Roberto Mendoza entered Eternal Rest on Sunday, January 15, 2017, at the Methodist Hospital, in San Antonio, TX.

Mr. Mendoza was born in Islitas, TX and was raised in Laredo, TX, where he attended Martin High School.

Roberto was a Custodian Retiree from Laredo Independent School District, where he dedicated 26 years of his life. He was a hard-working, loving, outgoing, charismatic man, devoted to his loving wife, Juana, with whom he had 58 years of marriage, children and grandchildren, whom he adored with all his heart. Roberto was well known for his friendship, involvement in politics, and for living life to the fullest, including attending dances and any other social events.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Pascual and Julia Fuentes Mendoza.

He is survived by his wife, Juana Castillo Mendoza.

Sons, Roberto (Patricia) Mendoza Jr. and Jesus (Isela) Mendoza.

Daughters, Alicia Mendoza and Juanita Mendoza.

Grandchildren, Roberto Mendoza III, Nicolo Mendoza, Jessica Mendoza, Jaquelyn Mendoza, Isabella Mendoza and Jesus Mendoza Jr.

Also surviving him are his siblings, Felipe (Antonia+) Mendoza, Margarita (Estanislao+) De Luna,Maria Ofelia (Marcos) Valenzuela, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 from  4 pm to 9 pm. and a Vigil of the Deceased will be held at 7 p.m. in the Hernandez, Lopez and Sons Northside Chapels, 800 Boston St. on San Bernardo Ave. Funeral services will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2017 departing from the funeral home chapel. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at Mother Cabrini Catholic Church. Committal services will follow at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.