Frank Mendez Jr.

July 8, 1962 - February 7, 2019

Lifelong Moses Lake resident, Frank “Franky” Mendez Jr. passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 7, 2019. He was born in Moses Lake, July 8, 1962. Frank was a 1980 Moses Lake high school graduate. Following high school, he followed his father and brother’s footsteps in becoming a member of the Laborer’s Union. For 36 years he worked highway construction extending the pacific northwest from Alaska to Southern California and few other states. Since May 2016, Frank had remained an active member of the Laborers Union, after he had been injured. Anyone who knew Frank would tell you that he loved fishing, riding Harleys, eating and cooking good food. He shared his passion for long motorcycle roadtrips with his cousin Luis Gonzalez of Northern California. While working in the North, Frank was thrilled to have enjoyed charter boat fishing in Alaska. Frank had a love for life and learning and had a wonderful way of expressing his life experiences though his storytelling. Frank was preceded in death by his father Francisco Javier Mendez Sr., mother Lucrecia Rodriquez Mendez, first born brother Javier Francisco, and sister Amanda Icela Gonzales. He is survived by his wife Cheryl Ann Donner, from Casper, Wyoming, their son, Tomas Miguel Mendez, 2 brothers, 3 sisters, and many nephews, nieces and cousins all who loved him very much. Memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Kayser’s Chapel of Memories 831 South Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, Washington. Viewing will be held from 2-3 p.m. prior to the service. Please express your thoughts and memories for the family at www.kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are under the care of Kayser's Chapel of Memories.