Christopher Andrew Mendes

CHRISTOPHER ANDREW MENDES 2004 – 2021 Christopher “Chris” Andrew Mendes age 17 of Plattsmouth, NE passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. Chris was born on May 24, 2004 to Andy Silveira Mendes and Rebecca “Becca” Diane O’Brien in Paradise, CA. He was raised and schooled in Plattsmouth. Chris was a Junior at Plattsmouth High School and he worked as a drive through attendant at Runza in Plattsmouth. Chris was a member of the Plattsmouth Future Farmers of America at Plattsmouth High School and he was a volunteer for the Red Cross. Chris is survived by his mother: Becca O’Brien and step-dad Charlie Klinefelter of Plattsmouth, NE; his father: Andy Mendes and step-mom Jeannine Cady of San Diego, CA; three sisters: Ashley Mendes, Kimberlee Klinefelter, and Makayla Klinefelter; two brothers: Hunter Mendes and Kiser O’Brien-Klinefelter; paternal grandparents: Joe Mendes and wife Marissa of Brazil; Mary Maglaras and husband Mike of Redding, CA; Leroy Klinefelter of Omaha, NE; paternal fiancé Jeannine Cady’s parents: Dawn Young and Jim Morgan of San Diego, CA; maternal grandmother: Pennie Ferreira of Nebraska City, NE; girlfriend: Phoenix Morgan, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his sister: Abigail Klinefelter, maternal grandfather: Terry O’Brien, and paternal grandmother: Sharon Klinefelter. Visitations will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Church of the Holy Spirit in Plattsmouth. A Rosary will be held at 7:00 P.M., Friday, November 5, 2021 at the Church of the Holy Spirit with Father Michael Houlihan officiating. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the Church of the Holy Spirit with Bishop Tyler Pettet conducting, Stake President Jeramy Decker and Justen Meneses as speakers, Deborah Harper and Athena Meneses as precants, Cathi Bond as chorister, Terry Little as vocalist, and Stephanie Bridges as pianist. The Pallbearers will be Robert Kiser, Justen Meneses, Bobby Taylor, Joe Gradoville, Adam Denio, Beau Whipple, Adam Kaffenberger, and Jason Houfek. His Final Resting Place will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Plattsmouth. In Lieu of Flowers, Memorials to the Family (A suitable charity will be chosen at a later date). Services are entrusted to Roby Funeral Home, 346 Avenue A, Plattsmouth, NE 68048 (402) 296-3123 robyfuneralhome@charter.net www.robyfuneralhome.com

Christopher Andrew Mendes

May 24, 2004 - October 27, 2021