Paulo J. Mendoza 52 of Abilene passed away Wednesday April 19, 2017 at Hendrick Medical Center. a visitation will be held Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 3pm at the Dove Funeral Home. Paulo J. Mendoza was born Novmber 3, 1964 in Crystal City TX, to Paulo Mendoza Sr., and Maria Mendoza. When Paula was young the family moved to Abilene TX. Paulo received his education from Abilene schools going to Jefferson Middle School and Abilene Cooper High School. Paulo was humble man who never met a stranger. He loved to cook, and his passion was working on Cars. He enjoyed spending time playing games with family and friends. Left to cherish his memories are daughter Mary Ann Mendoza, sons; Paulo Anthony Mendoza, Diego Mendoza all of Abilene. Parnets, Paulo Sr., and Maria Mendoza, Sister Shelly Mendoza, three brothers; Armando Mendoza, Lionel Mendoza, both of Abilene, Antonio Mendoza of Iowa. Grandchildren, Marcielo Lyons, Zekeyl Lyons, Joyden Castleman, Jayda Lynn Castlemen. And a host of extended family and many friends.