Federico Mendoza, 76, passed away Monday, July 9, 2012 in a local hospital. Mr. Mendoza is survived by; wife, Margarita Mendoza; son, Federico (Claudia) Mendoza, Jr.; daughter, Maria Magdalena Mendoza; grandchildren, Federico Mendoza, III and Carmen Margarita Mendoza; brother, Luis (Maria Del Refugio) Mendoza; nephews; nieces, other family members and many friends. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 10, 2012 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Nieto Funeral Home & Crematory and a funeral discourse will begin at 7:00 pm. Cremation services will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Nieto Funeral Home & Crematory, 802 Coke St. Condolences can be expressed to the family online by visiting our website at www.nietofuneral.com.