He was preceded in death by his parents Eluterio (Tero) and Ofelia Mendez, and a brother, Jose Mendez.
David is survived by his wife of 44 years, Evelynn Mendez, daughters, Alicia Camacho (Robert), Andrea Mendez (Rey Ramirez), Anthony Mendez (Nichole Evans), Adam Mendez (Amber Eggleton), Andrew Michael Mendez, grandchildren, Alexander, Alivia and River, sisters, Cristina Marinez (Lee Mireles), Sylvia Rodriguez, Diana Estrada ,Gloria Ramirez, Patty Haiker (Scott), and brothers, Juan Mendez (Michelle Tokarczyk), and Arturo Mendez.
There will be a Celebration of Life Service on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Ever Rest Funeral and Chapel, 1783 E Keating Ave, Muskegon, at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation one hour prior. Pastor Carlos Ramos will be officiating.