Jorge Mestas' Obituary
Dr. Jorge G. Mestas, 90, of Cape Coral, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2009. He was born June 14, 1918 in Cuba. While in Cuba, he graduated from the University of Havana. He practiced medicine in Kiowa, KS for 6 years and then moved to McAllen, TX where he had a private practice in Mission, TX. He moved to Cape Coral after retiring in 1989.Dr. Mestas is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mercedes Mestas; two sons, Jorge Mestas of Cape Coral and Felix Mestas (Marcella) of Cape Coral. Also surviving is a nephew who he raised as a son, Basilio Cordoba of New York City, NY and two grandchildren: Nyssa and Monette. He was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters.Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 PM on Monday, March 16, 2009 at St. Andrew Catholic Church with entombment to follow in Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Friends will be received from 2-4 PM on Sunday, March 15, 2009 at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew Catholic Church, 2628 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral, FL 33904.Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907.
What’s your fondest memory of Jorge?
What’s a lesson you learned from Jorge?
Share a story where Jorge's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Jorge you’ll never forget.
How did Jorge make you smile?