Mercedes (Rodriguez) Mercado, 87, of Dartmouth died Thursday February 17, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Felix Mercado.
Born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, she lived in New York before moving to the New Bedford area 40 years ago.
She is survived by her children, Juana Negron, Magdalena Cruz, and Enrique Cruz; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was the mother of the late Eddie Cruz Rodriguez.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 9:30 AM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Burial will follow in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne at 11:30 AM. Visiting hours Sunday from 4-8 PM.