Manuel Mendez Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Manuel “Manny & Grampies” Mendez, age 93, of Winfield, IN, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022, at home. Manny was born on April 27, 1929, in Gary, IN. He was a retired Superintendent for US Steel. Manny loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He was an avid Bears and IU basketball fan. Manny was a devoted husband to Julia (Poso) Mendez who passed away in 2009. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Arsenio (Sam) and sister, Virginia. Manny is survived by his sister, Mary Vaznonis of Portage, IN; and his loving children: Mark (Mary) Mendez of Georgia, Marty (Peggy) Mendez of Crown Point, Linda Mendez of Winfield, and his sister-in-law, Pura Mendez. Also surviving are his 5 grandchildren: Kristen Mendez of Florida, Michael Mendez of Georgia, Lindsay Mendez of Indianapolis, Rachel Mendez of Chicago, Ashley (Ben) Styx of Colorado, and 2 great grandchildren: Julia Styx and Lyla Styx of Colorado. A visitation will be held on Monday, June 13, 2022, from 10:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home & Crematory, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN. Interment at Calumet Park Cemetery with Military Honors immediately following. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of the Calumet Area in Manuel’s name. www.burnsfuneral.com

Manuel Mendez

April 27, 1929 - June 3, 2022