• Louis Mendes Jr. Louis Mendes Jr. Louis Aloyis “Brahma” Mendes Jr. of Kapa’a, Kaua’i, died at Straub Clinic and Hospital on September 13, 2007, at the age of 81. He was born in Wailua Homesteads on July 16, 1926,
• Louis Mendes Jr.
Louis Mendes Jr.
Louis Aloyis “Brahma” Mendes Jr. of Kapa’a, Kaua’i, died at Straub Clinic and Hospital on September 13, 2007, at the age of 81.
He was born in Wailua Homesteads on July 16, 1926, and was a true Paniolo, working for the plantation and ranches, and finally retired as a heavy equipment operator. He was well known for playing the guitar behind his back.
He is preceded in death by his son, David, and step-daughter, Kathy Shannon Joyner.
He is survived by his wife Lucille “Lucy” Shannon; daughters, Carole (Sivi) Akoteu, Cherie (Elton) Kahalekai, Valory (Juan) Montero; step-sons, Kevin Shannon and Kerry Shannon; step-daughter, Karen Oliver; brother, Raymond; sister, Mabel Silva, Josephine Bandman; four grandchildren and seven step-grandchildren.
Services will be held on Friday at St. Catherine’s Church with visitation from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. and Mass celebrated at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Kauai Memorial Gardens.
Kauai Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home assisted the Mendes family with arrangements.
