Narciso, better known as Cisco, was born February 22,1933 in Odem, Texas, the first child of four to Narciso Mendez, Sr. and wife, Delores. As a young boy, Cisco moved with his family to Corpus Christi, Texas, later graduating from Roy Miller High School. A few years later, it was through a mutual friend, that he met the love of his life, Virginia Gomez. With the help and approval of her sisters, Virgie snuck out her back window and married Cisco on March 3, 1953. He joined the U.S. army shortly thereafter and served two years. The two love birds were blessed with three children: Arnold, Mike and Cindy. In 1959, Cisco weighted his pockets with rolls of quarters, and filled his stomach with bananas to make weight for the firefighting academy. He was successful and began his 40 years of service in the Corpus Christi Fire department, where he served and retired as Captain
Cisco was a jovial, big-hearted and generous man, loved by his family and those who had the privilege of knowing him. He was known for giving strangers the shirt off his back and the shoes from his closet. His giving knew no limits. He excelled in many things: tennis,hunting, firefighting,real estate and poker, yet remained humble, and devoted to God. He saved his pride for his family, whom he adored and constantly reminded through poetry and words how much they were loved.
Cisco and Virgie celebrated 69 years of marriage, with constant devotion to each other, especially Virgie’s dedication to Cisco’s care in his final months. Together, they enjoyed dancing, traveling, entertaining friends and family, and spoiling their 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren with love.
Narciso was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Celia Abastta, and brother, Joe Mendez, and twin grandsons: Jonathan and Jason Mendez.
Survived by his beloved wife, Virginia Mendez, of the home. Brother: Dario Mendez of Corpus Christi, TX. Cherished children: Arnold Mendez, Sr. and wife, Janie of Corpus Christi, TX, Mike Mendez, and wife Katie of Sacramento, CA, Cindy Serna and husband Rumaldo of Pflugerville, TX. Adored grandchildren: Arnold Mendez Jr. and wife Leigha, of Kalispell, MT, Michael Jack Mendez and wife, Amy, of Woodbridge, Virginia, Jennifer Ramirez and husband Mario of Round Rock, TX , Amy Mendez and husband, Manuel Vargas Escalante, of Sacramento, CA, Sammy Mendez of Sacramento, CA, Adam Mendez, of Montgomery, TX, Virginia Dempsey and husband, Gabe of Corpus Christi, TX and Julian Serna, and wife, Rebecca, of San, Antonio, TX. Beloved great grandchildren: Jaden and Kelso Mendez; Mario Jr., Catherine, Therese, Christopher, Dominique & Anthony Ramirez; Mattie, Annie, Maverick and Cooper Mendez; Liam and Lincoln Dempsey.
Friends and loved ones may pay their respects at a visitation for Narciso, Tuesday, July 26, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Funeraria Del Angel - Memorial Holly, 3442 Holly Rd, Corpus Christi, Texas 78415. A holy rosary will occur Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 7:00 PM, 3442 Holly Rd, Corpus Christi, Texas 78415. A memorial mass will occur Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Ss Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 3210 S Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78415
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FunerariaDelAngelMHolly.com for the Mendez family.
