Carlos CH. Mendoza Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Carlos CH. Mendoza, Sr., 79 years, of Monroe, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital. Born February 5, 1941 in Piedras Negras, Mexico, Carlos was the son of the late Cipriano and Estafana (Chavez) Mendoza. In 1986 Carlos received his GED during graduation ceremonies at Mason Consolidated Schools. He was immensely proud of this achievement. On March 1, 1959, Carlos married his beloved wife, the former Lucila Zulema Jasso in Houston, Texas. The couple moved to Monroe in 1960. After retirement they moved back to Texas and returned to Monroe in 2018. Carlos worked as a welder for Ford Motor Company’s Monroe Plant. He retired in August of 2000 after 30 years of service. Carlos was a member of Monroe Alliance Church in Monroe where he served as Deacon, Treasurer, and usher. He was also a member of El Buen Pastor Church in Orange Grove, Texas, where in the same capacities. Carlos enjoyed gardening, fishing, watching the ducks, and eating ice cream. Most of all he enjoyed time spent with family. Carlos is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Lucila, seven loving children: Carlos (Denise) Mendoza, Jr., of Monroe, Cynthia (Gary) Ford of Grand Rapids, MI, Cecilia Mendoza of LaSalle, Celia (Roy) Chipps of Monroe, Cipriano Mendoza of Monroe, Carla (Nick) Bussell of Monroe, and Cristoval (Amanda) Mendoza of Monroe, 23 cherished grandchildren, 18 cherished great grandchildren, and four siblings: Antonio (Yolanda) Mendoza of Cypress, TX, Mary Mendoza of Jacksonville, FL, Ruth (Josue) Bastidas of Cypress, and Josue Mendoza of Jacksonville. In addition to his parents, Carlos was preceded in death by his brother, Elias Mendoza. Due to the current COVID 19, pandemic, visitation and his funeral service will be privately attended. To view the funeral service via remote access please use the following link: https://webcasts.lifetributes.com/1113237 on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 5:25 PM as his funeral will begin at 5:30 PM. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association. Bacarella Funeral Home, 1201 S. Telegraph Rd., Monroe, Michigan, 48161 is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Carlos CH. Mendoza Sr.

February 5, 1941 - January 10, 2021