Arturo Mendiola

Le precedieron en la muerte su esposa, Marianela Reyes de Mendiola; sus padres, Artemio y Delfina Mendiola; y sus hermanos, Beto Mendiola y Martina Mendiola.

Le sobreviven sus hijos, Laura (Jorge) Mendiola Gutiérrez, Norma Mendiola y Rosie (Alberto) Mendiola Andrade; sus nietos, Gina, Mariela, Vianey, Jose Jaime Jr., Jalen, Victoria, Vianca, Valeria y Viviana; y su bisnieta, Layla; y sus hermanos, Homero, Sijifredo, Nune, Nereida, Blanca y Lola.

Arturo era un hombre difícil de ignorar: divertido, directo, espontáneo y siempre metiéndose en algún pequeño lío. Fuerte y resiliente, sobrevivió muchos accidentes a lo largo de su vida y enfrentó los desafíos con la tenacidad que lo definía. Aunque podía ser impaciente, tenía un corazón enorme, especialmente cuando se trataba de su familia. Amaba la comida, las salidas a Peter Piper Pizza, la jardinería, la lucha libre y escribir poesía. Conocido por alegrar a los demás, Arturo solía vestirse de payaso para fiestas de cumpleaños y de Santa Claus en Navidad, repartiendo risas dondequiera que iba. Se enorgullecía de haber sido comisionado de la ciudad de Palmview y sentía un cariño especial por su camioneta, cariñosamente llamada "Troca Payaso". Entre él y su yerno, lo conocían cariñosamente como "Chuco Boy", un apodo que reflejaba su relacion cercana y las risas compartidas. Por encima de todo, Arturo amaba profundamente a su familia. Su espíritu audaz, su humor y su amor por la vida serán recordados por todos los que lo conocieron.

La visitacion se llevará a cabo el lunes 9 de marzo de 2026 en la Funeraria Del Ángel en Mission, de 5:00 pm a 9:00 pm, con rezo del rosario a las 7:00 pm. El funeral se llevará a cabo el martes 10 de marzo de 2026 en la Funeraria Del Ángel a las 10:00 am. El entierro se realizará posteriormente en el Cementerio Valley Memorial Gardens.

Arturo Mendiola passed away on March 2, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on December 8, 1945, he was a resident of Mission, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his wife Marianela Reyes de Mendiola; his parents Artemio and Delfina Mendiola; his siblings Beto Mendiola and Martina Mendiola.

He is survived by his children Laura(Jorge) Mendiola Gutierrez, Norma Mendiola, Rosie(Alberto) Mendiola Andrade; his grandchildren Gina, Mariela, Vianey, Jose Jaime Jr, Jalen, Victoria, Vianca, Valeria and Viviana; and one great-granddaughter Layla; and by his siblings Homero, Sijifredo, Nune, Nereida, Blanca and Lola.

Arturo was a man impossible to ignore—funny, blunt, spontaneous, and always managing to find himself in a little bit of trouble. Tough and resilient, he survived many accidents throughout his life and faced challenges with the stubborn strength that defined him. Though he could be impatient, his heart was enormous, especially when it came to his family. He loved food, trips to Peter Piper Pizza, gardening, wrestling, and writing poetry. Known for bringing joy to others, Arturo often dressed as a clown for birthday parties and as Santa during Christmas, spreading laughter wherever he went. He proudly served as a commissioner for the City of Palmview and had a special love for his truck, affectionately named “Troca Payaso.” Between him and his son-in-law, he was affectionately known as 'Chuco Boy,' a nickname that reflected their close bond and shared laughter. Above all, Arturo deeply loved his family. His bold spirit, humor, and love for life will be remembered by all who knew him.

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026 at Funeraria Del Angel in Mission from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a rosary recited at 7:00 pm. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Funeraria Del Angel at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery.