University of Sports expressed his condolences for the death of Cirilo Mendoza Gutiérrez, affectionately known as ‘Mendocita’who dedicated 44 years of his life to the service of the merengue institution. Through an emotional statement on their social networks, the cream club remembered its career and highlighted the commitment he maintained for more than four decades.
The news generated a message of recognition from the institution, which fired one of its most beloved workers and highlighted the mark he left on different generations of footballers trained in its minor divisions.
“Rest in peace, dear Mendocita”was the message with which Universitario closed its publication, in which it also expressed its condolences to the worker’s family, friends and loved ones.
Universitario is in mourning: the club fires ‘Mendocita’ after 44 years of service. Photo: Sports University
Cirilo Mendoza Gutiérrez joined Universitario in 1982, in the historic Lolo Fernández Stadium. There he began his work as a prop man and washerman, functions that he performed with dedication and commitment throughout his career.
During 44 years of uninterrupted work, he became an important figure in the club’s youth football. His work allowed him to closely accompany the growth of numerous generations of footballers who later reached the first team and defended the Peruvian national team shirt.
His presence in the day-to-day life of the minor divisions made him a close character for players, coaches and workers of the institution.
Throughout his extensive career, Cirilo Mendoza shared with different historical figures of Universitario and accompanied the training process of outstanding soccer players.
Among the names mentioned by the club are Roberto Martínez, José ‘Chemo’ del Solar, José Luis ‘Puma’ Carranza, Jean Ferrari, Manuel Barreto, José Carvallo, Raúl Fernández, Andy Polo, Edison Flores and Piero Quispeamong many others.
Several of them became leaders of the cream team and also represented Peru in international competitions.
In its statement, Universitario highlighted the vocation for service, commitment and affection that ‘Mendocita’ showed for the institution for more than four decades.
“His vocation for service, commitment and affection for Universitario leave an indelible mark on the history of the club and on all those who had the opportunity to share with him”expressed the institution.
Finally, the club accompanied his family and loved ones in this difficult moment and reiterated its condolences for the departure of someone who was part of the daily history of Universitario since 1982.
