Bobby Mendez, of La Coste, passed away on July 5, 2023 at the age of 51. He was born February 11, 1972 in Castroville, Texas to the late Jesus Estrada Mendez and Patricia Balderrama Mendez.

Bobby graduated from Medina Valley High School in 1990. He pursued higher education at the University of Incarnate Word where he obtained both a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts. He held multiple positions throughout his sixteen-year career at USAA, the last of which was Personal Line Account Manager for the High Value Home Team.

Survivors include his siblings, Grace Trevino (William) of Seguin, Jo Ann Almanza of Redmond, WA, Jose Ruiz (Deborah) of La Coste, Jeannette Dischler (Darryl) of Littleton, CO, and Diana Demski (Eric) of Castroville; Adrie Hinojosa, his sweetheart; uncles, Manuel Mendez, Sr., Jose Mendez, Anthony Mendez, Fred F. Balderrama, Guadalupe F. Balderrama, Augustin F. Balderrama, Jr. (Beatrice), Fidel F. Balderrama (Lydia; aunts, Virginia Bramlett and Cordelia Jimenez; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Jessie Mendez, Jr.; and niece, Melody Ann Flores.

Visitation will be Tuesday, July 11, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in La Coste. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Cemetery in La Coste, Texas.

Memorials may be made in Bobby's memory to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com