Gustavo “Gus” Antonio Mendoza entered eternal rest into Jesus’ arms on Monday, October 19th, 2020.
He passed away peacefully in his daughter’s home due to Lewy Body Disease/dementia.
After being granted legal entry to the US in 1970 from Cuba, Gus and his family were longtime residents of Harvey, LA . He moved to Covington, LA after the passing of his wife in 2011. Gus was very thankful and proud to be an American. He was the beloved and only son to Gustavo and Baldomera Mendoza, he was a cherished husband to Cruz Maria Parra Mendoza and devoted father to Gus Mendoza and Alina Alexander, father-in-law to Sarah McLelland-Mendoza and Jim Alexander. He was a loving grandfather to Alex James and Grace Marie Alexander.
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made in his name to LifeSongs Radio, NO, LA by calling (504) 816-8000 or on line www.lifesongs.com
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 24th, from 2:00pm - 3:00pm with a Memorial Service held at 3:00pm, at Northshore Bible Church, 19516 Sunshine Ave., Covington, LA. Condolences can be offered online at www.westsideleitzeagan.com For more information you may call the funeral home at (985)635-4745.