Frank "Nito" Mendoza 59, passed away on July 5, 2012. He leaves behind siblings, Art Mendoza (Betty), Josephine Leyvas (Frank), Albert Mendoza (Ernestina), Alex Mendoza (Klemith), Angie Rosales (Julian), Fred Mendoza (Gloria), George Mendoza (Patricia) and Charles Mendoza. Also leaving Vanessa, Therese, Stephanie and Rosie. As well as the love of his life, Sophia. Preceded in death by his parents, Celestino and Julia Mendoza and his siblings, Esther, Joe and Cel. Frank was employed as a Supervisor for Pima County Parks and Recreation and was also a Western Dance instructor. He was an avid gun collector and a member of Marksman Pistol Institute. Visitation will be at MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPELS on Saturday, July 14, 2012 from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Go on home, brother, into the Master's arms, where pain is no longer. For all whom believe in Him, will not perish but have eternal life. Funeral arrangements entrusted to MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPELS, 2580 S. 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ.