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Karen Mendoza Obituary

Mendoza, Karen Age 70, passed away June 13, 2020, born Dec. 18, 1949 to Robert and Charlotte Goddard. She retired as a corporate accountant with Pioneer Balloon. Karen was preceded in death by her parents and son, Travis Dean Mendoza. She is survived by her husband, Nick Mendoza; son, James Mendoza; daughter, Rebecca Mendoza; brothers, Brad (Patty) Goddard and Fred Hawkins; sister, Fran (Ron) Douglas; and grandchildren, Trey Wrench, Emma Wrench, Ashlie Carnes, and Jordan Koerner. Memorials can be made to, Kansas Firefighters Museum. A come and go viewing from 9a-4p, Friday, June 19th, Funeral Service 10am, Sat, June 20th, both at Resthaven Mortuary.

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Jun. 17, 2020.

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ROSE M ROTHS

June 12, 2021

Karen, you are greatly missed by your family and friends. Hope you are at peace in heaven with the angels.

Rose Roths

June 20, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Karen was such a nice, funny person. May God give you all strength and healing.

Mike Doss

June 19, 2020

Nick,
So sorry to hear of Karens passing. She was wonderful lady and always had a beautiful smile and such kind words. My thoughts are with you buddy.

Mike Doss
Colorado

Bill and Debbie Cordts

June 19, 2020

So sorry to hear of your loss. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Brad Fritz

June 17, 2020

Thoughts and prayers are with family and friends at this difficult time. I love you Karen so very much.

Jim Caffrey

June 17, 2020

so glad we got to meet

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James Caffrey

Sent Flowers

Connie Schrader

June 17, 2020

Nick, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.

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19

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9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Resthaven Mortuary & Gardens of Memory - Wichita

11800 West Highway 54, Wichita, KS 67209

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20

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Resthaven Mortuary & Gardens of Memory - Wichita

11800 West Highway 54, Wichita, KS 67209

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