Sergio "Chilango" Olvera Mendoza

Franklin– Funeral services will be held for Sergio “Chilango” Mendoza, 60, on Monday, November 7, 2022 at 1:00PM at the David Funeral Home Chapel of New Iberia with Father Keith Landry officiating. Interment will follow at Beau Pre Memorial Park.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 6, 2022 from 10:00AM until 8:00PM with a recitation of the Rosary led by the Men’s Rosary Group at 6:00PM. Visitation will resume on Monday, November 7, 2022 from 10:00AM until the time of the service.

A native of Mexico City, Mexico and resident of Franklin, Sergio passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at his home. “Chilango” as he was affectionately known by his friends was a kind, well liked and hardworking man. He was the owner and operator of Chilango’s Tire Shop of New Iberia.  In his free time, Sergio, accompanied by his wife, Goldie and mother-in-law, Helen would take random road trips and make lasting memories.  Sergio was an avid Chihuahua breed owner and loved spending time with them, especially Taco.  Sergio was a loving husband, friend to all and never met a stranger and he will be deeply missed.

He is survived by his wife Goldie Mendoza of Franklin; children, Andres Amando Mendoza Valdez (Paola), Sandra Mendoza Valdez (Cesar), Sergio Mendoza Valdez (Alma), Sergio Eduardo Mendoza Gonzalez (Alejandra) all of Mexico; step-children, Joseph Rogers III, Lacie Dowdy, both of New Iberia, Jeremy Dowdy of Tennessee; 12 grandchildren in Mexico; and 4 step grandchildren in New Iberia; siblings, Feliciano, Rafael, Maria, Marcela, Gregorio, Olga, Dolores, Eduardo, Clementina, Marta, Lorenzo, and Minerva all of Mexico; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Amando Mendoza Cazares and Flora Olvera Gonzalez.

Honored to serve as Pallbearers are Lacie Dowdy, Louis LeBlanc, Wesley Menard, Alfredo Carrillo, Dario Fernandez and Mauricio Becerra. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joseph Rogers III and Jeremy Dowdy.

The family would like to thank the University Medical Center of New Orleans and Heart of Hospice for all of their care and compassion.

Family and friends may sign the guest register book and/or send condolences at www.davidfuneralhome.org

David Funeral Home of New Iberia, 1101 Trotter St. 337-369-6336 is in charge of arrangements.