Joe Daniel Mendes

Joe D. Mendes, 86, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024, at home in Easton, CA. Joe was born in Hanford, CA on August 15, 1937, to Joe and Palmira Mendes. Joe worked as a supervisor of transportation for years at Tranquillity High School, retired and then went to work as a truck driver for several more years. His favorite color was blue although he loved a candy apple red truck.  Joe enjoyed driving his truck with his dogs BB and CC. BB was his angel that never left his side.  They were like “two peas in a pod.” He also enjoyed trips to the Pismo coast and never turned down a bowl of ice cream.

Joe was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lena, in 2021, a baby brother, Daniel and his sister Pauline Rocha. He is survived by his children Joe Mendes, Jr. of Fresno, David Mendes of Fresno, Susan Kirkpatrick of Tranquillity, Patricia Robertson of Tranquillity and Kathy Wharton of Easton.  He leaves 8 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren as well as his sister Bernice Bettencourt.       

A viewing for Joe will be on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, from 8:30-9:30 am at Whitehurst McNamara Funeral Home, Hanford.  A Rosary will be said on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at 10:00am at St. Brigid Catholic Church.  Funeral Mass will follow the Rosary at 10:30am.  Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Hanford, CA.   

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