MENDOZA, Carmen J.


West Valley View, Avondale, Arizona Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Carmen J. Mendoza, 88, of Avondale died April 19, 2012, at his home. Mr. Mendoza was born June 30, 1923, in Chihuahua, Mexico. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Martina; five sons, Arturo, Jesus, Carmen Jr., Armando and Martin; four daughters, Irma Hickman, Sylvia Gonzales, Rosa and Cristina Garcia; 29 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 9 a.m. today at St. John Vianney Parish, 539 La Pasada Blvd., in Goodyear. The Rev. Paul Yearra will officiate.