Nuestro amado Alejandro Alejo Méndez, de 81 años, residente de Austin fue llamado por nuestro Padre Celestial el miércoles 14 de diciembre de 2016. Fue precedido en la muerte por sus padres, Bernardo Méndez y Castula Alejo; Y sus hermanos Gregorio Méndez, Silverio Méndez, José Méndez, Modesto Méndez, y Eustacio "Tacho" Méndez. Alejandro es sobrevivido por su amorosa esposa de casi 50 años, María Birseno Méndez; Sus amados hijos María de Jesús Mondragón y su esposo Mario, Sandra Méndez, Juventino "Tino" Méndez y su esposa Olga, Alejandrino Méndez y su esposa Rosalinda, Juan Antonio Méndez, y Héctor Balaam Méndez y su esposa Jen; 14 preciosos nietos, uno en el camino, y 11 preciados bisnietos; y hermanas cariñosas Sra. Fortunata Méndez, Sra. Adula Armendarez, Cirila Méndez y Beatrice Torres, numerosas sobrinas, sobrinos, otros familiares y amigos. La visitación comenzará a las 5:00 p.m. del domingo 18 de diciembre de 2016 con la Recitación del Santo Rosario a las 6:00 p.m., Mission Funeral Home, 1615 E. Cesar Chavez St. Misa del Entierro Cristiano sera lunes a las 10:00 a.m., en Cristo Rey Iglesia Catolica, 2215 E. 2nd St., Austin, TX 78702, y Robert Martinez Jr. St. El entierro seguirá en Assumption Cemetery. Please, visit YOUCARE at https://www.youcaring.com/hectormendez-717746?utm_source=mandrill&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Link&utm_campaign=Organizer to help the family with Funeral and Burial expenses. In advance, the family thanks you for your love and support during this difficult time. Visite www.missionmemorials.com para ofrecer sus condolencias y enviar flores. ________________________________________________________________ Our beloved Alejandro Alejo Mendez, age 81, resident of Austin was called by our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernardo Mendez and Castula Alejo; and his brothers, Gregorio Mendez, Silverio Mendez, Jose Mendez, Modesto Mendez, and Eustacio “Tacho” Mendez. Alejandro is survived by his loving wife of nearly 50 years, Maria Birseno Mendez; his beloved children Maria de Jesus Mondragon and husband Mario, Sandra Mendez, Juventino “Tino” Mendez and wife Olga, Alejandrino Mendez and wife Rosalinda, Juan Antonio Mendez, and Hector Balaam Mendez and wife Jen; 14 precious grandchildren, with one on the way, and 11 treasured great grandchildren; and caring sisters, Mrs. Fortunata Mendez, Mrs. Adula Armendarez, Cirila Mendez, and Beatrice Torres, numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., Sunday, December 18, 2016 with Recitation of Holy Rosary held at 6:00 p.m., Mission Funeral Home, 1615 E. Cesar Chavez St. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at 10:00 a.m. at Cristo Rey Catholic Church, 2215 E. 2nd St., Austin, TX 78702 and Robert Martinez Jr. St. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery. Please visit www.missionmemorials.com to offer condolences and to send flowers.