She met and married Clarence Santos and together had 4 children. She later met and married Joe Rogers.
Mary opened Overland Stockyard Café. She worked at the 120 as a cook for many years. She worked and was co-owner of The Sportmans Club as a cook and many other jobs. She loved to cook and fed anyone that might be hungry. It was the Portuguese way!!
She is survived by her very Special and Loving friend James Arabian, Her children Yvonne Bettencourt (David), Clarence Santos (Cynthia), Mary Gonsalves (Garry), Christine Santos, Jojo Kim, Elizabeth Rogers. Her brothers, Frankie Mendes and Manuel (Bobbie) Mendes. She also leaves behind 16 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Along with numerous nieces and nephews.
She is proceeded in death by her parents, Frank and Isabell Mendes, her Brother Alton Mendes her Husband Joseph Rogers. her Son-in-law David Bettencourt, her Stepson Michael Rogers and Sister-in-law Linda Mendes.
A Rosary Memorial will be held on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 1:30pm at Saint Brigid’s Catholic Church in Hanford.
On behalf of the family we would like to thank Hacienda for all there kindness, love, compassion and care they all showed our mother.
Family and Friends are invited to view Mary’s legacy at www.peoplesfuneralchapel.com and write condolences.
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