October 24, 2016 ~ January 5, 2018On January 5, 2018 our “Dio” was called to heaven by our loving Lord.
Dionicio Alfredo Mendoza was born October 24, 2016 to Brian Mendoza and Monica Martinez. He was energetic and full of life. He looked forward to each day waking up and eating breakfast while watching his favorite cartoons next to his dad. He was truly his dad’s identical twin, best friend and sidekick. No matter the day you were having, he was there to greet you with a warm smile and hugs that made your day bright and joyful, even on the cloudiest day.
Though he was only 14 months old, we quickly noticed his natural athletic ability. His ambition was incredible. He practiced shooting hoops regularly, each time distancing himself farther from his basketball hoop. If someone was in the kitchen he was right there with them, carefully observing and ready to sample the food and provide his honest opinion on how it tasted. He enjoyed spending time with his sister playing hide-and-seek and making Musical.ly videos. He also enjoyed his time with his brothers when they came to visit during the holidays and summer. He enjoyed the attention from family and friends, especially at family barbecues. He left his impression on friends, family and everyone he came in contact with.
He will be truly missed.
He is survived by his parents, Brian Mendoza and Monica Martinez, of Syracuse; sister Brooklyn Morton of Syracuse; and two brothers, Izaiah and Aaron Mendoza of Washington; grandparents Gloria Flores and Javier Tapia of Ogden and Teresa Martinez of Ogden and Robert Mendoza Sr. of Clearfield. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather Juan Jose Martinez, and great-grandparents Alfredo and Victoria Flores, and Dionicio and Genoveva Garcia.
The family would like to thank Davis Hospital, Syracuse EMTs and Detective Michelle Wride and Myers Mortuary, family and friends for their love and support.
A funeral Mass was celebrated January 13, 2018 at St. James Catholic Church.
Internment was at Washington Heights Memorial Park.
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