Isabel's funeral mass will be private due to covid church capacity limitations. However, if you wish you may view her funeral mass virtually through the following link https://youtu.be/At9q5GP5c1c
Isabel's funeral mass will be held on Thursday, October 29th at 10am.
Isabel Maria Mendez of Boston, found eternal peace on October 26, 2020. She was 69 years old. Isabel was predeceased by her parents, Julio Mendez and Cenovia Lombardo de Mendez. She was a beloved mother of Jonathan, sister of Moises, Cenovia Julio Yolanda and Eduardo; adored aunt of Cecilia, Chandra, Rick, Saidi, Julin, Maya, Eduardo, Raquel and Samuel; cherished great-aunt of Alejandro, Alma and Rolando. She is also survived by her aunt, treasured cousins and extended family, including Dora, Dorylée, Maricela, Xiomara.
Born in Panama City, Panama, she emigrated to the US for college. Her love of learning and education was constant throughout her life. A graduate of Northeastern University and Harvard University, she spent her professional career as a teacher, then principal, in the Boston Public Schools. She leaves a legacy of mentorship, empowerment and inspiration to generations of educators and students.
She had a lifelong love of nature and birds. She would be at peace birdwatching - strolling along Plum Island, Arnold Arboretum, or making a trek to Maine to see puffins.
A private funeral mass will be held at St. Ignatius of Loyola, Chestnut Hill, MA. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made in her name to the Massachusetts Audubon Society (www.massaudubon.org) or the Home for Little Wanderers (www.thehome.org/)