Linda Darlene Mendez, age 60, of Van Wert passed away Sunday afternoon, July 6, 2025, at the Ohio Health Hospital of Van Wert.

She was born on December 11, 1964, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada the daughter of John Howden and Darlene (Tatarnik) Howden. She married Santos Mendez and he preceded her in death.

Family survivors include her one son, Anthony D. Mendez (Brandy Leiber) of Ohio City;  grandchildren, Maxwell Mendez, Alexandria (MO) Saif and Preston Phillip's and great grandchildren, Malia Mendez and Aria Saif ; one brother, Lorne Howden of Lima, Ohio. Linda was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and her two sisters.

She was a longtime STNA at VanCrest of Van Wert and the Van Wert Manor Nursing Homes. Linda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and loved her family greatly.

A celebration of life will take place at Cowan & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Services on July 14, 2025 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Preferred memorials are to the Mendez Family.

Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at cowanfuneralhome.com / Tribute Wall.