Ismael Mendoza, 38, of Boling, passed away November 3, 2017, in a Houston hospital following a short illness. Ismael was born on February 6, 1979, in Mexico, to parents, Hilario and Maria Cruz Mendoza. Ismael was raised in Boling and attended school there. He worked for Nanya Plastics for many years as a machine operator. He married Cynthia Flores. Ismael had a passion for sports especially, soccer and football. He was often seen with his favorite jersey on and cheering for his team. Ismael enjoyed being with his family and playing jokes on them. Ismael is survived by his parents, Hilario and Maria Mendoza, wife, Cynthia Flores Mendoza, daughter, Aracely Mendoza, son, Johnathan Mendoza, grandparents, Maria Refugio Ruiz and Hilario Ortiz, sister, Norma Benavidez and husband, Fernando, brother, Ruben Mendoza and Fernando Mendoza and wife, Leticia and numerous friends. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 starting at 12 noon at the Chapel of Wharton Funeral Home with a rosary recited at 7:00 pm. The Funeral service will be officiated by Fr. Antonio Perez at 10 am, Wednesday November 8 at Wharton Funeral Home. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Wharton. Funeral services under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at whartonfuneralhome.com.