It is of great sadness that we announce that Javier Eduardo Mendoza passed away at the age of 64 on Sunday, October 27, 2024, after a tragic motor vehicle accident in Mecklenburg County.

Javier leaves behind his beloved wife Maria Eugenia Alvarez; children, Jordy and Nathalie Mendoza; along with grandchildren, Isabella, Cataleya and Ayenday; sisters, Marybell Mendoza and Monica Mendoza; smd brother Joselo Mendoza.

He was preceded by his parents, Jose Eduardo Mendoza Cedeño and Acacia Amacilia Guevara Loor; and his sister, Maria Lucia Mendoza.

He was born and raised in Portoviejo, Ecuador, from where he migrated to New York in his early 20s and later in life to Statesville, N,C.

Javier was a huge music enthusiast, especially salsa and boleros; a talented point shooter, hunter, and basketball player. He studied Mechanical Engineering at the Universidad Tecnica de Manabi. He leaves behind a great number of friends, family and the local Ecuadorian community who loved him very much.

A special thank you to his lifelong friends Grecia and Pierina, who have supported his family throughout this difficult time.

A service will be held Saturday, November 2, at 4 p.m. at Nicholson Funeral Home in Statesville, N.C.

Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the family.