From Everything Lubbock
Twin brothers, Rosendo and Rogelio Mendoza, both died from COVID-19 complications on December 9.
According to the Mendoza family, the brothers, who were 56, both developed COVID-19 symptoms near the Thanksgiving holiday.
“We’re not sure how they got it,” said Jessica Cuevas, Rosendo’s daughter. “They were oil field workers in Andrews and Lorenzo.”
Cuevas said her father had underlying conditions.
“He beat cancer three different times,” said Cuevas. “He was a fighter.”
The brothers were placed on ventilators as their condition worsened. Rogelio died around 4:15 p.m. on December 9.
“We asked him ‘if you want to go with your brother Ro and your dad, we completely understand, but open your eyes if you wanna stay,” said Cuevas. ” He didn’t open his eyes, and he knew even if he did stay, he wouldn’t last long without his brother.”
Rosendo died about four hours later, according to the Mendoza family.
“My heart is broken in a million pieces,” said Virginia Mendoza, Rosendo’s wife. “But I know I’ve got to be strong for my grandbabies and my kids.”
The Mendoza family said the brothers did not wear their face masks regularly.
“We should’ve taken this more serious,” said Cuevas.
Funeral services for the Rosendo and Rogelio Mendoza will be held on December 19 at the First Baptist Church of Lorenzo.
Rogelio L. Mendoza, 56, of Lorenzo, TX, passed away on December 9, 2020 in Lubbock, TX.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Lorenzo with Deacon Joe Castillo, officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday December 18, 2020 from 5-8 p.m. at First Baptist. Rogelio will be laid to rest in the Lorenzo Cemetery. Funeral services will be live streamed from the Grace Funeral and Cremation Care Facebook page for those who cannot attend.
Rogelio was born a twin in Lorenzo, TX, to Manuel and Dominga Mendoza on September 4, 1964. He worked faithfully alongside his twin brother Rosendo in the oilfield industry as a Welder with Andrews Safety Anchors, Inc. Rogelio had a love for horses and was a Green Bay Packers fan. In his spare time, he could be found traveling, spending time with his family, and riding horses. He known to never miss work alongside his brother Rosendo.
He is preceded in death by his father, Manuel Mendoza.
He leaves to cherish his memory his mother Dominga Mendoza, sisters; Ester Rojas and Sandy Mendoza, brothers; Rudy Mendoza, Manuel Mendoza Jr; and Reuben Mendoza and girlfriend; Irma Castillo. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him.
Rosendo L. Mendoza, 56, of Lorenzo, TX, passed away on December 9, 2020 in Lubbock, TX.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Lorenzo with Deacon Joe Castillo, officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday December 18, 2020 from 5-8 p.m. at First Baptist. Rosendo will be laid to rest in the Lorenzo Cemetery. Funeral services will be live streamed from the Grace Funeral and Cremation Care Facebook page for those who cannot attend.
Rosendo was born a twin in Lorenzo, TX, to Manuel and Dominga Mendoza on September 4, 1964. He worked faithfully alongside his twin brother Rogelio in the oilfield industry as a Welder with Andrews Safety Anchors, Inc. Rosendo had a love for roosters and was great at “rooster fighting”. Rosendo was also a Dallas Cowboys fan. In his spare time, he could be found with his roosters, spending time with his family, wife, and children. He was known to never miss a day at work along with his brother, Rogelio.
He is preceded in death by his father, Manuel Mendoza.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Virginia Mendoza, daughters; Karina Ramos, and Jessica Cuevas, sons; Rolando Cuevas, Christopher Mendoza, and Rosendo Mendoza Jr, sisters; Ester Rojas, Sandy Mendoza, brothers; Rudy Mendoza, Manuel Mendoza Jr, and Reuben Mendoza, mother; Dominga Mendoza, 11 grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him.
