Jose Maria

Mendoza Sr.

In Loving Memory

Jose Maria Mendoza Sr.

July 10, 1945 - April 20, 2026

Jose Maria Mendoza Sr. , age 80, went home to be with the Lord, Monday April 20, 2026. He was born, July 10, 1945, in La Villa, TX to Dimas Mendoza and Susana Maria Zamaripa Mendoza.

Jose is preceded in death by his wife, Ninfa O. Mendoza, a son, Antonio Mendoza, his parents, two brothers, Susano Mendoza and Jesus Mendoza, two sisters, Carlota Mendoza and Matea Mendoza.

He leaves to cherish his wonderful memory his children, Sylvia Gonzalez (Pedro), Jesus Mendoza (Irene), Jose Maria Mendoza Jr. (Juanita), Sally Ramon (Leroy), his grandchildren, Angela Gonzalez, Pedro Gonzalez Jr., Jose Antonio Gonzalez, Jacinda Ledesma, Jessica Marie Mendoza, Jesus Mendoza Jr., Clarissa Castillo, Joey Mendoza, Ninfa Ramon, and  Ambrosio Ramon, his great-grandchildren, Daniel Badillo Jr., Aria Ledesma, Julian Ledesma, Jayden Castillo, Serena Castillo and Johnny Castillo, two sisters, Maria De La Luz Hernandez, Damiana Mendoza. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, beginning at 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a prayer of the Holy Rosary scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 2:00 pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Fr. Oyama as celebrant. Interment will follow to Campacuas Cemetery, Mercedes.

Honored to serve as pallbearers will be, Pedro Gonzalez Jr., Jose Antonio Gonzalez, Joey Mendoza, Joseph Martinez, Jesus Mendoza Jr., and Daniel Badillo, Honorary pallbearers will be Ambrosio Ramon and Daniel Badillo Jr.

With profound love and remembrance, the family of Jose Maria Mendoza Sr. have entrusted his funeral arrangements to Lenny Elizondo, funeral director/owner of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 E. Harrison Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550. For information, please call (956)364-2444 or visit www.trinityfunerals.com