Ralph C. Mendoza

He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Agnes Hebert Mendoza; three sons, Rickie Mendoza and wife Nancy, of Concord, NC, Ernest Mendoza and companion Dionne, of Bayou L’Ourse, and Larry Mendoza and companion Mona, of Prairieville; daughter-in-law Grace Mendoza, of Livingston; two sisters, Billie Ann Gosselin, of Houston, TX, and Dottie Cox, of Orlando, FL; two brothers, Ray Mendoza, of Patterson, and Frank Mendoza, of Bayou Vista; five granddaughters, Melissa, Lori, Kelly, Dawn, and Karen; 12 grandsons, Ernie, Scott, Jason, Timmy, Gene, Daniel, Benjamin, Joel, Joshua, Ralph Jr., Jeremy, and Isiah; a few great grandchildren; a few step-grandchildren and great grandchildren; as well as several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Sophie Lange Mendoza; two sons, Ralph J. Mendoza and Frankie John Mendoza; brother, Roy E. Mendoza; and grandson, John Tommy Mendoza.

Visiting at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011 from 5 pm until 9 pm. Visitation will resume at the funeral home on Tues, Dec. 27, 2011 from 9 am until religious services at 11 am with Rev. Charles Hatcher III and Rev. Rick Mendoza. Entombment will follow at Hope Haven Garden of Memory Mausoleum, Gonzales.

To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.oursofh.com.