Leo Mendez

May 28, 1968 - December 18, 2017

Leo Mendez, 49, of Rocky Ford, CO, passed away Monday, December 18th, unexpectedly at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, La Junta.

Leo was born in Yakima, WA on May 28, 1968, a son of Reynaldo Omar Mendez and the late Amerine Mary (Martinez) Ruiz.

Leo was an avid Raider fan, enjoyed playing pool and spending time with his friends and family.

He is survived by his father, Jose Ruiz;

Sister Cindy (Martin) Valdez, of Rocky Ford, CO;

Sister Shirley Ruiz, of Garden City, KS;

Brother Donato Ruiz, of Rocky Ford, CO;

Sister Lupe (Victor) Lopez, of Manzanola, CO;

Sister Mary (Dave) Saltzman, of Rocky Ford, CO;

Brother Jose Ruiz, of Rocky Ford, CO;

Brother Francisco (Kristina) Ruiz, of La Junta, CO;

Brother Roy Mendez, of Sunnyside, WA;

Brother John Mendez, of Portland, OR;

Brother Jerry Mendez, of Milliken, CO;

He is also survived by Nieces: Doneka, Chantel, Janette, Danitra, Octavia, Alexis, Meghan, Amber, Yesenia, Quianna, Natalia, Mariah; great-nieces: Xchitlalii, Anahi, Cortlynn; Nephews: Martin, Jr., Michael, Ruben, Victor, Jr., Mario, Nico, Angelo, Donato, Jr.; Special Friend Tammy Baca.

He was preceded in death by his mom.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 22nd at Ford-Ustick Funeral Home in Rocky Ford, CO with Pastor John Dell officiating. Inurnment will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Rocky Ford, CO.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Ford - Ustick Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.fordustick.com.