Fatima Mendes peacefully passed away on March 7, 2025, at the age of 61, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her devoted husband of 39 years, Rui Mendes; her beloved daughters, Daniela and Monica Mendes; her brother, Christopher do Carmo; and a large, loving extended family. Born in Alcobaça, Portugal, she was predeceased by her parents, Delfim and Virginia (Ferreira) do Carmo.
Fatima’s career as a hairdresser and nail technician was marked by her artistic talent, warm spirit, and dedication to making every client feel special. She was the proud owner of Renew Salon in Chicopee, MA, where she built not only a successful business but also a cherished community.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, March 13, from 5:00–7:00 PM at Ludlow Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place on Friday, March 14, beginning with visitation from 9:45–10:15 AM, followed by a procession to St. Elizabeth Parish for a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Fatima’s memory to Debbie’s Dream Foundation to support stomach cancer research and care at P.O. Box 9867, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310, or online at www.DebbiesDream.org.
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Visitation
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432 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Visitation
14
Mar
432 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
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14
Mar
181 Hubbard Street
Ludlow, Ma 01056
