St Joseph's
219 CR 762
Brazoria, TX  77422
Friday, September 30, 2022
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St Joseph's
219 CR 762
Brazoria, TX  7422
Friday, September 30, 2022
10:00 am
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Abel Salazar Mendoza

of Sweeny, TX

November 20, 1954 - September 24, 2022


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Abel Salazar Mendoza, 67 passed away from medical complications on September 24,2022.

Abel was a loving father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was born November 20,1954 in New Gulf, Texas to Jose and Lionilla Mendoza. He resided in Sweeny, Texas and enjoyed his peaceful country living, woodworking, weightlifting and his love for motorcycles and the Dallas Cowboys. Abel was a very passionate and deeply spiritual man. He will be truly missed by his family and friends. He was truly one of a kind.

He dedicated 41 years of his life to being a patrol officer. Some of his many accomplishments was Patrolman, Special Deputy United States Marshal, Deputy Constable, Sergeant, and Police Captain. Abel was employed with Brazoria County Sheriff's Office, Bay City Police Department, Palacios, Matagorda County and BCISD.

He is survived by his wife Dora Alicia Mendoza; his daughter Azalea Martinez, Dahlia and husband Tony Ramirez, Monica Mendoza, and son Noah Mendoza; 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents Jose and Lionilla Mendoza.

Funeral Services will be Friday September 30,2022 at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Brazoria. Viewing from 9-10 AM, Mass at 10 AM; burial to follow at Brazoria Cemetery.

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4 Condolence(s)
Terry Mendoza
Sweeny, TX
Thursday, September 29, 2022

My heartfelt condolences to the Abel Mendoza family.May God give you peace and comfo.

Joshua Paiz
Lake Jackson, TX
Thursday, September 29, 2022

My condolences to all the family I remember him growing he was a very good guy and fun to be around he will be truly miss God bless him and the family!!😢

Gary James
Corpus christi, TX
Thursday, September 29, 2022

Dora we are so sorry to hear of Abel's passing. I know it is truly a surprise because he always looked so good and seemed so happy. If you are a believer you will see him at another time. Abel may you rest in the house of our Lord.

Nana Garcia
Houston, TX
Thursday, September 29, 2022

My Deepest Condolences to you my friend Dora Alicia and to all the family,
May God give you all strength to get through this difficult time.
Hugs n Prayers my beautiful friend!!❤️✝️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼