Manuel Martin Mendoza was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at the blessed age of 61. He was born October 1, 1960 in San Antonio, TX to Daniel and Jovita Mendoza. He is reunited in heaven with his parents; brothers Andrew Mendoza, Rudy Mendoza, Joel Mendoza. He is loved and will be greatly missed by his wife 42 years Dora Vega Mendoza; children Gloria Jean Mendoza, Manuel Mendoza, Jr., Michael Anthony Mendoza, Albert Mendoza; 19 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; siblings Daniel Mendoza, Librado Mendoza, Robert Mendoza, Maryann Mendoza, Alicia Mendoza, Yolanda Mendoza, Dolores Mendoza; as well as extended family members and friends. He was a Cowboys and Spurs fan, was also a handy man. He loved to listen to rock music. He was also the best grandpa that would take the grandkids to carnival when fiesta came around, monster truck events when grandkids were in their elementary years. Heaven has gained our most beloved blessing. He will live forever in our hearts.