriage to Karen Ann Walline in McPherson. This union was blessed with three children, Kina, Nikki, and Richard.
Leo served in the United States Air Force. For 50 years, he worked for McPherson Concrete Products, retiring as a foreman.
He was a longtime member of Countryside Covenant Church.
Survivors include: his loving wife of 55 years, Karen; three children, Kina Mendoza of Wichita, KS, Nikki Pendlay of Carrollton, TX, and Richard Mendoza (Amanda) of Emporia, KS; four grandchildren, William Pendlay, Alexandria Pendlay, Emma Mendoza, and Daniel Mendoza; a sister, Mary Martinez of Hesperia, CA; and many extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and six siblings, Lupe Romero, Nicholas Mendoza, Bobby Mendoza, Richard Mendoza, Raymond Mendoza, and Alice Salgado.
The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, June 12, 2023, at Countryside Covenant Church with Rev. Jeremy Bower officiating. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, June 12, at Empire Cemetery, Galva.
Memorial donations may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the McPherson Animal Shelter in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.
Personal condolences may be sent to the family at www.stockhamfamily.com.