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Elisa R. Mendez, age 89, of Topeka, KS, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday morning, August 7, 2026.
She will lie in state from 5-8:00 P.M., with a rosary prayed at 6:30 P.M., on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M., on Friday, August 21, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery-Topeka.
Memorial contributions can be made in Elisa's memory to Helping Hands Humane Society in care of the funeral home.
To honor Elisa's memory, we invite you to share your stories, photos, and favorite moments on her memorial page at www.brennanmathenafh.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, KS 66603.
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