David Garza Mendez ODESSA, TX David Garza Mendez,

David Garza Mendez ODESSA, TX David Garza Mendez, 54, joined the Lord and his late older brother Polo on October 31st 2026, surrounded by his loving family. David Mendez was born to Raul and Mary Mendez in Big Spring, Texas on November 28th, 1971 and is the little brother to Polo Mendez and Leticia Ramos. He was raised in Stanton, Texas and graduated from Stanton High School in 1990. David was a proud Stanton Buffalo and was class president. He played every sport you could think of - from tennis, to basketball, to football, and to baseball. David taught himself the sport of tennis and immediately excelled, making it to the 2A State Tennis Tournament as the runner up twice. David continued excelling and advanced unto the collegiate level, playing college tennis for Odessa College and Laredo College, before transferring to Northwest Missouri State University to play for the men's tennis team. David was inducted into the Northwest Missouri State University Athletic Hall of Fame and was part of the 1995 Men's Tennis Team that competed in Nationals. David graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with his bachelor's degree of kinesiology in 1997. Professionally, David served as Junior Director of Tennis at Midland Country Club from 1997 - 2003 - before transitioning to Odessa Country Club. David served Odessa Country Club for 24 years as the Director of Racquet Sports. David brought passion and hard work to everything he did, and was beloved in the West Texas Tennis community. David's upbeat spirit, contagious smile, and work ethic drew everyone around him and the impact he had on those around him is awe - inspiring. David continued excelling as an RSPA Elite Professional and a former USPTA Board Member. Most importantly, David was the devoted father to 6 children: Marena, Alex, Neena, Kristian, Niko, and George. David's children were the light of his life and his priority for everything he did. David loved deeply and family was the most important thing to him. If David wasn't on the tennis court mentoring a student or laughing while telling a story to his friends, he would be spending time with his family, rooting on the Dallas Cowboys, or sharing stories with friends on the golf course. David lived by three things: always put God first, dare to dream, and never be satisfied. David Mendez is survived by his parents; sister Leticia Ramos (Daniel) of Stanton, sons Alex Mendez, Kristian Mendez, Niko Mendez and George Mendez all of Odessa, daughters Marena Mendez and Neena Mendez both from Odessa, nephew Apolonio Robert Mendez IV (Heather) of Stanton; nephews John Ramos (Diana) of Midland; Chris Ramos (Marlowe) of San Antonio; also great nephews Joaquin Ramos and Andres Ramos of Midland, great nieces Estella Ramos and Emilia Ramos of Midland, Monserrat Ramos, Penelope Ramos and Luca Ramos of San Antonio. Visitation will take place Friday, November 6, 2026 at Stanton Memorial Funeral Home, 408 N. St. Peter Stanton, TX 79782 from 9:00am to 8:00pm. A Graveside Memorial will be held Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Evergreen Cemetery in Stanton, TX at 11:00 am in which everyone is invited to attend. A lunch will be provided to family and close friends only at Crossroads Church in Odessa,TX from 1:00 to 1:30pm. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Crossroads Church, 6901 E TX 191 Frontage Rd. Odessa, TX at 3:30pm. Immediately following Celebration of Life Service well progress and conclude at the Odessa Country Club, 1 Fairway Dr. Odessa, TX 79765 where everyone is invited to attend. Pallbearers will include Randy Nevarez, Steve Villa, J.D. Ramos, Derek Edmonds, Jesse Ulate and Eutiquio Zuniga Jr. The Mendez family would like to express their deepest love and gratitude to their many family and friends for their love, support, monetary donations, and most importantly their prayers during this most difficult time. Funeral services are under the care of Stanton Memorial Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at http://stantonfh.com .