Juan-Mendez-Obituary

Juan Manuel Mendez

Chicago, Illinois

1946 - 2020

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Juan M. Mendez passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2020 from heart complications at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL with his loving wife and daughters at his side. He was born on September 19, 1946 in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years,...

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Remembering you and Carmen.

Juan and Gladys are wonderful people! Always caring for others! Juan will be missed!

He was a good friend, mentor and will always be remembered and loved. My condolences to Glady and the girls, Luz and family.

Excellent human being. Godfather to our daughter Dana and good friend to us her parents David & Maria

Juan Mendez was one of the greatest community leaders who contributed so much time to his beloved Puerto Rican community and beyond. He supported in many ways civic collaboration and youth educational music and arts programming efforts. Chicago has lost a giant and he will truly be missed by many. RIP Juan

Our Deepest Sympathy Dearest Gladys, Tanya, Laura & Family.
Juan was a very special loving friend, mentor to so many, he meant so much to us and others. Remembering a few of the wonderful joyful memories..sitting in Santorini, Greece, as we enjoyed quality time together.! Juan will always live in our hearts, as his legacy will continue.. We'll Forever Miss and Love Juan. Gladys, may God Bless and help you find comfort, peace among your family & friends. We Pray and Love you all, we're...

Don. Juan Mendez,
You will be remembered as great man, an outstanding leader and mentor that we will truly miss. Being able to talk with him about community issues was an honor and privilege that made us understand why he worked so hard for our community. Gone but youll never be forgotten...

My Dearest Gladys, Tanya and Laura Mendez and family. I cannot find words to express how deeply sorry we are of Juans passing.
My family is saddened by his passing and your loss. We have known Juan and you for so many years. He was always there for my family and me. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, mentor and more to so many. He made a difference in this world in so many beautiful ways. He would never turn his back on anyone, always helping.
Juan,...