Mario was a wonderful father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Mario will always be remembered for his helping hand and his passion for beer. Mario liked Fishing, spending time with family, and friends.
Mario was preceded in death by his significant other of 25 years Lilly Ortiz, parents Domingo & Santos Mendiola, Sr.; brothers, Hector Sr., Domingo Jr. and sister, Herlinda Puente.
Mario is survived by his children Mary Alice Mendiola, Mary Elizabeth Aranda, Norma Jean Mendiola, Laura Clay and David Enriquez; grandchildren, Crystal (Niionie) and Roger Mendiola, Frankie and Richard Rodriguez, Ryan Clay, and Jayden Dean; and 10 great –grandchildren. He also leaves behind his siblings, Oralia Costilla and Juan Mendiola, Sr.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Funeraria Del Angel with a Memorial Service and Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M. that same evening. Services to conclude that same evening.