West Marin lost an icon last month. Joseph “Joey” Mendoza Jr., a third generation rancher on the Point Reyes Peninsula well known for his kindness, community spirit, and work ethic, died on July 23 after a two-year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 71.
Easy to spot in a crowd with his black cowboy hat and cowboy boots, Joey was wide of both stature and smile. Celebrated for his joie de vivre, loyalty, and enthusiasm,…