Rodolfo Sanchez Mendoza, 78, passed away on April 27, 2012 at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, WA. He was born September 5, 1933 in Los Angeles California to Jovita Sanchez. He served in the military in Mexico. He worked in agriculture while living in Pasco for over thirty years. He loved fishing, camping, hunting, spending time with the family, and anything that had to do with being outdoors. He is survived by his thirteen children, Alfredo, Jesus, Antonia, Emiliano, Jovita, Bertha, Maria, Ramona, Jose, Rodolfo Jr., Sergio, Alma Rosa and Amador. He is also survived by his 48 grandkids, 17 great grandchildren and his former wife Guadalupe Mendoza. He is preceded in death by his mother Jovita Sanchez and a grandson Benjamin Sanchez. Viewing will be held on Tuesday May 1, 2012 from 12-6 at Hillcrest Bruce Lee Memorial in Pasco. A rosary will be held at 6pm. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday May 2, 2012 at 12:00p.m. at St. Patrick's Church in Pasco, WA . Burial will be held at Sunset Gardens and a reception will follow at St. Patrick's.