CUYAHOGA FALLS — Staff Sergeant Valentino R. Mendoza, 28, formerly of Lorain went home to be with his Lord, Wednesday, December 9, 2009 in his loving home in Cuyahoga Falls, following a battle with cancer.
He was born May 29, 1981 in Muscogee County, Georgia. He moved to Lorain as an infant. He graduated from Southview High School in 1999. SSGT. Mendoza served his country for the past nine years as a Marine.
He was a member of David’s House Family Church in Cuyahoga Falls. Valentino enjoyed life and his lovely wife, deeply.
He will be dearly missed by his wife of three years Faith Mendoza (nee Skoff) of Cuyahoga Falls, parents Rene Mendoza and Ana Camacho Mendoza both of Lorain, brothers Michael S. Gonzalez of Lorain and Paul and Alex Camacho both of Lorain.
He was preceded in death by his aunt Alice Camacho.
His family will receive friends Friday from 3 to 9 PM in the Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st Street, South Lorain, (440) 277 8164. Friends may also call Saturday from 10 AM until time of his funeral service at 11 AM in the House of Praise International Church, 4321 Elyria Avenue, Lorain. Rev. Mark Hebebrand Associate Pastor will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
Randy Workman
It's sad to hear a fellow friend and classmate to many has fallen. Even with his struggle, he keeped his head high. I remember many fun times together growing up. I remember all the fun we had at Whitter, Southview, and on the streets. From getting in trouble in welding with Ternes, and the road trip we took out to Dayton, OH to see our homie Elliot. I wish you could have lived to get old and grey for you were a strong individual. I miss you already, and I'm glad I was able to make the road trip from NC to see you at your benifit. One Love!P.S. I'll holla when I get there!!!
Brya Coso (Coleman)
I'm at a loss for words...Val was such a great guy. He had the gift of being able to make people smile without even trying. All my sympathy goes out to his wife and rest of his family. He is no longer suffering and may they find peace in that. I wish I was able to make it home for his services. RIP Val...you will be greatly missed by many!!!!Jackie Carlock (Garcia)
I am so deeply sadend by the loss of Val. My he rest in peace and God Bless his family. You will be missed.Larry Ward
I've known Val Mendoza since Whittier and he is truely a great person from the laughs to the plays on the football field and baseball field he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family,Val you will be missed OOORAH Semper FI!Richard Santana
I remember playing kickball with Val in elementary. Sometimes we feel so invincible and then something like this happens to bring us back to reality. It just hearts my heart!Jennifer Allison
wow well i dont really know where to start i've known val since second grade he s been around since i can remember he was one of my close friends through out high school, my best friend my junior year i have so many memories that i will cherish and hold on too, he was truley a beautiful person back then and im sure he grew up to be a wonderful man and a husband.... we all know life takes us on our seperate ways and we loose contact with those we once loved, i can honestly say i wish i would of never lost contact with u val, but i am truley blessed that i was able to have u as part of my life when i needed u the most! i will never forget u and u will truley be missed my thoughts and prayers go out to his wife family and friends. may u rest in peace and walk with the angels.............. XOXOXLisa Contreras
It was a pleasure to have had the opportunity to meet such a great person. He was always sure to bring laughter into your days back in high school:)!!!!!!I know the gates to heaven were opened wide for him to enter, and now he is living in the ultimate peaceful place!!!!
RIP Val!!!
Jacob Dabrowski
I want to send my condolence's to Val Mendoza's family and friends. I am sorry about your loss. I am sorry I do no really remember Val but I still would like to pay my respects to a fellow classmate once again you all have my condolences.