Carmen Cartagena Mejias, 102, of Fairhaven passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at St Luke’s Hospital. She was the wife of the late Jose Antonio Mejias; they were married for 55 years.
Born in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Juan Rivera and Higinia Cartagena, she lived in New Bedford for many years before moving to Fairhaven.
She was a member of Movimiento de Fe La Senda Antigua Church for many years. She enjoyed reading the bible, singing in church and bringing young people to Christ.
Survivors include three sons, Hipolito Mejias and his wife Magaly, Angel R. Mejias and his wife Kristie, and Antonio L. Mejias and his wife Sandra Natalia David; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other extended family members.
She was the mother of the late William Mejias and Luz Minerva Mejias
Due to Covid concerns, a private family burial service will be held at St. John’s Cemetery. A public memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.