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Barbara Jane Mendes

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Barbara Mendes Obituary

Barbara Jane (Hunter) Mendes passed away on September 28, 2012, at the age of 84. A native of Colorado Springs born to Samuel C. Hunter, Sr. and Elmira Jane (Wheeler) Hunter, she graduated from Colorado Springs High School in 1946 and from West Virginia State College in 1950. Barbara had a long civil service career as a court stenographer at Ft. Carson. She was a life-long member of Payne Chapel AME Church, and a charter member of Colorado Springs Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She was preceded in death by her former husband Filomeno Mendes. Barbara was an enthusiastic and active member of her family, church and sorority. She was a loyal friend to many, always interested in the well-being of others, and offered her love and support with her caring spirit and frequent contact. Steady in her devotion and commitments, she was an anchor that could be counted on. Barbara will be remembered for her thoughtfulness expressed by sending a card for every birthday, anniversary, holiday or gift acknowledgement. She single-handedly kept the Colorado Springs branch of the US Postal Service in operation. Daring in her middle age, Barbara learned to ski after age 50 and enjoyed crisscrossing the slopes of Colorado with friends and family for a number of years. Barbara was known for her cookbook collection and constantly asking, "What are you cooking for dinner?" as a testimony to her love of cooking and baking. She often expressed her love to others with a delicious soup or dessert. Barbara supported community youth through various activities including volunteering for the annual African-American Youth Leadership Conference held every year at Colorado College. She leaves to cherish her memory her brother Samuel C. Hunter, Jr. and sister-in-law Minnie Ray, nephew Samuel C. (Tripp) Hunter, III, nieces Jocelyn Hunter Bailey and Carol Hunter, cousins Reginald and David Washington and their families, a grand niece and grand nephew, two great-grand nephews, and many cousins, countless friends and neighbors. The memorial service and Delta Sigma Theta Omega Omega service will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at Payne Chapel AME Church, 3625 Marion Drive, Colorado Springs, 80909. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Payne Chapel AME Church Benevolent Fund, to the scholarship fund for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (P.O. Box 15235, Colorado Springs, CO, 80935), or to a charity of your choice in her name. Online condolences at www.evergreenfuneralhome.org.

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Published by The Gazette on Oct. 2, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Mendes

17 Entries

K Wingfield

October 15, 2012

I will always have such kind memories my soror, Barbara Mendes. Her greeting cards sent to me while in the military and even after were rays of sunshine. God bless her life and memory, and my condolences to all who knew her.

Valerie Henderson

October 6, 2012

Rest in Peace Soror Mendes. I will miss you dearly.

Margaret Graham

October 4, 2012

Thank God for the life of Barbara Mendes. She brought such joy to everyone she met. May God continue to comfort the family she leaves to cherish her memories.

Bridgette Johnson

October 3, 2012

You were quite lady Beege! I am truly grateful that you were in my life and my memories of you will live on forever. My heartfelt love and prayers to the family and the Sorors of CSAC.

Linda Bates Leali

October 3, 2012

Thank God for His gift of Soror Barbara Mendes. May her legacy of sisterhood and service linger in our hearts and memories.

Patricia Humphrey

October 3, 2012

Soror Mendes...I did not know you for long, but the time I did know you was very special to me. You exhibited style, grace, and class.

John McDonald Jr.

October 3, 2012

To a sweet friend and mentor. Rest in peace. Bless Sam, Minnie Ray & the rest of the family. Peace & Blessings.

"Sam B"

October 3, 2012

God blessed me with a friend that was closer than a brother. Although the song has ended, the beautiful melody will linger on. I extend my deepest condolences to the family. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." (Psalm 116:15)

Penny Lucas-White

October 3, 2012

Soror Mendes,
Thank you for all of the wonderful memories. You set a perfect example of a virtuous woman. Rest in peace. Love, Penny Lucas-White

Sharon Bryant

October 2, 2012

Soror Mendes(MOM) You will always have a special place in my heart,and great memories receiving cards from you to brighten my day!Thoughts and prayers to the family during this time.God bless you all LOVE Soror Sharon Bryant and family

Lasaundra Watson, MD

October 2, 2012

You lived your commitment to Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. Your example will live on in our hearts, "well done..."

October 2, 2012

Rest in Peace my soror.
Soror Brenda Griffin Norman

Richmond/Central VA Alumni Chapter

October 2, 2012

We send our deepest condolences to the family of Mrs. Mendes. May the many happy memories of her "special feats" bring happiness to her family and those who knew and loved her.

October 2, 2012

God Bless Barbara Hunter Mendes a loving person ! She will be missed.

Glover Smiley '77 W.V.State

Sharon Farmer

October 2, 2012

Soror, you will be missed dearly. You're infectious smile will always be a part of my heart. My prayers goes out to this family.

David Washington

October 2, 2012

BJ may you RIP and know that we are going to miss your thoughtfulness in getting all those greeting cards on time for every occasion. We are going to miss your camera shyness, and that smile. But most of all we are going to miss you. God Bless and we take comfort knowing that you are in a better place now cuz.

Elton and Monica Kirkwood

October 2, 2012

Here's to celebrating Barbara's life well lived and her thoughtfulness, we will cherish the memories forever. May you find comfort knowing God has received another angel into His court watching over you.

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