WWII hero and Upland resident dies at 86

World War II veteran and Upland resident, Ynez "Tito" Mendoza died on June 30. He was 86 years old.

Mendoza was part of the Army's 101st Airborne Division - the "Screaming Eagles," and one of the Band of Brothers.

He is survived by his wife Aurora Felix Mendoza and children Maria Elena Mendoza, Daniel Mendoza Sr. and Diana Mendoza. He is also survived by his 7 grand children, 13 great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren, three brothers and one sister.