Vernon Mendes Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Vernon Mendes (Manteca, California), born in Tulare, California, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Vernon left this world on November 28, 2025 at the age of 83, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Vernon Mendes to show support.
He was predeceased by: his stepdaughter Madeleine Monterio. He is survived by: his wife Maria; his daughters, Michelle Mendes and Cindy Dzierman; his stepchildren, Diane Cole, Donny Albin and Michael Albin; his grandchildren, Samantha Valencia, Victoria Mendes and Dylan Dzierman; his stepgrandchildren, Melissa Somers, Justin Cole, Adrianna Albin, Ryan Albin and Andrew Albin; his stepgreat-granddaughter Sophia Somers; and his siblings, Kathleen Gomes, Genevieve Brown and Gerald Mends.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 10th 2025 from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the P. L. Fry & Son Funeral Home (290 N Union Rd, Manteca, CA 95337). A rosary will be held on Thursday, December 11th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Anthony 's Catholic Church (505 E North St, Manteca, CA 95336). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, December 11th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
