Jesus Mendez

Jesus was an active church member and a loving father and grandfather. He loved spending time with all his family. He will mostly be remembered for our trips from Houston to the Valley. He would constantly call us and ask us what city we were in and would let us know the exact time and miles we needed to arrive to the next city. We will always remember how he always knew the complete way from Houston to the Valley. Secondly, we will always remember how he would pick up the hood of the truck at every stop whenever he would travel. He cared much for his truck. When he arrived to the Valley from Houston, which is 360 miles, he would always change the oil before returning. Mr. Mendez will greatly be missed by all his family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, Cruz Mendez; mother, Ramona Ortiz; brother, Francisco Mendez Muñiz; sister, Adela Mendez and grandsons, Juan Mendez, Jr. and Steven Mendez.

He is survived by his loving wife Carmen Mendez and children, Juan (Vicenta) Mendez, Jesus (Patricia) Mendez, Jr., Ramon (Graciela) Mendez, Antonio (Juanita) Mendez, Cruz (Terry) Mendez, Francisco J. (Esmeralda C.) Mendez and Maria Carmen (Gilberto) Lara. He is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Visitation was held Wednesday, October 26, 2011 from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm with the a prayer service at 7:00pm at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista.

A chapel service will be held Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 10 am at Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista with a committal service to follow at Buena Vista Burial Park.

Serving as pallbearers will be Francisco J. Mendez, Jr., Eduardo Mendez, Alfredo Mendez, Jesus Mendez II, Arjelio Ramos and Jose Garcia.

You may view the obituary, sign the guestbook, and send your condolences online to Jesus’ family at www.funerariadelangelbuenavista.com.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, cemetery and mausoleum. 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Tx 78521 (956) 541-5400. Dignity Memorial Provider.