Mildred Mae "Millie" Mendes (Segura) passed away peacefully at home on April 27.   She would have been 100 years old on November 9 ^th .  Born in Costa Rica in 1920, Millie came to this country as a child.  She attended school in the Bay area and received her nursing degree from Glendale College.  She worked as a registered nurse at the Veterans' Administration Hospital in San Francisco for over 20 years.  In 1965 Millie married Frank Mendes, a handsome and outgoing native of Hawaii who was a pipefitter by trade.  They settled in Gilroy with a succession of small dogs on whom they lavished affection.  Frank pre-deceased Millie in 2013.

Millie was loved by many and known for her strong faith and cheerful optimism.  She was active in the Gilroy Seventh-day Adventist Church, where she served as treasurer for many years.  Millie is survived by her stepchildren Milton Mendes (Christine), Pearl Mendes, Stanley Mendes (Holly) and Verna Harrom Mendes (Danny); her nephews Jerry Segura (Dana) and Phillip Segura (Patti); three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, as well as three grandnieces and their children.

A private service for the family will be held at a future date. Interment will be at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the animal shelter of your choice.