Mauricio David Mendez

Mauricio David Mendez obituary, Tucson, AZ

Mauricio David Mendez

Mauricio Mendez Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 22, 2025.
Born July 12, 1944, in Mexico City, passed away peacefully March 14, 2025. A proud naturalized citizen of the United States who worked for the majority of his life in international communications, he traveled the world with his soulmate, Trudy Dunham Mendez to whom he was married for 45 years before her passing in 2011.

He is survived by his three children, Mina (Steve Silverman), Melisa (Jeffery Kane) and Michael; his grandchildren Ava, Leah, Zenon, Zachary, Jeremy and Krista; his siblings Patty Ludwig, Ana Mendez Ferrell and Ricardo Mendez; Brother in law, Scott Dunham as well as his great nieces and nephew. He will be forever missed by his family and friends from all over the world.

Mauricio was a life long friend to animals, especially dogs and memorial donations may be made to the Pima County Animal Care Center.

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Margaret Benny

April 1, 2025

Mina, Melissa and family, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I remember the stories you told of your parents' meeting, and your travels around the world for his profession and their return to Arizona. I know that you all were well loved, as was he.

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