Joe Selestino Mendoza Obituary

Joe Selestino Mendoza entered eternal life 05 May 2022 at the age of 56 in Houston Texas with his beloved wife Maria (Maggie), son Haldrin, and daughter Yariseli Mendoza by his side. Their deceased son Manlio Fajardo will forever be remembered and was with him in spirit. Joe’s brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews were also by his side. He dearly loved his wife and family; they were the highlight of his life. Joe cherished his mother Alberta (Mommy) Mendoza as well as his siblings and nieces and nephews.
Joe is survived by his mother, Alberta (Mommy) Mendoza in Houston Texas, Maria (Maggie) Mendoza, their son Haldrin, and daughter Yariseli Mendoza. Siblings and their significant others Janie and husband Richard Campanell, Victor and wife Ignacia Mendoza, Javier (Able) and wife Belinda Mendoza, Paula, and husband Chris Long, Miguel and wife Monica Mendoza, Lupe Mendoza, Mary Mendoza, Jane and husband Roberto I. Rodriguez, Laura Mendoza, and Cesar Silva. Nephews and significant others: Billy Romero, David and wife Sharon Romero, John and wife Anjelica Romero, Paul Romero, Eric Madrigal, Kevin Valdez, Michael Maniscalo Jr., Paul and Michael Mendoza, Victor Mendoza, Jeffrey Cazatt Jr, Joshua Cazatt, James McMillan Jr., Jeremy McMillan, Jacob McMillan, Jonathan McMillan, Roberto M. Rodriguez, and Christian Arredondo. Nieces: Amy Campanell, Mirna Huawaxi, Yesenia Moreno, Kindra Valdez, Victoria Rodriguez, and Delinah Rodriguez. Great Nieces and Nephews Jacob Romero, Ellie Romero, David Romero Jr, Andrea Romero, Destyne Romero, Ethan Romero, Mia Romero, Juan Romero Jr, Daniel Romero, Christopher Romero, Brianna Romero, Athena and Frankie Whittemore and Isabella Arora.
He is preceded in Glory by his Father Victoriano (Poppy) Mendoza and his son Manlio Fajardo Paternal Grandparents Celestino and Paula Mendoza, Maternal Grandparents, Ascencion and Nolberta Gonzalez. Twin Brothers Juan Manuel and Sunset Baby Mendoza, Niece and husband Amanda and Frank Whittemore.
Joe Mendoza was born on June 18, 1965, in East Bernard, Texas to Victoriano and Alberta Mendoza. Joe is an alumnus of Alief Hastings High School, class of 1984. He worked within the family-owned commercial landscaping business, where a strong and committed work ethic was instilled by his father, lovingly known as Poppy, as well as the rest of his siblings. Although Joe was the 8th of 12 children within the Mendoza family, he was admired by all, given his solid work ethic and desire to be well accomplished at his profession. While Joe was a dedicated employee, he loved to spend time with his siblings, nieces, and nephews by either BMX bike riding, watching favorite TV shows such as “Chips” or “BJ and the Bear” and cruising with his brothers and nephews while listening to rock and roll music in one of the family-owned sports cars with the T-Tops removed. He also enjoyed visiting the town of Monte Alto (Rio Grande Valley) where the family owned Mague’s Café. He’d go swimming at local canals, “go cruising” with friends and family, within nearby towns such as Edcouch-Elsa, Weslaco, McAllen, and Delta Lake. Joe always made time to be with his family growing up.
Joe married Maria (Maggie) in Houston Texas. Joe loved to spend time with their children, Haldrin and Yariseli cooking, enjoying the outdoors, and backyard barbecues while listening to their favorite Tejano music together.
Professionally Joe was an accomplished Construction Superintendent sought after by many firms. He was considered one of the best within his industry. His tireless work ethic and desire to be the best at what he did was an inspiration to his family and industry colleagues.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 24th 2022 from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the La Paz Funeral Home (7902 Nordling Road, Houston, Texas 77037).

Burial service will be held Tuesday, May 24th 2022 at 2:30 PM at Forest Park Westheimer (12800 Westheimer Rd Houston, Texas 77077).