Robert Mendonca Obituary, Retired Priest Of The Diocese Of Oakland Has Sadly Passed Away

May 2024 · 2 minute read

Robert Mendonca Obituary, Death – Former Oakland Diocese priest Father Robert Mendonca died peacefully early Sunday morning, Oct. 1, 2023. His strong love for the priesthood and his congregations was evident in his bonds with many. Father Bob served at Holy Spirit, Fremont; St. Charles, Livermore; St. Michael, Livermore; and St. Raymond, Dublin. Father Bob’s wife Lori died first. Father Bob and Lori spent 24 happy years together despite his wife’s lupus erythematosus.

Father Bob attended St. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park after her unexpected passing and balanced his studies with his many obligations as Director of Music Ministries. Early on, Father Bob was a private music instructor, preacher, radio announcer, and more. He taught at Union City’s Alvarado Middle School before entering seminary.

Colleagues said they “remembered how much he loved music and technology and was such a giving and kind man.” His generosity, kindness, and servant spirit lasted until the end. Father Bob joined the Charismatic Renewal in the early 1970s. Father Bob became Oakland’s English-speaking Catholic Charismatics director in 2018 under Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ.

As a Northern California Renewal Coalition leader, Father Bob enjoyed working with his siblings. He was a Knights of Columbus chaplain. Father Bob enjoyed his ministry and ended every homily with, “May God richly bless you this day.” The Vigil will be from 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, and the Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 9 at St. Raymond Church in Dublin A reception follows Mass.

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