Corey was born June 1, 1955 in New York City to Daniel and Bette Marlene "Marte" (Baker) Mendoza. He passed away unexpectedly from a cardiac arrest on November 11, 2018 at Skagit Valley Hospital surrounded by family and friends. Corey graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1973, Skagit Valley College in 1975 and from the University of Washington School of Business in 1977. "Go Dawgs". After graduating with a CPA degree his career started as an accountant in Seattle and Bellingham. He has spent the majority of his career as a financial advisor in Mount Vernon, most recently with partners: Jeff Stewart and Jen Bright at Baird Private Wealth Management.

Corey was a man of integrity and believed in giving to his community. He was a member of the Mount Vernon-Skagit Rotary Club, Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation, Skagit Valley College Foundation, Past-President of the Skagit Golf and Country Club, Mount Vernon/Skagit Charitable Association, supported Skagit Valley Special Olympics, United Way Golfers Against Cancer Chairman and was a Paul Harris Fellow. He did not talk about his accomplishments, however those made him the person he is.

He loved sports of any kind. He bled Purple and Gold as a faithful HUSKY fan and was a season ticket holder, GO DAWGS. He was a boating enthusiast, his boat "The Nautilust" was well known in the waters of Puget Sound and Friday Harbor. He loved betting the Pony's and went yearly to Las Vegas for the March Madness Tournament. He had so much FUN crabbing with friends. He was "Uncle Corey" to many of the children of friends and spent hours attending their sporting events. Friends were the most important part of Corey's life. He has touched many lives in a strong way.

Corey and Jyl resided in their beautiful home they built overlooking Skagit Bay and Camano Island. The home was open to social events of many kinds. Corey enjoyed parties- having them, attending them, just having family and friends together was his enjoyment.

Corey is survived by his longtime partner, Jyl Bruns; mother: Marte Mendoza; brother: Danny (Linda) and their children: MacKenzie and Meghan, brother: Kevin (Judy) and their children: Breana and Brandon; uncles: Jay (Vonn) Baker and Joe Mendoza; great nephew and nieces: Emmit, Eulabee and June. He was preceded in death by his father: Daniel R. Mendoza in 2010.

A Celebration of Corey's life will be held Friday, November 16, 2018, 4:00PM at the Skagit Valley Inn and Convention Center (the old Cottontree Inn) 2300 Market St., Mount Vernon. Please come dressed in your best Husky or Jimmy Buffett attire! Please share your thoughts of Corey and sign the online guest register at www.hawthornefh.com

Corey had a good life, was well respected, liked and loved by many. He now resides in HUSKY Heaven. GO DAWGS!!