Maria M. (Mendes) Santos, 86, of New Bedford died Wednesday January 12, 2011 at New Bedford Healthcare Center. She was the wife of Napoleon J. Santos.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Amos and Carolina (Jermin) Mendes, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.
She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Church.
Mrs. Santos was formerly employed as a health aide at St. Luke's Hospital until her retirement.
Survivors include her husband; a son, Robert A. Santos and his wife Christine of Norcross, GA; a daughter, Diana M. Santos of New Bedford; a sister, Judith DeSena of New Bedford; a granddaughter, Brooke D. Santos; and a nephew.
She was the sister of the late Theresa Alves.
Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 9 AM at Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Friday from 2-4 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.