Mr. Rafael Mendez, 81, of Tampa passed away January 28, 2016 at Tampa General Hospital. He was born in Santiago Capitiro, Guanajuato, Mexico and moved to Tampa in 1994. He was of the Catholic faith. He is survived by his wife Josefina Jimenez of Tampa; son, Joaquin Mendez of Tampa; daughter, Maria Elena Mendez of Tampa; grandson, Joaquin Mendez, Jr of Tampa; grandson, Jason Mendez of Tampa; granddaughter, Samantha Mendez of Tampa; grandson, Rafael Jimenez of Tampa; grandson, Martin Jimenez of Mexico; sister, Carmen Mendez of Mexico; brother, Antonio Mendez of Mexico; brother, Manuel Mendez of Mexico; sister, Guadalupe Mendez of Mexico ansd sister, Maria Mendez of Mexico. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 4-9 pm with a service at 7:00 pm and also on Wednesday from 11am-1:30 pm in the chapel of MacDonald Funeral Home, 10520 N. Florida Ave, Tampa, Fl 33612. A graveside service will take place at 2 PM Wednesday at Rest Haven Memorial Park.


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