

He was born to Cruz and Consuelo Mendoza on 27th of November 1940 in Chicago IL.
Sibling to Daniel Mendoza, Edwardo Olalde+, Dinah Mendoza+, Benito Olalde+, Elizabeth Olalde+. He later married Teresita Mendez on the 8th of February,1964 at 11am at Precious Blood Catholic Church at the age of 23. He dedicated his life as a machinist and team leader at Imperial Eastman Tool and Die Co were they both worked. While he was with us his favorite past times were working on cars and handy work around the house. Loved his family and instilled great work ethics in his five children. Favorite hobbies were repurposing and fabricating. Lately his past times were visiting with grandchildren, word search and caring for his dogs Lucy & Molly.
He was survived by his wife Teresita Mendoza, and Children: Connie & John Herold, David jr & Cheryl Mendoza, Carlos & Beatriz Nunez-Mendoza , Robert Mendoza & Jennifer Sassano , Ruben & Claudia Mendoza.
Grandchildren: Edwin Zamora , Eric & Diana Zamora , Jack Herold & Stephanie Solano, Samuel Herold; Michael & Jonathan Michals; Vanessa Mendoza & Eduardo Gutierrez , Natalia Mendoza, Andrea & Andres Nunez; Romeo, Kassandra & Angilo Mendoza, Katie & Anthony Schwegler; Ruben Mendoza jr; Jasmine, Alexa & Josue Uresti.
Great grandchildren : Izaiah Gutierrez, Jaxson & Noah Herold, Jacob Wells.
Several Cousins, Nephews and Nieces.
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