Simon J. Mendoza

He was born July 16, 1943 to Simon and Elena Mendoza in Texas. He was raised in the Ranger, Texas area, moved to Colorado in 1959. Simon met and married the loved of his life Mary Jane Vasquez and the two were married in 1965. They had two sons together.

He is survived by his wife Mary; sons, Daniel (Brenda) Mendoza and David (Amy) Mendoza; grandchildren, Jeremy, Tonya, MirandaLea, Zoey, "honorary grandsons, Brody and Evan Thompson;" his siblings, Francis (Al) Mendoza, Mario (Angie) Mendoza, Yolanda (Carlos) Aleman and Paul (Stacy) Mendoza and many nieces, nephews and close friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Simon and Elena Mendoza and two sisters, Julia Mendoza and Sara Mares.

A Visitation for Simon will occur on Friday, October 14, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service to follow at 1:00 p.m. both at Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 W. 28th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80634. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Simon was a huge Bronco fan and per his request, please wear Bronco jerseys or Bronco colors.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.