Eurico J. Mendes

   Eurico José da Costa Nunes Mendes, 90, of Fall River, husband of Donzília (Sousa) Mendes, passed away at home in the early hours of Sunday, November 8, 2026.  Born in São Jorge de Arroios, Lisbon, and raised in Almada, Portugal, he was the son of the late António Nunes Mendes and the late Olímpia (Costa) Mendes.  Eurico served in the armed forces of Portugal in the late 1950s and was later mobilized to Angola in the early 1960s.

   Dedicating his life to journalism from a young age, he started in newspapers, then moved to radio and later dedicated himself to television.  He emigrated to the United States in 1973, first settling in New York, shortly afterwards he moved to New Bedford where he resided up until moving to Fall River 15 months ago. He lived in Newark, NJ in 1988/89.

   Having lived in the United States for over half a century, he was a key reference figure in Portuguese journalism in the U.S., leaving behind a legacy and a distinct mark of quality journalism in the region.  He was the longest-serving employee of the Portuguese Times, having started working at the weekly newspaper when it was still published in Newark, NJ.  Eurico also worked for the newspapers Jornal de Fall River (Fall River, MA), Azorean Times (Bristol, RI), Portuguese Post (Newark, NJ), WGCY (now called WJFD) and the Portuguese television channel The Portuguese Channel (New Bedford, MA).

   His work was recognized and appreciated by his colleagues, who saw him as one of the most respected Portuguese journalists in the United States.  At times simultaneously holding positions of editor-in-chief and presenter of a television program, of Eurico’s many experiences in journalism – presenter, news reporter, columnist, commentator – his preference was always for newspaper first, then radio, then television, as he most enjoyed reporting the news.  And well into retirement he continued to do what he loved most: writing.  Eurico also enjoyed painting and was a voracious reader.

   Besides his wife of 41 years, he is survived by: two daughters, Célia Clemente (husband Vitor) and Susana Mendes (husband Rui) both of Portugal; a sister, Maria de Fátima Westerlund (husband Håkan) of Portugal; two grandchildren; a great granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.  Eurico was predeceased by a sister, Célia Nunes Mendes, who passed away as an infant.

   Relatives and Friends are invited to attend his Visitation to be held in Silva-Faria Funeral Home, 730 Bedford Street, Fall River, on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 8:30 am to 9:30 am.

   His Funeral will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 9:30 am from the Silva-Faria Funeral Home, 730 Bedford St, Fall River, with a Mass of Christian Burial to be offered in St. Anthony of Padua Church at 10:00 am.  Committal Service and interment will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery.

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   In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Eurico’s memory to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1120, Framingham, MA 01701; 508-270-4698, 800-227-2345; www.cancer.org