Filiberto "Bert" Mendoza beloved father, husband, brother, and son passed away on December 1, 2010. He was born on May 18, 1972 in Modesto, California to Ramiro and Margarita Mendoza. He was the third of five children. He is survived by his older sister, Sandra Mendoza; older brother, Ramiro Mendoza Jr., and two younger sisters; Laura and Asalia Mendoza. He graduated from Coachella Valley High School in 1991 in California and then moved to Pasco, Washington in 1994 where he met the love of his life, Virginia Hernandez. They married on December 15, 2004. On September 6, 2003, they were blessed with their first child, Chelsea Marie and soon followed three beautiful boys; Ramiro 4 years, Angel 2 years, and baby Brenden Leonard 4 months. He and his wife made life in the Tri-Cities. He was a good provider for his family, hard worker, honest, and a humble man, who dearly loved his family and adored his children. His specialty was to make people laugh with his teasing and funny jokes. His most valued possession was his family, whom he treasured. "Yo le doy gracias a Dios por haberme prestado a mi hijo todo este tiempo." "Para mi no has muerto nomás te fuiste de mi lado, porque siempre vas a estar en mi corazon, Beto." Madre "Te doy gracias Señor por habérmelo mandado. Eras para mí un ángel. Gracias por llegar a mi vida, Beto. Eras muy risueño conmigo, eras maravilloso en mi vida, y siempre vas a estar en mi corazon y alma. Siempre quisimos tener nuestros hijos para ser una familia tú y yo. Estarás en el corazón de cada uno de tus hijos toda la vida y yo se que siempre fueron todo para ti. Gracias por darme los hijos que mediste y cuidare de ellos como siempre me lo pediste. Por siempre te voy a querer y siempre rezaremos por ti. Esposa Bert we will miss you and you will forever live in our hearts and it was an honor to have known you. God Bless You. Your Family and Friends. We also would like to give thanks to all those that have been supportive and helped in this time of sorrow. Thank you on behalf of the Mendoza Family. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 8, 2010 form 5-8:00 p.m. at Mueller's Greenlee Funeral Home, 1608 W. Court St. in Pasco, with the Rosary at 6:30 p.m. The Mass will be Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church.