Amazonino Mendes’ family has not yet decided on a wake; body follows in SP

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Former governor Amazonino Mendes died this Sunday (12), at the age of 83, in São Paulo

The family of Amazonino Mendes has not yet decided on the wake of the former governor of Amazonas. According to the press office, the body should stay in São Paulo for about three days, where it will be embalmed and the family members will decide whether or not it will be cremated in Manaus.

Amazonino Mendes died this Sunday (12), at the age of 83, in São Paulo. He had been hospitalized at the Syrian-Lebanese hospital since December 25th.

During hospitalization, on Friday (10), the health of the politician worsened. The following morning, according to the advisory team, Amazonino was in stable health. And on Sunday, in a note released to the press, the death of the politician was confirmed.

official mourning

The mayor of Manaus, David Almeida, declared five days of official mourning in memory of former governor Amazonino Mendes.

Read the note in full:

“It is with deep regret that I receive the news of the death of former governor Amazonino Armando Mendes, aged 83, this Sunday (12), at the Sírio-Libanês hospital, in the city of São Paulo. After fighting for his life these past few days, he now rests in peace. And, his legacy remains, built over four decades dedicated to public life.

In this moment of pain, may God, in his infinite mercy, comfort the hearts of all friends and family.

Official mourning is declared in the city of Manaus for five days, in memory of Amazonino Mendes, a man who is part of the political history and the people of Amazonas.“

The governor of Amazonas, Wilson Lima, also paid tribute to the former governor and declared official mourning for 7 days in the state.

Read the note in full:

“I owe a lot of what I am today to former governor Amazonino Mendes. I entered politics making criticisms and seeking, most of the time, to always be a counterpoint to what he and his political group were and represented for our State. But one thing is undeniable: Amazonino was one of the greatest political leaders in the history of Amazonas.

He was born predestined to love this land, bearing the Amazon in his name and heart. The image of the cheerful, charismatic man who embraced and welcomed will remain forever in the memory of the people of Amazonas. Rest in peace, Amazonino, and may God comfort your family and all those who had the honor of living with you.

I decree official mourning for 7 days throughout the State of Amazonas in his honor.”

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