Miguel Mendez, 92, passed away on February 27, 2024. He was born in Marion, IN on September 9, 1931, a son of the late Jose and Andrea Mendez.

Miguel served in the U.S. Army and retired in 1953. During his time served he was awarded the Korean Service Medal , United Nations Service Medal, and Purple Heart Medal. His main occupation was a truck driver in the infantry unit.

Miguel went on to retire from Fort Wayne Community Schools as a maintenance man after over 20 years of service.

He was married to Jessie Mendez, who passed in 2011, together they shared five children.

Surviving are his children, Dawn Mendez, Melissa (Brice) Lawrence, Twila (Lee Chapman) Daniels, and DeWayne (Stephanie) Mendez; grandchildren, Kristy (Brent) Watson, Mickey (Bradley) Volney, Joshua (Brittany Evans) Mendez, Nacayla Price, Hailea Price, Britney (Ethan) Reckers, Donte Mendez, Antonia Mendez, Madalynn Mendez, Breanna Mendez and Chelsea Mendez Bryson Daniels, Amber (Ryan) Steffanides; great-grandchildren, Tate Watson, Nora Volney, Alexis Mendez, Connor Saylor, Kaiden, August, and McKinley Price, Zane and Owen Price, Kole and Emmitt Reckers, Raygan, Morgon, and Meeah Daniels and Mackenzie and Delilah Steffanides.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Mendez; son, Michael Mendez; and grandson, Ryan Stinson.

Funeral service will be held at 12 pm on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Covington Memorial Gardens, 8408 Covington Rd., Ft. Wayne, IN 46804, with calling from 10:00am to 12:00pm prior to the service. Visitation will be held from 4 pm to 7 pm on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 also at the funeral home.

Burial will take place in Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne, IN.

Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Fort Wayne.