Jody is survived by his wife, Josefa O. Mendoza; daughter Veronica Mendoza Miramontes; son Joel Mendoza; daughter Jessica Lerma; and daughter Jennica Mendoza.
He is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren who will cherish his memory.
A visitation for Jody will be held Friday, March 26, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM with the Rosary to begin at 10:00 AM at Hillcrest Funeral Home-West, 5054 Doniphan Dr., El Paso, Texas 79932. A funeral mass will occur Friday, March 26, 2021 at 11:30 AM at St Matthew Catholic Church, 400 W Sunset, El Paso, Texas 79922. The burial will follow at Memory Gardens Of The Valley Cemetery, 4900 Mcnutt Rd, Santa Teresa, New Mexico 88008-9621.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hillcrestfhwest.com for the Mendoza family.