June 14, 1954 — October 10, 2024
Gary W. Davis, the husband of Gilberto Mendoza Jr. for over 11 years and the love of his life since March 27, 1997, passed away suddenly of a heart attack on October 10, 2024. The couple met at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in the Castro, when they were doing bingo to raise money for the AIDS hospice across the street. Gary loved to help and volunteer. He caught Mendoza's attention by some of the things he would say to him as he walked around selling pull tabs.
The couple had just come back from their dream vacation and first trip to Europe; they had such a great time. Gary made that dream come true. He had drive and ambition and was a good, kind, loving man. Gary had his dream job at the top floor of MBIA headquarters at the Transamerica Pyramid.
The couple both retired in 2008 and moved to Arizona. Gary always encouraged Mendoza in anything he did, and Mendoza did the same for Gary. Gary leaves behind many dear friends in San Francisco and in the Tucson area of Arizona, and family in Michigan.
Stated Mendoza, "Gary, there will never be another you. I will love and honor you until my dying day. I, and Bella love and miss you so much."
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