Fernando C. Mendes, 91

Dec 01, 2025

DARTMOUTH — Fernando C. Mendes, 91, of South Dartmouth, passed away peacefully at home on November 27, 2025. Born in Vaz Pinheira, Figueiro Dos Vinhos, Portugal, he immigrated to New Bedford in 1969 and later settled in Dartmouth. He was the husband of the late Fernanda Nunes (Bandeira) Mendes and a devoted parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.

Fernando worked as a machine operator at Brittany Dye and was known for his love of farming, caring for animals, making wine, fishing, traveling to Portugal, and sharing humor with all who knew him.

He is survived by his children, José (Ana), Paulo (Jasmyne), and Adelia (José); his siblings Joaquim (Mabilde), Olivia, Isabel (José), and Felisbela; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours Monday, December 8, 5–8 PM. Funeral Tuesday, December 9 at 8:30 AM with Mass at 10 AM. Arrangements commited to Aubertine-Lopes Funeral Home.