Steven Mendez, 39, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at Aurora Medical Center. Born in Racine on April 13, 1976, he was the son of Leo and Nina (Vitacco) Mendez. He moved to Kenosha as an infant and was educated in local schools, graduating from Mary D. Bradford High School. He then received his auto mechanic degree from Universal Technical Institute in Schaumberg, IL. On August 3, 2002, he married Erica Schambers at First Assembly of God in Kenosha. Steven was employed as an auto mechanic with Hartnell Chevrolet for the last 14 years. He enjoyed riding his ATV and was a huge fan of NASCAR, the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Red Wings. Because of his love for music, he will always be remembered by his family and friends as “DJ Steve.” Survivors include his wife, Erica Mendez of Kenosha; three children, Alexander, Micaela and Melina Mendez, all of Kenosha; his parents, Leo and Nina Mendez of Kenosha; his mother-in-law, Cynthia Schambers of Kenosha; his father-in-law, Jess Schambers of Chicago; two brothers-in-law, Christopher (Amanda Hughes) Schambers and Andrew (Heather Camacho) Schambers, both of Kenosha; and two nephews, Shawn and Elijah Schambers. He is further survived by many grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Steve’s family would like to thank Dr. Pisick and his team at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Zion, IL, as well as Dr. Rocco, the hospice team and nurses at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha for all of the kind and compassionate care they gave him. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 22nd, at the Proko Funeral Home from 5:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 23rd, at the funeral home at 12:00 noon. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Relay for Life, team Kickin’ Cancer, would be greatly appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Steve’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com