Eugene Joseph Mendez affectionately known as "Joey was Born July 21, 1981 at Canyon General Hospital in Anaheim CA. Joey passed away on March 18, 2013 at Kaiser Riverside surrounded by his loved ones. Joey leaves behind a beautiful 13 yr old daughter JOY his parents Eugene and Margaret. Brothers Sonny and Frank, Grandparents Dora and Armando and his girlfriend Laura Pinedo. Along with a large family of cousins, nephews, nieces, Uncles and Aunts, and friends our hearts are broken and is already truly missed. Joey grew up in Corona CA from 1988 to present. Joey worked as a Groundsman for PAR Electric. Joey was extremely loving and giving and had an infectious smile that would light up the room. Joey was a fighter to the end and a true Soldier of life and lived it to the Fullest. He will be laid to rest in the Garden of Honor at Pierce Bros. Crestlawn Memorial Park in Riverside CA on Friday March 22, 2013