Alejo Mendez

Alejo Marquez Mendez, 87, of Wood River passed away on February 19, 2023, in Grand Island, NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Wood River, NE with Father Josh Brown celebrating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday 5-7 PM with Rosary at 7 PM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Online condolences may be directed to www.apfelfuneralhome.com.

Alejo was born December 2, 1935, in Nuevo Rosita, Coahuila De Mexico to Lino Mendez Almanza and Refugia Marquez Dominguez. He worked as a machine operator for 50 years at Wilson’s Concrete.

He married Gabina Guerrero on August 15,1959, at St Mary’s Cathedral in Grand Island. He liked tinkering on vehicles and helping people. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s activities.

Alejo is survived by son, Lino A. Mendez; grandchildren: Briana D. Mendez, Logan M. Mendez; siblings: Ismael Mendez (Maria “Goya” Mendez), Severino (Jose) Mendez, Olivia Llanes Mendez, Rosa Mendez-Lopez (Francisco Lopez), Ramiro Mendez (Yolanda Mendez), and Maria “Helinda” Orozco (Ruben Orozco).

Alejo is proceeded in death by his beloved wife, Gabina; parents, Lino Mendez Almanza & Refugia Marquez Dominguez; siblings: Ascencion, Vicenté & Rachel Guerrero Mendez, Elena, Gloria & Amalia Mendez Marquez; half-sister Delphina Ortega; sister-in-law, Estella Mendez; and brother-in-law, Jose Llanes.

The family of Alejo wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Doctors David Crockett and Alberto Solache Jr., CHI Cancer Center Nurses, AseraCare Nurses and Aids, Tiffany Square, Elizabeth Robinson, and EZ Kitchens.