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JOSE MENDEZ Obituary

38, of Montclair passed away October 8, 2010 at Montclair Medical Center Hospital. He was born January 18, 1972 in Upland, CA and lived in Montclair for 38 years. He was a shipping supervisor for two and a half years at HPI and was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Jose was a graduate from Montclair High and Citrus College with a license in Cosmotology. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. His smile and generosity will always live in our hearts forever. Jose is survived by his parents, Robert Riena Mendez and Martha Murillo Mendez, sisters Roberta Savala, Barbara and Sharon Mendez, nephews Mike, Mark and Ricky Savala, Jimmie Mendez, Gage Beilin Mendez, 1 niece Roxanne Savala, 2 great-nephews Elijah and Landon Savala, and 4 great-nieces Madelene Favela, Princess Perez, Destiny Mendez and Breanna Barraza. Visitation will be held from 4-8PM on Monday, October 18, 2010 at Draper Mortuary. Services will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church at 10AM, on Tuesday, October 19, burial will follow at Bellevue Cemetery.

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Published by Daily Bulletin on Oct. 17, 2010.

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M Bravo

January 20, 2011

Joe, I did not know you long, but the bit i did, made this still so hard to hear. Rest in peace. i hope heaven is as good as they say so u can dance the days away.

Sienna Mariscal

December 6, 2010

Still miss you everyday Joe. Thank you for all the dances and all the memories. Love you! :o)

barbara mendez

November 4, 2010

joe luv and miss u so much. U will truly b missed.

October 25, 2010

it was hard for me 2 make it there with so many kidds but i will miss ur huggs always said hi with tht bigg kool aide smile miss u love always Bonnie Murillo

tracy montalvo

October 23, 2010

joe-g- i miss you sooooooo much i cant even bear to think of our family gatherings with out you silly self. i pray that one day we will meet again and you watch over all of us if we get out of line pull our ear . i promised you when you were in the hospital that i would watch over your mom and dad and sisters and kids. i never told you but you knew me better then jay .you stay by my side and be my angel till we meet again iam never gonna stop thinking of you i love you and miss you

Lisa Beilin

October 21, 2010

I am thinking about you as always... Raining day, and i know you are just up with the angels dancing away.....

Susana(Susie) Bustillos

October 20, 2010

I knew Joey from elementry;he was bf's with my twin sister I have never forgotten his beautiful smile and his brite eye's.my thought n prayers to the Family.

Silvia Barbosa

October 19, 2010

Joey I am so saddened that you left us too soon. You were such a great person and you will deeply be missed. I will never forget that smile. My prayers to the Mendez family.

October 19, 2010

Joey, You will never be forgotten because you touched so many Hearts while you were here. Your kind Human Nature gave us Warmth and Joy. Everywhere you went, you brought a smile with you. That's the memory people will always treasure. But no matter what Joey, your kindered Spirit will always be in our hearts and minds til the Lord brings us to meet again in the Heavens above. With Love, and thoughts of you always.. Lisa

Lisa

October 19, 2010

Joey, You will never be forgotten because you touched so many Hearts while you were here. Your kind Human Nature gave us Warmth and Joy. Everywhere you went, you brought a smile with you. That's the memory people will always treasure. But no matter what Joey, your kindered Spirit will always be in our hearts and minds til the Lord brings us to meet again in the Heavens above. With Love, and thoughts of you always.. Lisa

MARIA LEDESMA

October 18, 2010

Joey, I'm going to miss you. You were a big part of my life, thank you for always being there for me you were a true friend. You are the BEST, You were always so Generous and so Thoughtful. I'm so grateful to have known you, I will never forget you. I will miss your laughter and your beautiful SMILE.. Thanks for the memories, Save a DANCE for me, R.I.P JOEY....I LOVE YOU

Debs

October 18, 2010

This candle is for you Joe! Eternal rest, grant unto him, O Lord,and let perpetual light shine upon him.

Joe, Sub n Barb

Sabrina Mendez

October 18, 2010

Hey Bud, though your life here was so short, the memories we have of you are everlasting. There will be a day when we all see you again and until then My friend We love and will miss you. Love always Prima Sub

Debbie Marquez

October 18, 2010

Joe, I have never had a friend come into my life for such a short time and ended up being one of my favorite people! You have left a lasting impression in my life and you will truly be missed! Love you forever dear friend and rest in peace!

Rhonda Hunsucker

October 18, 2010

I never spoke to Joe without smiling. Now I will never remember him without smiling. He was truly a wonderful person that made those around him happy. I am blessed to have known him and now heaven is blessed.

Frank Lobo

October 18, 2010

Joe, It's still hard to believe that your gone but you will always remain in mine and my families heart. There hasnt been a day go by that I walk into work expecting to see you or hear you yell my name. You were a true friend and we had some good times. We will meet again buddy. I'm sure your making the angels laugh ..

MIKE BOAZ

October 17, 2010

Diane Pischke

October 17, 2010

We will all miss Joe, he touched so many of our lives. He was such a loving & creative person& am sorry to hear of his passing. Our LOVE & support will always be here for you& even tho he's gone, he'll never be forgotten. Peace be with you all~~~Diane & Marie

Elizabeth Zuniga

October 17, 2010

I am sad of your passing but God wanted you with him. Joe you are in a better place now and we will all miss you. Your Colgate smile will never be forgotten.

andy copas

October 17, 2010

R.I.p. brother,

Gloria Duran

October 17, 2010

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES GO OUT TO THE MENDEZ FAMILY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.I HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING JOE BECAUSE HIS GOD SON GAGE WAS IN MY CLASS. JOE HAD THE SMILE THAT WOULD LIGHT ANY ROOM AND HE WAS SO FRIENDLY AND JUST GREAT PEOPLE.I WILL MISS OUR QUICK CHATS WHEN HE WOULD PICK UP GAGE FROM SCHOOL IN THE AFTERNOONS.LIKE EVERYONE SAYS YOU BE MISSED

Good Times....

Valerie Rodriguez

October 16, 2010

VALERIE RODRIGUEZ

October 16, 2010

WHEN I MET YOU I KNEW I LOVE U FROM DAY ONE! YOU ARE ONE OF MY BESTEST FRIENDS YOU BROUGHT ME SO MUCH SUNSHINE IN MY WORLD AND ALWAYS HAD AN UP BEAT ATTITUDE! I TRY AND THINK OF A TIME WHEN U EVER MAD OR MAD AT SOMEONE AND I CANT! YOU ALWAYS HAD A TREND WITH WORDS THAT WILL STICK WITH ME TIL THE END. I LOVE U LIKE YOU WHERE MY BROTHER.ITS HARD TO STILL BELIEVE YOUR NOT HERE WITH US BUT UR SMILE AND LAUGHTER WILL BE INSIDE OF ME 4EVER!I'M SURE GOING TO MISS YOU A WHOLE LOT! I WILL NEVER EVER FORGET YOU! LOVE U JOE <3

Patty Chavez

October 16, 2010

You will be missed Joe. Now who is going to my hair, you were the best.

Patty Chavez

October 16, 2010

I will miss you. Now who is going to do my hair?? You were the best. Really going to miss you Joe.

October 16, 2010

Joey, Im at a loss for words, you where my true friend in high school and i missed you when you left. and when you found me on fb again, i was happy to have you in my life again. Im gonna miss your texts and your silly jokes you would send me. And I will miss you..love Jackie Fonseca

Denise Longoria-Romero

October 16, 2010

oh Joey..there is no way I can begin to say how much I will miss you..your smile, your laugh, your spiratic dance moves..your bear hugs...I thank you for all the great memories, high school with you was a blast..prom too.. even though we hit the boulevard instead since we had the limo! oh good times..good times.. taking off on your red Elite at lunch time running to the 25cent hamburger stand..thank you for so many wonderful memories, thank you for being my friend, thank you for filling my heart with laughter, your smile I will never forget, your memory will dance in my heart forever my friend! I love you Joey, and we will keep your memorey alive. I kept asking god.."Why Joey, why such a wonderful person..why would you take him so soon?" then I realize, what person could make a more perfect angel? You are our angel now Joey, put in heaven to watch over all of those who cared for you, and all those you loved.. Live on my friend, for not on earth, but in heaven! Until we dance again my friend..I love you!

PS.. Thank you to the Mendez family for sharing such beauty with us! You all should be so proud of what a wonderful person Joey is!

Jackie Garcia

October 16, 2010

Joe, you are one of a kind that will never be forgotten you will forever be in my heart. You have and will always be my brother in law.

Holly (Farrar)Walsh

October 16, 2010

You will be forever missed Joe. Your ligth will continue to shine through your family and friends. You were a friend that no one will ever forget. We now have a special angel to watch over us.

Vikki Martinez-Alvarez

October 16, 2010

We alll love you and will always miss you Joey

FRIENDS 4EVER!!

MICHELLE (MALDONADO) MONROY

October 16, 2010

TO MY FOREVER FRIEND WHOM I WILL MISS SO MUCH.. I THANK YOU FOR ALL THE FUN MEMORIES I WILL TREASURE IN MY HEART ALWAYS. I KNOW YOU WILL BE DANCIN AND SMILING EVERYDAY IN THE CLOUDS ABOVE US BEING EVERYONES GUARDIAN ANGEL! THANK YOU FOR TOUCHING MY HEART AND MY LIFE. I WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU!! FRIENDS 4EVER <3

Wanda Flach-Estrada

October 16, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Rey & Karen Armendariz

October 16, 2010

Joe you will be missed.

Karen & Rey Armendariz

October 16, 2010

Joe you will be miss.

lidia romero

October 16, 2010

Joe , you will be missed by all who knew you..i have many beautiful memeories of us in our younger years...your know with our lord and savior..but forever in our hearts

Vegas Baby !!

October 16, 2010

Thanks for all the wonderful memories, laughs and crazy moments/nights we have shared. I love you Joe.

October 16, 2010

WE WILL ALL MISS YOU AND YOUR SMILE, ESPECIALLY YOUR 625AM HONKS!!!!TANYA THE BOYS AND FAMILY

Rosie Guerrero

October 16, 2010

God is good, God is great all the time. You were here for a short time, I didn't know you personally, but I knew of you. The kindness & love you demonstrated to your family & friends lives on in their hearts; you are gone, your legacy lives on.

Keep danciing on the clouds of heaven!!!!!

Teri Murillo

October 16, 2010

October 16, 2010

I will forever love and miss you.
Your favorite, Tia Teri...keep dancing on the clouds above us!!!

Marlo De La Mora

October 16, 2010

Joe, I am so sadden that you are no longer with us. It breaks my heart! I feel blessed to have known you and to have been able to call you "my friend". God definitely has an Angel by his side now! You will truly be missed! Love you my friend!

I love you Joe

Lisa Beilin

October 15, 2010

Joe, you will always be in my heart, on my mind and in my prayers. I love you like a brother, and will never forget the joy, laughter, tears and memories we have shared. I miss you like crazy.

Me and My Daddy Nino Joe

Gage Beilin-Mendez

October 15, 2010

October 15, 2010

I love you Daddy Nino Joe..

I love you Nino Joe....

October 15, 2010

~ TE VAS ANGEL MIO ~ NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN, AND ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS ~

TRACY ESCOBEDO

October 13, 2010

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