Longtime Seguin Upholsterer Genaro Mendoza Dies at 76

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Genaro Mendoza, a 76-year-old resident of Seguin, Texas, passed away on February 7, 2026. Mendoza owned and operated Mendoza Upholstery for nearly 60 years, providing reliable and trusted upholstery services to customers throughout Guadalupe County and the surrounding areas. He is remembered for his tireless work ethic and devotion to his family.

Why it matters

Mendoza's passing marks the end of an era for a small, family-owned business that had served the Seguin community for decades. His upholstery shop was a local institution, and his death highlights the challenges that small, independent businesses face in maintaining operations over multiple generations.

The details

Genaro Mendoza was born on May 6, 1949, in Zacatecas, Mexico to Soledad (Fernandez) and Juan Mendoza. He owned and operated Mendoza Upholstery for nearly 60 years, where his work was reliable and trusted by his many customers throughout Guadalupe County and surrounding areas. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Blanca Mendoza, as well as six children, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and several siblings.

• Genaro Mendoza passed away on February 7, 2026.
• Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel from 4 to 6 p.m. with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 5 p.m.
• A procession will depart Tres Hewell Mortuary on Monday, February 16, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. for the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.