Marie Mendes, 95, of San Diego died December 6, 2015 with her children by her side. She was born in East Providence, Rhode Island to the late Rita and Marion Fontes, June 9, 1920. Marie graduated from East Providence High in 1938. She married the late Albert Mendes in 1942 and they lived on and off between Rhode Island and San Diego until finally settling in Point Loma in 1956. Marie work at Nuttall- Styris for 24 years retiring in 1982. Marie is survived by her three children, David Mendes of Mission Beach, Barbara Ventura of Point Loma, and Alberta Thomas of Vista. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Instead of flowers the family request that donations be made to the charity of your choice as Marie had many. A mass in celebration of life will be held at 10:00 A.M. January 7, 2016 at Saint Agnes Church. A service will follow the mass at 12:00 PM at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.
