Elmer "Bud" Mendoza
September 13, 1940 - September 20, 2016
Elmer Mendoza, 76 passed away on September 20, 2016. He was born on the Rincon Reservation in San Diego County to Therman and Theresa Mendoza, and he was a lifelong resident of San Diego County. He worked as a maintenance supervisor for 21 years. He is survived by his wife Caroline and eight children. Elmer Mendoza Jr, Danny Mendoza, Darryl Mendoza, and Eric Mendoza live on the Rincon Reservation; and Danthia Mendoza, Kyle Mendoza and Harold Hill live on the Barona Reservation. James Hill (Potts) lives in La Posta, Ca. Elmer is also survived by his two brothers Augustine Lara and Rudolph Lara and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Public Viewing will be held from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Friday, September 30 at Alhiser-Comer Mortuary Chapel 225 S. Broadway in Escondido. The rosary will be said at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, October 1, at Saint Kateri Tekawitha Catholic Church at 1054 Barona Road, Lakeside, CA 92040.
Elmer Mendoza, 76 passed away on September 20, 2016. He was born on the Rincon Reservation in San Diego County to Therman and Theresa Mendoza, and he was a lifelong resident of San Diego County. He worked as a maintenance supervisor for 21... View Obituary & Service Information