Josephine Mendez
elevated MHvJz March 19, 1929 – December 24, 2021
elevated MHvJz Visitation
Monday January 3, 2022 from 10am to 12pm
elevated MHvJz Due to Covid-19 capacity restrictions, friends may have to wait to pay their respects during the visitation period. We are inviting family and friends to a walk-through visitation only to pay their respects, offer condolences and then kindly exit the building to allow for others to enter.
elevated MHvJz Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated MHvJz Private Funeral Mass
A Private Funeral Mass will be held in the Chapel of St. Joseph within the Funeral Home on Monday January 3, 2022 at 12pm.
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elevated MHvJz Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated MHvJz Obituary
elevated MHvJz It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Josephine Mendez, formerly of Karachi, Pakistan, on December 24, 2021, in Toronto, Canada. Wife of Esdras Mendez (late) and mother of Jenny Mendez, Jacinta Pint, Juliana (Christopher) Kremzier. Grandmother of Joel (Marelle), Jake (Kimberley) and Jody Pint, Deanna and Kyle Kremzier. Gigi of Joseph, Matilda, Ezekiel and Marcus. Sister of late Gloria (Willie) Sebastian, Roque (Cecile), Patrick (Christine) and Joseph Araujo. Sister in law of Rev. Fr. Bonnie Mendes, Late Cyril (Essie) and Rosie (Joseph) D’Souza.
elevated MHvJz Fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, grand and great grand nephews and nieces and cousins.
elevated MHvJz Funeral Mass for immediate family on Monday, January 3, 2022 at noon at Chapel of St. Joseph. Visitation from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Interment for other family and friends at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home, 211 Langstaff Road E, Thornhill, Ontario. To virtually attend the service and other details, please visit: https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1640501398798531
elevated MHvJz Should you wish to do so, in lieu of flowers you may make a donation to Global Giving – Education for Needy Children in Pakistan.
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Dear Jenny. We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Please accept our sincere condolences.
From, Jack and Audrey Chase.
Dear Jenny,
It was an honor to meet and speak to your mum. To have her sing happy birthday and to pray for my family. Thank you for sharing her with my family. You all will continue to be in my prayers. Love you!
It is with great sadness that I heard of the death of your mother Josephine. She was a grand lady and a wonderful partner for your dad. They were such a dear couple and I will forever carry fond memories of them both. Special prayers for their souls and for family members who have lost someone so special. My heart goes out to you all.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Jenny,
My prayers go out to you and your family. May your mother rest in peace.
Much love,
Vickie and family
Dear, Jacinta,
I was deeply saddened to hear of your Mom’s passing. May she Rest In Peace.
Please remember that you are not alone. Sending you and your family much love and comfort.
Dr. Mendez Thank you for the years you shared your mother with us. Her beautiful smile will always be remembered. My condolences to you & your family. Love Linda
Dr. Jenny Mendez, we are extending our deepest, sincerest condolences. We are praying for peace and comfort at this time for you and your family.
You blessed us with 92 years of life – Rest In Peace – lots of love and blessings – condolences to the family
Deepest sympathies to the family. May G grant her soul eternal rest.
Dear Jenny: my mother and I send our deepest sympathies to you and your family . All of you looked after your mother with love.. Your love , support and commitment to your dear parents are admirable. Please hold on to Fond Memories of your dear mother and may God bless each and everyone of you during this time! Love
My deepest sympathies. May her soul rest in peace.
Dear Ms. Jenny My deepest sympathy to you & your family. It was an honor to meet Mum play some of her favorite games with her & just see her smile. Mum was a beautiful very smart woman (Queen) she will always have a place in my heart. You’re always in my thoughts & prayers Ms Jennie. Love & Peace to all
Jenny, Jacintha and Julie please accept our condolences, met your mum on many occasions and also enjoyed her visit to our place to spend couple of hours, got to know her better that day will cherish that time. May her soul rest in peace.
Dearest Jenny, Jacinta & Julie and their families.
Our deepest sympathies to each one of you on the sad demise of your loving mom Aunty Josephine. May you all be given the strength to bear this great loss. May Aunty Josephine soul Rest In Eternal peace.
Sad to learn of the passing away of Josephine. Prayers for her soul and heartfelt condolences to the entire family.
Dearest Jenny, Jacinta, Julianna and Families.
Our Deepest Sympathies on the loss of your Mom. May God give you all the strength to bear this loss.
May her soul Rest in Peace.
I have fond childhood memories of visiting Aunt Josephine at her elegant home in Karachi. She and her husband were such gracious hosts. In recent times it has been great to connect with her and Jenny via WhatsApp. I will miss her smile and joie de vivre.
My family in Texas joins me in sending our love and deepest sympathies to Jenny, Jacinta, and Juliana. You were so wonderful with your mother and her kind legacy will continue in each of you. Wishing you and the whole family comfort and peace.
Jenny and family, my deepest condolences. May her soul rest in peace. She was really a loving mother and blessed to have children like you’ll. Please take care. Joseph Oliveira and family
Dear Jenny and Mendez family,
Though I did not know your mother, her kindness and compassion live on through her daughter Jenny who I have had the privilege to know for many years. My prayers are with you and with your mother as you grieve your loss but also celebrate a life well lived.
God Bless,
Dr. Maryjean Schenk
Offering sincere condolences to the family of Josephine Mendez. I will remember her as a sweet and kind person with an easy, illuminating smile.
Dear Jenny, Jacinta and Juliana,
Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your dear Mother. Even tho’ you knew it was inevitable it is difficult to fill the void.May she rest in peace.
Love,
Lui and Ginny.
Dear Jenny,
My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your dear Mom-your dedication to her through the years while you were also fulfilling a very large role at the medical school was so evident and a wonderful example of loving care. She went to be with Jesus on Christmas Eve-may she rest in Him.
Please accept our condolences. May aunty’s soul RIP
Love
Aaron
Dear Jenny, Jacinto and family,
Remembering your mother and wishing you comfort and peace for your loss. Josephine was a kind and loving lady who will be sadly missed. Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
May she rest in peace
Kindest Regards
Allan, Levon and family
Sending my deepest condolences and hugs to you, Dr. Mendez.
Jenny, I know you are blessed with many fond memories of your mum. She was such a a sweet lady and easy going. I was remembering a time when she was well, the first time I had met her. She came to dinner with us and some students from CHIP. I will be praying for you and your family to be filled with peace, grace and joy during the celebration of her life. May she rest in peace.
She leaves behind a beautiful legacy, one that will surely make her eternally proud. My condolences to the family.
Jenny, you make her proud each day.
Hi Jenny,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom passing…and on Christmas Eve. My thoughts are with you and your family. I see your features in her face. May she live on in your memories. You did well by her.
Regards,
Ida and I extend our deepest condolences to Jenny and all her loved ones and extended family. May God, in His Infinite Mercy grant you all the Strength and the Courage to bear your sad loss. May Josephine’s Soul Rest in Peace.
Our deepest condolences . May the lord grant her eternal rest.
Our deepest sympathies. Praying for her soul to rest in eternal peace. Amen.
Dr. Mendez,
My most heartfelt condolences to you and your whole family on the loss of your mother. While I didn’t know her, I imagine that if you are even a tenth of the woman she was, she must have been incredible. I wish you all much love, light, and peace as you mourn her loss but also celebrate her life.
Dear Jenny,
It was very nice to have met your mom on several occasions. We wish you strength and peace thru these trying time. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Hugs and kisses from Germany.
Elsa, Ludger,Isabel, Tristan and Natalie
Dear Jenny, your mum was a light. An absolutely beautiful woman who exuded kindness. We are so sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace during this time.
Jenny, both your mother and your dad so enriched our lives. They were beautiful people, always loving, caring, and giving, family attributes they passed on to you. You were a wonderful caregiver, for, what, at least 25 years. We will remember their “Angel Days” with fondness.
Dear Jenny,
I was saddened to hear of your mum’s passing away. However, even in this time of grief – there is reason to rejoice – to celebrate a life well-lived and filled with the love of children, grandchildren, and extended family and friends. Though I never had the privilege of meeting your mother, I mentally imagine her to be a strong woman who did a fantastic job of raising strong and independent children like yourself and a very closely-knit family! Kudos to you for being a compassionate caregiver while fulfilling a really demanding job guiding our medical students. Though she may not be physically there, her values and memories will live on forever. Lots of love Beena
Dear Jenny and family,
Our Heartfelt Sympathy on the passing away of your beloved mother.
We four Siblings of the Pires family (Sisters Lisa & Gemma, Ben Pires, Selma and Laila Pires) were happy to meet your mother in Toronto, while on a visit. Be assured of our prayers and may Josephine rest in peace.
Dear Jenny,
My condolences to you and your family. My prayers are with you during this time.
I trust that you have many good memories that will console you in the days to come.
With love,
Gwen
Josephine, Your Life was a Blessing, your memory a Treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.
Rest In Peace
Our deepest condolences . May the lord grant her eternal rest.
Dear Jenny, Jacinta, Juliana and family
Our deepest sympathy on passing away of your mom.
May her soul rest in peace.
God give you’ll the strength and courage during this time of grief.
Mary, Sherwin, Doris & Ceasar
Jenny
I am so sorry to hear of your Mum’s passing. Although I did not know your Mum, I remember how you lit up when you spoke about her. She has left a beautiful legacy in you and your family. Her life will continue to be celebrated as you continue your travels through life and with each individual you continue to touch! You will continue to make her proud!
My deepest condolences to you and your family!
I will pray for strength for you during this difficult time.
Lisa
Aunty will always be fondly v remembered by all of us – we will miss her smile and enthusiasm for songs and games.
Our prayers for y’all to bear this loss – may God grant her eternal rest – Amen
Jenny, jacinta and Juliana, our deepest sympathies on the loss of your mum. She has joined your dad and they will watch over your family from above.
Louis and Tootsie
What happy memories I have of Visiting the Mendez family. My sympathy and love to all the family is this very sad time.
So Sorry for your loss, praying for you and your family Dr. Mendez
Tracey E.
Jenny,
We are saddened for your family’s loss, yet rejoicing in Heaven’s gain. 92 years… What a life to celebrate. You are so tremendously blessed to have had her with you for so long. You were certainly a loving and devoted daughter. Though you may never stop missing her, we are praying that the true Comforter and time help ease your sorrow.
We extend our deepest sympathies to the daughters and their families!
Memories of your mom, will live on in the hearts of all who knew her and loved her!
May her soul Rest In Peace
Dear Jenny ,Jacinta,and Juliana. Please accept my heart felt sympathies, on the passing away of your beloved mum Josephine. I knew Josephine for a very long time, and will treasure the good memories I have of her. My prayers and thoughts go out to all of you’ll at this very sad moment in your lives. Much love, Sarita
Jenny-We’re so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. You have been an amazingly loving and supportive daughter for her for the past many years and even more so recently. The photo shows her to be a very happy, loving woman who passed on her traits to you. We know that you’ll miss her terribly but that you can be comforted in knowing how kind and helpful you were to her. We hope we can stay in touch.
It was an honor to meet your mom in her later years, we will always remember her joyful spirit. With peace and healing thought’s may your mother’s memory give you comfort in knowing how much she loved you.
Dear Jenny, Jacinta, Juliana and family
We are very sad to hear about your mom’s passing. She has now joined Mr. Mendez and is resting peacefully.
She was extremely supportive of us during the one month we stayed with her at Edgar Woods rd. We have lots of memories and will be celebrating her life.
With lots of love,
Babar, Shagufta and family
Dear
Jenny ,Jacinta and Julianna praying to the almighty God to give you’ll the courage to bear this great loss, my family and all my siblings grieve with you’ll together as aunty Josephine was always very nice to us gentle generous we will always remember her in our prayers may God grant her soul eternal rest and peace in heaven Amen.
Dear Jenny, I was so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. May your memories bring you peace and comfort.
Dear Jenny, Jacinta and the Mendez family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing away of you dear mother Josephine. I used to see her in church and she always had a smile for all who greeted her. May she get her eternal reward in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Dear Jenny,
So sorry for your loss. May your mum’s soul Rest in Peace. My prayers for you and family.
Yamuna
Please accept our deepest sympathies. We remember your mum very fondly and her peaceful and quiet demeanor. May she rest in peace.
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Your mum always looked so peaceful. May she rest in peace.
Dear Jenny,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers as you celebrate your mom’s life. I got to know your mom a little – though I never met her – through your stories and descriptions of her interactions with you. These wonderful memories help as you experience the loss and to focus on all that she has given!
Dear Jenny,
My deepest condolence to you and your family over the loss of your mother. “Someone as special as a mother is never gone from this world. May you see her smile in your mirror and her singing in your heart,” and may the precious memories of good times shared, and lessons learned always sustain you. Praying for your comfort and peace. Marilyn
Our deepest sympathy to the daughters and their families! You mom’s memories will live on in the hearts of all who knew her and loved her!
May her soul Rest In Peace!
Dear Jacinta, Jenny, Juliana,
Please accept our condolence on the passing away of your dear mum. May your mum rest in peace.
Our condolences .
Blossom & Patrick Che
Our deepest condolences to Jenny, Jacinta, Julianna, and the extended family. May Aunty Josephine’s soul rest in peace, Amen.
Dear Jenny, My heartfelt condolences on your mum’s passing. We are both so blessed that we had our mothers for so long in our lives and now will hold them so dearly in our memories. Much love, Judith
Dearest Jenny, Juliana and Jacinta,
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to each of you as well as the extended family on the passing away of your dear mother, Josephine. We met her a few years ago on Thanksgiving Day in Canada at the home of Raynette. Her lovely smile remains with me in my memory. I am at present in Nagoa, Goa,and I see your ancestral house everytime I walk out to the main road.My prayers are with you all at this sad time. With love,
Sr.Lisa Pires, Nagoa, Goa.
Jenny,
Our condolences are with you and your family. I have enjoyed being a part of your journey with our moms since the pandemic began. I know how close you were to her and she was truly blessed to have you by her side. My prayers are with you and I miss seeing you at 1300.
Our condolences to the Mendez family. May fond memories sustain you.
Alban and Cynthia
Dear Jenny,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I am praying for you and your family during this time of sorrow.
My sincerest condolences for your loss Jenny.
I know that you took great care of your lovely mother and that you miss her dearly.
My heart breaks for you.
My deepest sympathy to the entire Mendez family. May the soul of your beloved mother rest in peace.
Dear Dr. Mendez, I am so very sorry for your loss. I know how close you were to your dear mother. My deepest sympathies to you. I am praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
My condolences to you, Jenny. Thank you for keeping in touch as we lived parallel lives with our respective parents over the past several months, passing just 10 days apart. It’s been a cold winter, but spring will come.
Dear Jenny
A beautiful person has left but her smile and gracious legacy will continue. I had great pleasure of meeting her. Please accept my sincere condolences.