Evelyn Mendes passed away on Thursday December 12, 2022 at the age of 94. Evelyn was born June 11, 1928, to Luis and Maria Molles in Dinuba, California. Evelyn’s father passed away when she was a young girl. The family moved to Humboldt County after that and settled here.

Evelyn met her husband, Joseph A. Mendes, here, and they were married in 1946. They lived all of their married life in Ferndale. Evelyn and Joe were a successful dairy family for many years in Port Kenyon and then on Dillon Road. Evelyn was a busy mom of six children and also was involved with the local 4-H as a sewing leader. Evelyn was also involved in the local V.F.W. and American Legion and SES. Evelyn was a huge asset to Joe as he served a year as Supreme President of the SES .

Evelyn lived a fulfilled life as a wife and mother. Evelyn is survived by her children — Kathleen Jorgensen, Fred Mendes, Joanne Smith and Debbie Martin — as well as eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A Mendes; her parents, Louis Molles and Maria Freitas; her sister Alice Hyde and brother Wesley Molles; her sons Mark Allen Mendes and Joseph Donald Mendes; and grandsons Quincy Mendes and Marcus Zgraggen; and great-grandson Ben Pierson.

There will be a private family graveside service for Evelyn in January at Saint Mary’s Cemetery. Donations can be made to your favorite charity

The family would like to thank Frye’s Care Home for their constant and loving care they showed mom these last challenging years. In addition, thanks to Hospice for their support and care to our mom and family.Special thanks to Tiara and Kaitlyn at Frye’s.

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