Roy P. Mendibles, 68, Barstow, CA, passed away on Mar. 1, 2018. He lost his courageous battle with numerous illnesses including congestive heart failure and cancer.
Roy was born in Yuma, AZ on Apr. 3, 1949. He graduated from Dos Palos High School in 1967. He was proud to have served his country and was a U. S. Air Force veteran/1968 to 1972.
Roy married Evie Mendibles (Moya) on Aug. 10, 1985; they were married 33 years.
Roy worked as a Resource Mgmt. Branch Supervisor at Ft. Irwin National Training Center for 27+ yrs and retired in 2009. He enjoyed watching TV (especially sports/golf), taking long drives to wherever while listening to the blues, and spending time with his family and friends. BUT his favorite thing was buying lottery scratchers. Roy was very generous and enjoyed helping people in need, especially the homeless population.
Roy is survived by his 6 children, Roy P. Mendibles (Joanne), Jr., Juan R. Mendibles (Tina), Angela E. Mendibles (Johnny), Marcos E. Mendibles (Debra), Michael P. Mendibles (Samantha) and Mattie F. Mendibles; 17 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; 3 brothers, Rafael C. Mendibles, Pete D. Mendibles, and Daniel C. Mendibles; 3 sisters, Marylou Roza, Yolanda G. DiMuzio, and Rebecca Mendibles; mother-in-law, Filomena Moya; 7 sisters-in-law (Maggie Elias, Frances Moya, Mary Ann Mansford, Mary Alice Moya, Theresa Ruiz, Peggy Mendibles and Sherree Mendibles) and 5 brothers-in-law (Gene Roza, Tom Fitzgerald, Val Ruiz, Manuel Elias, and Rick Mansford); nieces and nephews; and many relatives and friends.
Roy is preceded in death by his parents, Rafael L. and Maria C. Mendibles.
Roy’s family wishes to thank Dr. Siva and his staff, Joanna, Julia, Melissa, Gina, and Dan, who cared for Roy for many years.
Many men like Roy who make up our lives (father, brother, grandfather, and son) but the one that we call husband is the one in which we attach our heart and live as one with the solemn oath that until death we part.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at https://www.meadcares.com for the Mendibles family.
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