Tony Mendez

1940 - 2019

Tony Mendez

1940 - 2019

BORN

1940

DIED

2019

Tony Mendez Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 21, 2019.
Tony Mendez (1940 – 2019) was the ex-CIA agent who led the daring rescue of six U.S. diplomats from Iran in 1980. His story was immortalized in the 2012 movie “Argo,” in which he was portrayed by Ben Affleck. Iran took over the U.S. embassy after their revolution in 1979. Mendez masterminded the escape of the U.S. citizens from the homes of two Canadian diplomats by passing them off as members of a film crew.

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February 25, 2019

My deepest sympathies to the Mendez family and friends. May you find comfort in your many memories and may God comfort your hearts. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17

Ministerphyllis McMeans

February 7, 2019

My sincere condolences to the Mendez family. Thank You Sir for your service to our country. Rest In Peace.

JOHN ACOSTA

February 1, 2019

In god and honor i thank you (IN THE HIGHIST) for serving our great nation, god bless you always bro.

January 31, 2019

My deepest condolences to the Mendez family. During this heartbreak period may the God of peace and comfort sustain at this difficult time.

Wanda Henry

January 26, 2019

To Tony Mendez family and friends my prayers are for you all at this bereaved time. May the God of all comfort be with you all during this time.

J R Garcia

January 26, 2019

Thank u for ur service n inspiration, duty n devotion. May the Lord comfort n strengthen ur loved ones.

January 25, 2019

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family . May the true God comfort your broken hearts. For Psalms 50:15 says call and He will deliver in the day of distress.

January 24, 2019

RIP. Thank you for your courage.
Heaven is waiting for you with open arms and love.
Respectfully,
Florida

Mary R

January 23, 2019

Condolences to the Mendez family. Thank you for sharing your light with the rest of the world.

January 23, 2019

My condolences to Tony's family. May God be of comfort to you. 2 Cor. 1:3

Sam Guy

January 23, 2019

He surely accomplished something of value with his life

EW

January 23, 2019

God sees your tears and the emptiness of your heart. May you find solace in prayer to the God of all comfort. He is your refuge in times of distress (Psalms 9:9)

Sue

January 23, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jeanne Klauk

January 23, 2019

I am so sorry to learn of the loss of this herothank you Tony for your service to our country.

January 22, 2019

In a better place. Sorry for your lost. Agent

Patrick Foss

January 22, 2019

Rest in peace, Tony Mendez.
Thank you for your courage in the face of evil and for your service to our country. My condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Mendez.

January 22, 2019

My deepest sympathies are extended to the Mendez family. I can't imagine your heartache. May you receive the love and support needed during this extremely difficult time. May you also be consoled by knowing that God has the power to bind up the brokenhearted and to strengthen all who mourn.

Isaiah 61:1,2

Rose.

January 22, 2019

My condolences to the family and friends of Tony Mendez for your loss,may the God of tender mercy be with you at this time of sadness.

January 22, 2019

May God's loyal love comfort you all during this time of need. Our prayers are with you.

January 22, 2019

A DEEPEST SYMPHATY FOR YOU.
I'M GONNA MISS YOU TONY

Harry Simpson

January 22, 2019

Godspeed Tony, and thank you for your service to this nation.....

Louise

January 22, 2019

To the family of Mendez you all have our condolences and prayers

January 22, 2019

may you rest in peace.

January 22, 2019

Condolences to the Mendez family and friends.

January 22, 2019

I would like to express my deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one, who will be remembered for his contribution to history. I hope you find comfort and help in God during this time of mourning.

Lynn

January 22, 2019

To those who loved and knew him well, I am sorry for loss. May the God of all comfort be near to you as you pour out your sorrow to him in prayer.

Larry Plating

January 22, 2019

Tony was a mentor, friend, and comrade to me for almost 30 years. Goodbye ole friend. I still follow in your footsteps at some level. I was proud to support him in our first operation together in 1974. (The tooth fairy operation). Toby or Amanda can tell you about it. God Bless you Jonna, our prayers are with you all.

January 22, 2019

To The Family Of Tony Mendez
My condolences to the family on the loss of your dear beloved one. May the God of all comfort,comfort you and grant you peace now and in the days ahead.

January 22, 2019

May God strengthen and comfort the family during your time of sorrow.

January 22, 2019

Draw close to God and he will draw close to you.

January 22, 2019

Draw close to God and he will comfort and strengthen you.

Stacy

January 22, 2019

May the God of all comfort be with family and loved ones.

January 22, 2019

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Candace Lepow

January 22, 2019

My condolences go out to the friends and family of Mr Mendez. The praise and kind words spoken about Mr Mendez that knew and worked with him is a testimony that he not only did heroic things but he had the heart of a true hero.

S P

January 22, 2019

Very sorry for the loss of this brave and brilliant man. May the God of all comfort be with the family.

Daryn Worley

January 22, 2019

Dear family of Mr. Tony Mendez,
I am very sorry for your loss. I send my condolences to the family.

January 22, 2019

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Sheila

January 22, 2019

Job well done. Rest in eternal Peace Mr. Mendez. We wont forget.

Grant and Lynn Elliott

January 21, 2019

sorry for your loss Grant Elliott former hostage on twa flight 847

January 21, 2019

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Debbie Oakley

January 21, 2019

As reading your passing of your love one. May he rest in peace. prayers and love to family

Peter Torres Sr

January 21, 2019

A true American Hero. R.I.P.

January 21, 2019

May the God of all comfort help you through these difficult days. He will be missed by all.

William DeLeon

January 21, 2019

Will never forget for what did for our country, a true silent hero.

Hans Bader

January 21, 2019

I had the great honor of meeting Mr. Mendez and his spouse, several years ago, during his "Argo" book signing in Hagerstown, MD. The book & subsequent movie brought back memories at the time the 52 hostages were released and transited through Wiesbaden, Germany, where I was serving as a member of the US Air Force. Having been part of such memorable history is truly humbling.

My sincerest condolences to his family. Mr. Mendez ranks high among American heroes. RIP.

January 21, 2019

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Mendez. May all his family and friends find comfort and peace in this most difficult time from the God that supplies all things we need in times such as this.

Lynn

January 21, 2019

May the God who binds up the broken-hearted and comforts all who mourn sustain your your family during this challenging time.- Isaiah 61:1,2.

S. Minetti

January 21, 2019

Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss of Tony. May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on ,God keeps them in his memory because they are precious in His eyes -Psalms 116:15.

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