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1963

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2018

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Funeraria Del Angel Martin Central

3839 Montana Ave

El Paso, Texas

RAUL MENDOZA Obituary

Raul Mendoza Jr., "Big Papa Pump" passed away on January 17, 2018. Our beloved Jr. has entered into everlasting peace through God's Grace to join our father, Raul Mendoza Sr. For those that knew him, Jr. was a man of strength who touched many lives not only would he listen, he fulfilled the needs of many with his big and generous heart of gold. Although he is no longer with us, he will forever be in our hearts and memories we therefore take comfort in the fact that he will always be with us in spirit. Not a day will go by that we don't think of you, we love and will miss you dearly. Preceded in death by his father, Raul Mendoza Sr. Survived by mother, Aurora P. Mendoza, his longtime girlfriend Emma Garcia, 7 sisters Patricia Gamboa (Frank), Gloria Astorga (Homero), Bertha Torres, Eva Pinon, Celia French (Raymond), Olga Apodaca (Alfonso), Yvonne Applegate (David), 2 brothers Luis Mendoza (Susie) Victor Mendoza, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Noel Astorga, Frank Gamboa III, Mike Pinon, Alfonso Apodaca Jr., Sammy Hernandez, Alvaro Huerta, Tury Torres and Andrew Mendoza. Honorary Pallbearers will be Luis and Victor Mendoza. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 25th from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Martin Funeral Home Central, 3839 Montana Avenue with Vigil at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, January 26th at 1:00 pm at Santo Nino de Atocha Catholic Church, 210 S. Clark Drive. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, 401 S. Zaragoza. www.FunerariaDelAngelMartin.com

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Published by El Paso Times from Jan. 20 to Jan. 27, 2018.

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Bernice Mary Harrison

July 15, 2024

You always made me laugh my bestie you will always be in my

Sergio Duran

January 24, 2019

His laughter is still with us, it will never leave, his body is gone but not forgotten! May the peace of the Lord be with you always Jr!!

Woody Romero

January 24, 2019

So hard to believe that it's been a year since our Good Lord called you home. Send us an angel of guidance brother. I will play the Lucky Ducks in memory of you tonight. Thanks for all the good times.

January 25, 2018

Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss.

Koala.

Gabriel Navarro

January 24, 2018

Davestated to hear about my dear friend Jr. My prayers go out to all his loved ones. We went through some rough times together, but we always managed to always have fun in the process. Will always remember his favorite phrase. " let me tell you one thing". My you rest in peace.

Sergio Duran

January 24, 2018

Our sincerest condolences to the Mendoza family! The passing of Jr brings sorrow to our hearts! May he rest in peace!!

January 24, 2018

I'm glad I was able to speak with him before he passed. I really enjoyed his time and will see him on the other side. He can finally breathe and no more suffering, just believe me when I say this. He is ok and he does sound like he is happy where he is at.

LORENA A

January 23, 2018

Sorry you had to leave us Jr. You will be deeply missed. I never once saw you sad or depressed, always smiling and positive. Ahh! I could just imagine when you went face to face with our Lord and God! we will always love you.

Anthony and Vicky Gonzales

January 22, 2018

Our sincerest condolences to the Mendoza family. We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your brother, Jr. May he rest in eternal peace and may perpetual light shine upon him. All of your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God bless you all.

Dimas Jr."Woody" Romero

January 22, 2018

My deepest sympathy and condolences to all the Mendoza family members. Now you can protect us with the wings of an angel from up above. R.I.P. Raul. I worked with you for 14 yrs. at Ft. Bliss and it was a pleasure. Dimas "Woody" Romero Jr.

January 22, 2018

My deepest Condolences to the Mendoza Family. Jr. was an awesome person with a heart ofr gold. He was always happy and positive no matter the circumstance, good friend of Eloy Ogaz for many years. He is now walking the streets of Gold. Welcome to your new home Jr. "Heaven" I bet you are having a feast. Fly high....fly away

E

January 22, 2018

My condolences to the Mendoza Family. Jr. was a an awesome person with a heart of Gold. Always smiling and happy no matter the circumstance. Very good friend of Eloy Ogaz and brother Pete.
He is now walking the streets of Gold. Happy homecoming to your new home Jr. "Heaven"
you are having a feast. Protect us, Fly high Raul...Fly away!!!

liz n

January 22, 2018

My deepest condolences to the Mendoza Family. Raul was a awesome human being with a heart of Gold. Very good friend of Eloy Ogaz and so sweet to our daughter when she was little. I remember him always smiling no matter the circumstance..
Great friend of my brother Pete. Gone but not forgotten..You are now trodding the streets of Gold! You must be having a feast in Heaven, Happy Homecoming to your new home, and protect us no that you are there. Fly high Raul...fly away!

E O N

Linda Ontiveros

January 21, 2018

Deepest sincerest condolences to the Mendoza Family!! Jr will be greatly missed and just seeing him cruise by in his car... Always smiling!! Good hearted man!! May he RIP!! God Bless!!

The Ontiveros Family

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Jan

25

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Funeraria Del Angel Martin Central

3839 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX 79903

Jan

25

Vigil

7:00 p.m.

Funeraria Del Angel Martin Central

3839 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX 79903

Jan

26

Funeral Mass

1:00 p.m.

Santo Nino de Atocha Catholic Church

210 S. Clark Drive, TX

Jan

26

Interment

Mt. Carmel Cemetery

401 S. Zaragoza, TX

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3839 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX 79903

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