Elizardo Peña-Mendoza

March 5, 1954 - January 22, 2015

Elizardo Pea-Mendoza, 60, of Groves, Texas passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 22, 2015. He was born on March 5, 1954 to Refugio Mendoza and Bernardo Pea in Reynosa, Tamps., Mexico. He has been a resident of Port Arthur since 1979. Elizardo worked as a master jeweler with Charles S. Nacol Jewelry in Port Arthur for 30 years and the last three years with Nederland Jewelers. He is survived by his wife, Rebeca Pea of Groves, his daughter, Xochitl Pea (David) of Port Arthur, his sons, Edgar Pea (Victoria), Roel Pea (Melissa), Ivan Pea (Enedelia), David Pea and Robert Pea (Kriste) all of Port Arthur, 14 grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Elizena Arredondo of Rio Grande, Texas and Enriqueta Fuentes of Edinburg, Texas, his brothers, Eugenio Pea and Bernardo Pea both of Pharr, Texas, Benito Pea of Reynosa, Tamp., Mexico along with numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Sunday, January 25, 2015 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM Monday, January 26, 2015 in the Thompson Memorial Chapel at Clayton Thompson. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Port Arthur.