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Francisco Emmanuel Mendez was born on July 26, 1999 to Juan Manuel Mendez and wife Maria in Galveston, Texas he passed away on January 10, 2013 at the age of 13. Francisco is survived by his loving parents two siblings, Juan Mendez Jr. Maria Del Rosario Mendez one sisterinlaw, Tiffany Mendez two nieces, Summer Natalie Mendez two nephews, Juan Javier Mendez grandparents, many aunts, uncles, and cousins numerous other relatives and a host of friends. Francisco had a lot of interests hobbies, which included dance, soccer, worship, church, youth retreats, singing, playing the guitar. When he sang there was no heart that he didnt touch and no knee that did not fall to the ground in worship to God. Francisco was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and The Spanish Choir there. His mom said He was the youngest everywhere he went, but he always taught someone a lesson. He went to Livingston Jr. High where he will be greatly missed. Visitation will be on January 15, 2013 from 58 P.M. at Pace Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas with a rosary beginning at 7:00 P.M. A funeral Mass will be prcised by Bishop Curtis Guillory S.V.D.,D.D. with The Celebrant Reverend Clifton Labbe, S.V.D. at 6:00 P.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Livingston, Texas. Pallbearers, will be Denny Silva, Ivan Vasquez, David Rosas, Nate Wellz, Steven Salazar, Jose Medina Honorary Pallbearers, Juan Manuel Mendez Sr., Juan Manuel Mendez Jr., Mariana Adame, Matachines Dance Group St. Joseph Catholic Church, Nataley Rocha, Fatima Burgueo, Samuel Burgueo, Francisco Sauceda, Jesus Adame. To send condolences, you may go to www.pacefuneral.com