On September 19th, 2023 Justiniano “Tino” Mendez went home to be with the Lord at the age of 66.
Tino was born on February 10, 1957 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras to Dona Ana Julia Hernandez Lopez and Don Justiniano Mendez Hernandez, a native of the Lenca’s Tribes of Intibuca, Honduras.
In the 1970’s, he migrated to the United States starting in Miami Florida, but ultimately calling Apopka, Florida home.
Here, he raised the 3 children he had with his former spouse Connie Riddle Jeangilles. He also helped raise an additional 2 children throughout his years.
He called himself a simple man and lived his life as such, holding no value in material things but instead freely gave any and everything he had to anyone who asked or was in need, making God and family the priority in his life. We have countless unforgettable (and some unbelievable) loving memories, stories, antics, songs and invaluable life lessons from him that we will continue to share with all his future descendants. His deep faith, compassion, generosity as well as his ability to forgive others were the foundation of his life and what he demonstrated to his children throughout his years. This is his legacy. It is the beautiful gift he left to his family and all who knew him.
Tino is survived by his siblings Aracelly, Martha Elena, Julio Cesar and Rigoberto. Also by his children Renee (Lawrence) Mendez, Rachel (Ramon) Mendez, and David (Cynthia) Mendez. In addition to niece Yuly Arnold, step daughter Fay Miranda and their descendants:
21 Grandchildren
9 Great grandchildren
He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
A celebration of life for Tino will be held at:
Thrive Church Apopka- 951 N. Park Ave. Apopka, FL. 32712
On September 23, 2023 promptly at 3pm
Flowers prior to services may be sent to Loomis Family Funeral Home- 420 W. Main St. Apopka, FL. 32712 or for day of services to Thrive Church Apopka
Psalm 91
Those who live in shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow if the Almighty.
This I declare about the Lord; He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him.
For he will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease.
Service
Visitation
Thrive Church Apopka
951 North Park Avenue, Apopka, Florida 32712
September 23, 2023
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Funeral
Thrive Church Apopka
951 North Park Avenue, Apopka, Florida 32712
September 23, 20234:00pm - 5:00pm
This heritage started 67 years ago with Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, who founded the First Baptist Church of Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1934. In 1938 Francis E. Loomis, son of Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, received his license to practice Mortuary Science and in 1941 established Loomis Funeral Home of Winter Garden, FL. 
420 W Main St
Apopka, FL 32712-3452
Larry P Bailey Sr says
Renee, Rachel, David and family.
You all have my deepest sympathy! I am tremendously saddened for your loss. May the treasured memories of your Dad give you comfort, and keep a soft presence of him in your life. Tino’s legacy will live through you all! God Bless and strengthen your family during this challenging time.
Love and sincere condolences!!
Larry Sr ( Father in law/ friend of family)
Betty Ann Wallace says
My heart breaks when hearing of this. Many years ago I met him through his son, David. A kind, God fearing man who lived life as a hard working man, providing for his family. May you rest in peace in the arms of Jesus.
Out sincere condolences to his entire family.
Bill and Betty Wallace
Catherine & Dario says
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending a big hug for you, Renee and Larry. May God give you and your family peace during this difficult time.
Diane Hernandez says
Renee we are so sorry for your loss and are praying for comfort and peace for you and your family. Although we did not have the pleasure of meeting your dad, the words written about him speak volumes about who he was. We both have lost our fathers and understand what you are going through. You all have another guardian angel watching over you. Trust in the Lord for all understanding, His grace and mercy will be with you always.
Love you
Aunt Diane and Roberto
Pastor Valari Knight Boston says
While I did not know Tito, personally, I do know his daughter, Renee, who is my cousin‘s wife, and I know the pain of losing a father. I do pray that healing begins for all of his family, and that God will pour out his love upon each of you in this loss, and it is said to be absent from the body is to be present with the lord, from what I know about Renee, she carries the legacy of Tito and he had to be a super guy. My deepest condolences 💐 God bless you.
Mr & Mrs Ronald Winbush says
Our deepest condolences
to Mr.& Mrs. Lawrence P. & Renee Bailey & Family
Hold on to those precious memories
Harun Black says
Peace and Love to Renee Mendez & the entire Mendez clan… I am a cousin to Punchy, and have met Renee during visit(s) to Hartford, CT.
May I extend my most sincere condolences to all who mourn – Jutintiano “Tino” Mendez.
I did not know him personally, yet in reading about Tino’s life-path… he was, indeed, a wonderful spirit and person… may his spirit REST IN PEACE & POWER…
Larry Bailey says
Padre words cannot express the emotions that I am going through at this moment. I just wanted to say “thank you” and you will truly be missed.😔💔🙏🏽 Love you for eternity!!💯❤️
Always “LarryO”
Alake Davis says
Renee and family,
Praying 🙏 for you and your family.
With Love,
Alake’, Victor, Maggie, Dennis, Alfredo, DeAnna, Scooter, the Wright, Burns, and Mackey family
Alana McGee Jimenez says
We are so very sorry for your loss. We pray for all of your family.
Love you,
Alana and Jesus