Ponciano G. Mendoza, 55, of Houston, Texas passed away on December 26, 2016. Ponciano enjoyed soccer and was passionate about all things Space. Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 29 years Margarita, his children Ana (Mendoza) and Manuel Lerma, Arturo Mendoza and Cecilia Mendoza. Also left behind are his grandchildren Milton, Marisa, Gabriel and Naomi Lerma and Gabriel Torbin Mendoza. Visitation will be Thursday, December 29, 2016 from 5-9PM and funeral services will commence at 10:30AM on Friday, December 30, 2016. All services will take place at Crespo Funeral Home on Broadway and interment will follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.