Jimmy was raised on his grandfather’s dairy farm, which he loved dearly.
Jimmy attended Unit 1 Grammar School (also known as Landmark School) in Glendale and graduated from Cortez High School in 1970. He took a job in the bakery department at Smitty’s Grocery Store in Glendale and then spent many years working for the very well-known, John F. Long. Following Mr. Long’s passing, Red Mountain Company took over, and Jimmy remained there. Finally, he was employed at Independence High School, in the Glendale Union School District.
Jimmy is survived by brothers, Tony Jr (JoJo)., Ernie, Andy, and Joe Mendez (Jacqueline); sisters, Tonia (Alex) Lozano and Terry (Octavio) Mendivil; nephews, Ernesto Aro Jr., Isaac Martinez, Gregory, Dion, and Joseph Cardenas, Anthony and Michael Torres Jr., Joseph and Joshua Mendez and Tony Mendez, Randy L. Johnson II; nieces, Angie Bryant, Marian Liber, Lee Ann Jaquez, Jennifer Alvarez, Diana McQueen, Alley Jaquez, Marissa and Melissa Cardenas, Ariel and Alize Torres and Katrina Mendez; and several great-nephews and great-nieces.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, nephew Tomas Aro, Maria Antonia Aro and Josie Martinez Solley.
There will be no funeral services.
Jimmy’s family and friends will miss him very much. His family would like to thank everyone for their heartfelt sympathy and prayers. God bless you all.
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