Timothy (Tim) Brent Mendoza passed away on September 10, 2025 after a brave struggle with cancer.

He was born in Portland, Oregon in 1957 to Donald Charles Mendoza and Lora Clair Mendoza. He is the youngest of four children. He spent his formative years in Portland with his older brothers and sister. The family would often go on road trips and camping trips to explore the great outdoors.

When he was a senior in High School the family moved to San Pedro, California. There, he attended San Pedro High School and graduated in the class of 1976. During that time, he was active in Boy Scouts earning the rank of Eagle Scout. After completing high school, he went on to attend Long Beach State University, where he received a degree in Electrical Engineering. He began his first career as an engineer with Texas Instruments.

After having children, he would occasionally volunteer in their classes. This experience sparked his love of teaching. He then went back to school receiving a teaching degree from Chapman University in Orange, California in 2005. This started his second career. He worked as a math teacher at Badger Springs Middle School in Moreno Valley, and then at Pacific View Charter School in Eureka until he retired in 2023.

Tim was a member of the Elks Lodge and he enjoyed taking family and friends to Friday night for dinner. He also enjoyed volunteering at the Redwood Coast Music Festival.

Tim loved to travel, having recently traveled to Mexico and Ireland with his wife Michele. Our sweet Tim has traveled on to his school house in the sky. He will be missed.

Tim is predeceased by his beloved wife Debbie, as well as his parents. He is survived by his sister Candace and his brothers, Tony and Joe. He is survived by his children, Michael and Thomas, Chris, Paul and Jina. And by his nephews Moises, Anthony and Isaia and his niece Viviana and his cat Mr. Grey. Finally, but not least, he is survived by his loving wife, Michele.

A memorial will be held on October 18 at Sacred Heart Church in Eureka at 12 noon. A reception to celebrate his life is to follow.

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