SOMERSET – Mary (Rego) Mendes, age 99, born in Fall River and a longtime resident of Somerset since 1961, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the Somerset Ridge Center. Mary was the beloved wife of the late Manuel Mendes for 57 years and the daughter of the late Joseph & Maria A. (Botelho) Rego. Prior to retiring, Mary worked as a Sales Associate for the former Weintraub Store and was an avid cat lover.
Survivors include her 6 god children, including Danita Stevens, a cousin, Karan Pereira, and best friend, Dorothy Collins. She was the sister of the late Inez Rego.
Her funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River on Wednesday, May 15th here at 10:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John of God Church at 11:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Somerset. Calling hours on Tuesday, May 14th from 4-7 P.M. Kindly Omit Flowers, memorial contributions in Mary’s memory may be made to a charity of your choosing. www.rogersfuneral.com.