May God bless you and your...
So sorry to hear this. Tilli and Jeff. You are in my thoughts
Kimberly Genzmer
February 05, 2025 | Friend
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Jesse Mendoza
Mar 9, 1944 - Jan 30, 2025 (Age 80)
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Jess was a very good friend to everyone he met. He always had a smile and a heartfelt welcome to all. He will be missed. Jess, rest in peace in Gods hand.
Don McFarland (VFW POST, MOLINE)
February 04, 2025 | Friend
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What a guy. Always had a smile. When you met him you would always be his friend. I will miss my best freind as will many, many others. Rick Court
Rick Court
February 04, 2025 | Friend
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So many memories over so many years. Too many to recall here. Just want to say that Jesse always had a smile and a welcoming manner. He and Tilli were fun, but more importantly, they were/are good friends. They have many. Our condolences to the family. Rick & Sylvia Anderson
Rick & Sylvia Anderson
February 04, 2025 | Friend
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Thoughts are with Tilli and Jeff with the lost of their love one
Martha norin(Ga´rry)
February 03, 2025 | Family
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So glad the photo captured the smile Jess always wore. Jess loved people and was a good friend of so many. It was our pleasure to know team Tilli and Jesse.
Sue and Pat Broderick
February 03, 2025 | Friend
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My older brother, Ken was in the Moline High School class of 62´, me class of 63´. I love class reunion´s & when Ken came back to the states, I went to his class reunions too! Jesse was always present, fun to talk to& let´s enjoy the party kind of guy. Did he ever know a stranger? Then 9 years ago I married Steve & we would see Jesse at the John Deere Retirement get togethers! Always enjoyed being around him at events. I´m sure if there are reunions in heaven, Jesse will be the first one in...
Connie Schneck Stevenson
February 02, 2025 | School
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My sympathy to all the family and friends.
Karen Davidson
February 01, 2025 | School
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Obituaries
Jesse's Obituaries
Jesse MendozaMarch 9, 1944 - January 30, 2025Jesse Mendoza, 80, of Moline, passed away Thursday January 30, 2025, at his home.Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Wednesday February 5, 2025, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline. Private burial will take place at the Rock Island National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite charity.Jesse was born on March 9, 1944, in Rock Island, IL, to Pedro and Julia (Rivas) Mendoza. He married the love of his life of 58 years, Tilli (Rivera) Mendoza on November 25, 1966, in Rock Island. Jesse was a proud U.S. Veteran, having served in the Marine Corps from 1962 to 1966. His favorite enlistments were in Okinawa and Quantico, Virginia. Jesse worked and retired as an electrician for John Deere for 35 ½ years, including his apprenticeship and graduation from Black Hawk College after 4 years.Jesse loved sports, he was a wrestler in his younger years, and he coached wrestling and other sports for 15 years with the Dad's Club, John Deere Middle School, and Moline High School; also coaching flag football. Jesse was an avid runner with the Cornbelt Running Club. His family was everything to him, he cherished spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was a devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was known as "Papa" to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jess enjoyed traveling with Tilli to many cities, including San Francisco, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., and Maui; visiting 34 states and several countries.Survivors include his wife, Tilli; son, Jeff Mendoza; grandchildren, Brent Mendoza, Jacob Mendoza, Katlyn (fiancé Patrick Henry McGuinn) Mendoza; great grandchildren, Brayden Mendoza, Faith Mendoza, Merida Mendoza, Christian Mendoza, Luca Pizzo, Nash McGuinn; siblings, Tony Mendoza, Richard Mendoza, Lupe Ashby, Margaret Day, Carmen McGuire, and Mary Jo Ramirez; as well as many friends, nieces, and nephews.He was preceded in death by his son, Mark Mendoza and daughter, Stephanie Mendoza; brothers, Frank Mendoza, Joe Mendoza, and David Mendoza; sisters, Connie Ashby, Beatrice Ybarra, and Celia Wilkerson.Tilli and Jeff would like to thank Jess's Doctors: Dr. N. Kukhar from UnityPoint, Dr. Pothula, and Dr. Acosta from CVM, and the UnityPoint Hospice Nurses for their compassionate care.Special thanks to all of the family, friends, and neighbors who have reached out for their love and support during these tough times.Memories may be shared online by visiting esterdahl.com.Esterdahl Mortuary and Crematory, Ltd.6601 38th Ave., Moline, IL(309)736-7100
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