Our beloved husband, father, son and brother Jason Paul Mendes, 33, passed away peacefully while in his home on Friday March 18, 2011 after courageously fighting a long illness. Jason is the husband of Kristen Hansen Mendes and the father of Olivia and Rhea Mendes. Jason was born in Fall River to Jeffery and Jeanne (Seguin) Mendes of New Bedford. After residing in Florida for several years, Jason and his family moved back to New Bedford two years ago to be closer to family. Jason was a true husband and father. He was most happy while with his wife and daughters, with family, cooking, watching his teams whether the Red Sox, NY Giants, or Celtics. Jason was an amazing man who touched many lives along the way. His compassion, kindness, and love will always be in our hearts and never forgotten. He was a graduate of Bishop Stang High School, where was a star quarterback and wore the number 4.
Jason is survived by his amazing wife Kristen, beautiful daughters Olivia and Rhea, his parents Jeffery and Jeanne Mendes, his grandmother Rita Mendes, his brother Jonathan Mendes, his mother-in-law Suan Hansen, and many wonderful aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Jason was the grandson of the late James Mendes, and Normand and Jeannette Seguin.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10 AM at Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Jason will be laid to rest at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday from 4-8 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to The Mendes Family Trust, P.O. Box 170833, Boston, MA 02117. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.