It is with great sadness that the family of Cesar Mendoza announces his passing on Monday, June 18, 2018 at the age of 66 years. Cesar will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 39 years, Merlinda and children Melanie (Rene), Maureen, Cesar Anthony (Johanna), and Mia and two grandsons, Rene III and Dylan Caesar.
Cesar will also be fondly remembered by his sisters Monin (Junior), Uda (Gilberto), and Leila (Boy David). He was predeceased by his father, Teodoro, his mother, Filomena, and his brother, JR.
Cesar Mendoza was born on November 22, 1951 in Isabel Leyte, Philippines as the second of five children. He graduated in 1972 with a degree in Marine Engineering from Cebu Central Colleges (now known as University of Cebu). Cesar started his apprenticeship by sailing from Ormoc to Manila, Philippines and then moved on to international waters and visited places in Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and The United States.
Cesar married Merlinda Baay at the Sacred Heart Church in Cebu City, Philippines on January 8, 1979 and had four children together.
He was a fun-loving, people person who loved life. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends.