Jose Mendez

Jose Mendez, 84, of Sunnyside, died June 12 in Sunnyside.

He was born in Michoacán, Mexico, and was a longtime Valley resident.

He was a retired heavy equipment operator.

Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.

This story was originally published June 12, 2017 at 4:17 PM with the headline "Jose Mendez."