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Official Obituary of

Nicolas Mendez Rodriguez

December 18, 1968 ~ August 12, 2026 (age 57) 57 Years Old

Nicolas Rodriguez Obituary

Nicolas Mendez Rodriguez, 57, of Jesús María, Jalisco, Mexico, passed away on August 12, 2026, at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born and raised in Jesús María, Jalisco, Mexico, to Julian Mendez Perez and Ana Maria Rodriguez Bermudez. He was preceded in death by his father, Julian Mendez Perez. Nicolas was a restaurateur who enjoyed cooking and took great pride in helping others. He took great pride in the life he built around his family, always supporting his daughters and loving them the best way he knew how. He was known for his willingness to lend a hand, care for those around him, and put the needs of others before his own.

Nicolas is survived by his mother, Ana Maria Rodriguez Bermudez; his five daughters, Ashley Torres of Santa Paula, California; Adriana Mendez-Pulido of Taft, California; Evelyn Mendez, Marcela Mendez, and Nicole Mendez, all of Kansas City. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Alexzander Rodriguez, Rosie Rodriguez, Selena Torres, and Sophia Torres.

He is also survived by his siblings, Marychuy, Maria Trinidad “Titi,” J. Guadalupe “Pichin,” Patricia “Kathy,” and Raul “Kabul,” all of Mexico; Julio, Sergio “Pecho,” Carmen “Mela,” Alejandro “Perico,” and Zayda, all of Illinois; Octavio of Texas; Javier of Indiana; Jose “Pepe” of California; and Ana “Chiki” of Mississippi.

Nicolas was a Catholic and will be remembered by his family and friends for his love of cooking BBQ, generous spirit, and willingness to help anyone in need. He was a passionate fan of Los Pumas UNAM fútbol and rarely missed an opportunity to celebrate with family and friends. Known for his vibrant personality, love of dancing, and contagious energy, he could light up a party like no one else.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Tell City, Indiana. Visitation will be held from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Zoercher-Gillick Funeral Home in Tell City, Indiana.

Condolences may be left at zoercher-gillickfuneralhome.com.

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Nicolás Méndez Rodríguez, de 57 años, de Jesús María, Jalisco, México, falleció el 12 de agosto de 2026 en el Hospital SSM Health Saint Louis University de St. Louis, Missouri.

Nació y creció en Jesús María, Jalisco, México, hijo de Julián Méndez Pérez y Ana María Rodríguez Bermúdez. Fue precedido en la muerte por su padre, Julián Méndez Pérez. Nicolás fue restaurantero, disfrutaba cocinar y se enorgullecía de ayudar a los demás. También se sentía profundamente orgulloso de la vida que construyó alrededor de su familia, siempre apoyando a sus hijas y amándolas de la mejor manera que sabía. Era conocido por su disposición para tender la mano, cuidar de quienes lo rodeaban y poner las necesidades de los demás antes que las suyas.

A Nicolas le sobrevive su madre, Ana María Rodríguez Bermúdez y sus cinco hijas: Ashley Torres, de Santa Paula, California; Adriana Méndez-Pulido, de Taft, California; y Evelyn Méndez, Marcela Méndez y Nicole Méndez, todas de Kansas City. También le sobreviven sus nietos, Alexzander Rodríguez, Rosie Rodríguez, Selena Torres y Sophia Torres.

Asimismo, le sobreviven sus hermanos: Marychuy, María Trinidad “Titi”, J. Guadalupe “Pichin”, Patricia “Kathy” y Raúl “Kabul”, todos de México; Julio, Sergio “Pecho”, Carmen “Mela”, Alejandro “Perico” y Zayda, todos de Illinois; Octavio, de Texas; Javier, de Indiana; José “Pepe”, de California; y Ana “Chiki”, de Mississippi.

Nicolás era católico y será recordado por su familia y amigos por su amor por cocinar carne asada y BBQ, su espíritu generoso y su disposición para ayudar a cualquier persona que lo necesitara. Era un apasionado aficionado del equipo de fútbol Los Pumas UNAM y rara vez perdía una oportunidad para celebrar junto a su familia y amigos. Conocido por su personalidad alegre, su amor por el baile y su energía contagiosa, podía iluminar una fiesta como nadie más.

Se celebrará una misa a las 10:00 a.m. del sábado 15 de agosto de 2026 en la Iglesia Católica St. Paul, en Tell City, Indiana. El velorio se llevará a cabo de 3:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m. el sábado 15 de agosto de 2026 en la Funeraria Zoercher-Gillick, en Tell City, Indiana.

Las condolencias pueden dejarse en zoercher-gillickfuneralhome.com.

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Services

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday
August 15, 2026

10:00 AM
St. Paul Catholic Church
824 Jefferson St
Tell City, IN 47586

Visitation
Saturday
August 15, 2026

3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Zoercher-Gillick Funeral Home
920 10th Street
Tell City, IN 47586

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