Robert J. Mendez

1935 - 2018

Robert J. Mendez obituary, 1935-2018, Phoenix, AZ

BORN

1935

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary

200 West Beardsley Road

Phoenix, Arizona

Robert Mendez Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 9, 2018.

Robert J. Mendez, 82, went peacefully at 9am Monday, Jan 8, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona at Pacifica Senior Living.

Born July 28, 1935, in Galesburg, Illinois, married to Pansy Mendez for 57 years, worked at Maytag until he retired in 1983. Also, Bob owned his own body shop in Galesburg called Bob's Auto Body. They moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1984 and Bob worked for the Washington School District and Farmers Insurance until 1995.
He is survived by daughter Joy Mendez of Fort Worth, Texas; son Jeffrey (Audrey) Mendez of Phoenix, Arizona; and brother Gene (Becky) Mendez of Galesburg, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his wife Pansy Mendez.

He will always be remembered for his sense of humor, great work ethics and love for his family and friends. He will be missed.

In lieu of flowers, a fund is set up in memory of Bob with the Alzheimer's Association. Please call 602-528-0545 or send check to Alzheimer's Association, 1028 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85006.

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January 14, 2018

Al Noche and Mary Williams

Bob was a wonderful person I knew him for many years.Our condolences to the family.

January 13, 2018

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January 11, 2018

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Jayne Hungate

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Joy, and your family in this time of loss and sadness. You will rely on your many wonderful memories of your Dad and Mom to get you through the coming days. As time passes, we can say from experience, the memories start to come without the tears! Just memories of the many happy times you shared. We love you! Jayne & Bruce

January 11, 2018

Kathy Clifford

Bob and Pansy were the most awesome couple. I knew them since I was a baby. They were family. Joy and Jeff, you have so many wonderful memories. Bob is with Pansy and my mom and dad too! Heaven is a fun place right now. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Kathy (Knuth)

January 10, 2018

Deepest regards to you Joy in the loss of your Dad. I know you and your brother have many wonderful memories of your parents. Now they are together again.
Julie Jordan-Brandt

January 10, 2018

Larry

I didn't know Bob that well but he was always so kind to me. I never saw Bob without a smile on his face. In my short time of his life, I could always see why everyone loved him. I know he is with Pansy and she is say to him " Bob, stop that " and she is loving every moment !!

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