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R.I.P. Oliver "Ollie" Mendoza
"Flipper" Wow man there was or is just no one more likeable on MM, You have been my friend since the begining 4 years ago when I first signed up. We have joked together, we have discussed the business and we discussed equipment and new stuff. You are and will continue to be greatly missed on MM and in my life, you were a great talent and an inspiration both personally and professionaly. My thoughts go out to OM's Friends and family, I know your hearts like mine are heavy with loss, consider though that you and I were lucky to have known such a bright and talented soul. Ollie "Flipper"......we love you! CB~ Apr 13 09 05:14 am Link I only knew Oliver Mendoza for a short time, in that time he inspired me and others to move forward and create art for art's sake. He will be sorely missed, but I hope his words and skill will live on. Apr 13 09 05:41 am Link Luna Pearl wrote: That he was...I will miss him tons. Apr 13 09 05:48 am Link RIP and God bless. Prayers and thoughts to the Mendoza family, you'll be missed my fellow fremen. Apr 13 09 06:21 am Link WOW what sad news....I LOVED Ollie he always made me smile in Shout Box. He is a true talent that will be missed deeply!! My heart goes out to the Mendoza family!! Apr 13 09 07:13 am Link Oli once told me to "Never underestimate the guy with the disposable camera." I have had that quote of his on my page for the last 3 yrs or better.....I am sure that it will stick with me for the rest of my shooting days. Oli will be missed but as long as we remember him and keep him in our hearts he will not be forgotten. Apr 13 09 08:45 am Link *prayers* Apr 13 09 08:53 am Link Duke Morse wrote: He once said that to me too and I just laughed. He was always so modest about his talent. You're definitely right Duke. He will not be forgotten. Apr 13 09 08:55 am Link Rest in peace my dear friend. Your humor, friendship and kindness will be dearly missed. You were a class act and I'm a far better person to have known you. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Cheers my brother Apr 13 09 09:02 am Link Oh, this is so sad. He was so awesome. Apr 13 09 10:36 am Link ohh man... this hurts... Rest in Peace brother... we lose a great mind and heart... Apr 13 09 10:44 am Link i just heard from my gf, they were college buddies. so sad, at least he did what he loved when he went....."enjoy life to the fullest while youre here".....RIP OM. Apr 13 09 12:06 pm Link I'm very sorry for your loss... Apr 13 09 02:42 pm Link I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I didn't know him or ever talk to him, but I've admired his work since I joined this site. May he rest in peace Apr 13 09 02:49 pm Link My thoughts are with his family, friends, colleagues, and all the rest who knew and loved him. What a tragic, sudden loss.  May he rest in peace, and all who mourn him find peace.Apr 13 09 03:59 pm Link They say the easiest way to judge a person is by the company he keeps and the friends he has. Ollie must have been a great person!! Apr 13 09 09:10 pm Link Damn......... Apr 13 09 09:22 pm Link GD Whalen wrote: That he most definitely was. Apr 13 09 09:29 pm Link I am posting the most recent letter from Olivers sister . . . Ollie was a great guy and for those of us who asked what we could do . . . I am stopping by my local Wells Fargo today . . . I don't have much but I am sure anything will help. Upon making all the funeral arrangements, we have come to discover that many of you have asked where you can send flowers or money for the funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers we request that you donate to the Oliver Mendoza Memorial Fund in order to assist us with the funeral expenses, as they have to so much more than we had expected. It can be as little as $5, each dollar counts! I bet Ollie's saying "Making ONE BILLION DOLLARS!" with a pinky to hip lip --- because he was always such a goofball. :-) Please make check payable to: Antoinette Olimpiada âOR- Jennifer Tran Mendoza Please write in the Memo section: Oliver Mendoza Memorial Fund If you are not able to make it to any of the services, you may also deposit your check at any Wells Fargo branch and provide them with Account # 1405400381. Thank you all for your love and support! Sincerly, Antoinette M. Olimpiada Apr 14 09 11:06 am Link RIP to a very talented photographer. Oli Mendoza, shine on!!! Apr 14 09 11:17 am Link I will miss you so much Pumpkin Head. Thank you for all of your encouragement and friendship these last 3 years. You were always there for me and i am better for having known you. Love you "BAD" Penny 3 years ago Ollie sent me a package in the mail with Corel in it. He encouraged me to edit pics, to continue painting Murals and to get my fanny behind the camera.. I have done all of those things and have found such passion for it. Thank you Ollie for encouraging me to trust my skill and stay in this crazy business! Apr 14 09 11:20 am Link OMG no!! Oliver was so kind to me!! ! RIP... Apr 14 09 11:31 am Link No one to crack jokes with. He had an outstanding sense of humor! Polly Oli Oxen Free..  Apr 14 09 11:34 am Link Bump . . . :~} Apr 14 09 04:13 pm Link RIP Ollie. At least he went doing what he loved, taking photos. Apr 14 09 04:21 pm Link Tuesdays... From here on out is .. National Grab A Boob Day...In Oli's name. Grab a bewb and remember a good man! ::Cheers Oli::  Apr 14 09 06:16 pm Link Heather Ann wrote: Well this one's for Oli *grabs Heather Ann's bewb* Apr 14 09 08:11 pm Link I am very curious as to how many posting here met, and worked with Oliver? He came across to me as someone I'd want to hang out with, and someone willing to teach me something new. .And as I've stated since learning of his passing, he made me laugh a lot! Apr 14 09 11:00 pm Link Bump Apr 15 09 05:33 am Link My Ollie Bollie Bear I will always miss eating pizza w/ you and u making my drink come out of my nose.. disgusting? yes .. hysterical? beyond belief So sorry I got all dizzy and forgot to ring u 2 wks ago on my quick rush into town.... Hope ure up there, enjoying boobs , pizza , beer ... and of course , the drunk chickens, .. big guy xoox Tiggie Apr 15 09 07:37 am Link Can't say I had ever come across his work. But it's phenomenal. May he rest in peace. Apr 15 09 07:52 am Link Page bump for Oli! Apr 15 09 12:05 pm Link Heather Ann wrote: Love this idea Heather. But could we modify it? How about National Grab A Boob and "Arch Yer Back!!!!!!" Day. I think he'd appreciate that too. Apr 16 09 08:31 pm Link RIP Apr 16 09 08:40 pm Link Ells Bells wrote: Was that Oli who would come in to the shout and say "Arch your back bitches?".. I seem to recall someone coming into the shout and posting that all the time.. Apr 20 09 01:12 am Link So sad that we have lost such a talent. My prayers are with him and his family. Apr 20 09 01:21 am Link Very sorry to hear this. Best wishes to Mr. Mendoza's loved ones in their time of mourning. Apr 20 09 07:37 am Link I'm also very sorry to hear this.. Rest In Peace xxx Apr 20 09 08:59 am Link I believe he is living on shooting pictures of Angels. Man I bet there are some pretty scenes up there. RIP Apr 20 09 01:44 pm Link Page bump for a good guy. Apr 22 09 12:12 am Link |
