Birth date: Jan 28, 1952 Death date: Nov 3, 2023
With Heavy hearts we announce the passing of “Rudy” Leopoldo Rodolfo Mendoza. Rudy passed on Nov 3rd, 2023. He is survived by his Wife Teddie Mendoza; sons Marco Mendoza (Brittany), Brandon Mendoza (Rochelle), and Lee Mendoza; gr Read Obituary
My dad, Joe Fernandez always looked forward to his hair cut appointment with Rudy who seemed to delight in his stories of old Ybor City days. When dad became unable to go to his shop, Rudy made regular visits to his home to take care of his hair cut. He was a wonderful and sweet man, and our family will always remember his kindness to our dad. May you rest in peace, dear friend. The family is in our prayers.
Barbara Fernandez Randazzo
Teddi and Family, Rudy will be missed. I enjoyed getting to know Rudy over the past several years on my monthly visits to his shop. He had a great sense of humor, always enjoyed talking about Tampa people that we both knew. I always appreciated that he would make a personal visit to my Father's home to cut his hair. My Dad was dealing with macular degeneration and Rudy's visits brought a smile to my Dad's face. Rudy was loved and respected by all who knew him. Prayers and thoughts to all his family. Joe and Linda Fernandez
I offer my heartfelt sympathy during this incredible challenging time. Rudy's memory will forever be a source of strength and inspiration to all the family.
Arline Hoskinson
Rudy was one of the best guys I've ever known. I offer my deepest sympathy to all his family, especially wife and children. If I recall correctly, we played baseball against each other in Little League and in Hills. Cty. Rec League when he played for Desoto and I played for Cuscaden. I believe he also went to Ybor Boys Club when we were kids, so I knew him from there. At HHS, we had same class phys ed first year with numerous locos, so PE was more hell raising than a class. In those formative years, Rudy was very good athlete, and we always got along and respected each other. We hung out a little socially and always had good times. I knew Rudy's father too obecause my grandfather was sereno at Las Novedades where Rudy's father worked. After hs we lost touch, except for once in 90s each had broken washer and we talked at laundromat on MLK. In my view Rudy was one of the very best. Im sorry I did not attend wake or funeral, but may his family know my thoughts are with them in their loss. I'm also sorry I lost touch with Rudy but we always brothers at heart. Vaya con Dios, Amigo. Charlie Jimenez
Arline Hoskinson lit a candle in memory of Leopoldo Mendoza
My Deepest and Sincere Sympathy to Teddi, Marco, Brandon, Lee . I first met Rudy in the 80's when a friend recommended him to take care of my curly hair (it was always a disaster and needed a complete make over). I never looked back and followed him from studio to studio. Rudy would even cut my mom's hair and just receive tip money to be given to the boys. He was there for all events and made sure I was properly coiffed. Rudy, you are missed very much. Love, Joan
