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Shevonne Mentis Obituary
At an age when most girls are focused on boys and lip gloss, 17-year-old Shevonne Mentis had not only decided that she wanted to go into business for herself, she had also opened her own grocery.
It was called Shevonne's Super Center. And from opening day, it was the talk of the little seaside town of Vryheid's Lust, Guyana. "Everybody in the neighborhood thought it was strange, a girl running a store," said her longtime boyfriend, Gary Garroway. "All the other shop owners were 45, 50 years old. But people kept pouring in."
She also ran a fleet of taxis. Mr. Garroway said she succeeded in business through a combination of toughness and sweets. "She was very strict, very formal about getting things done," he said. "But she had a very good relationship with children. She kept a wide range of confectionery, and the children would always come in after school."
In 1999, after six years at the helm of the Super Center, Ms. Mentis left her boyfriend in charge, joined her family in Bedford- Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, and enrolled in a business management program at Borough of Manhattan Community College. She worked days as a clerk for a division of Marsh & McLennan to pay her tuition. Last Thursday, she would have been 26. Mr. Garroway closed Shevonne's Super Center to come to New York and attend her memorial, but promised that it would reopen soon. "We want that name to live on," he said.
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Mrs. Nadatta Pydana
November 25, 2024
Hello my dear angel aunt, oh how we miss you. Your memories live on through us. The holiday season is hard without you , things have changed, I miss those big gatherings full of fun and food. I love you forever
Michael Iezzi
October 29, 2019
Rest In Peace Shevonne.
Abby Hazel
October 25, 2019
Ughhhh...19yrs how could this be? I truly miss you in my life.
BONITA MENTIS
October 25, 2019
MY BELOVED SISTER SHEVONNE, TIME SURE FLIES BUT YOUR MEMORY LIVES ON WITH US. WE MISS YOU SO MUCH. CONTINUE TO REST IN ETERNAL PEACE
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Bonita Mentis
September 18, 2018
17 years sis and it still feels like yesterday. Life is not the same without you here my beloved sister. Oh how our heart aches for your smile, your laughter and touch. You are forever in our hearts and on our minds. Deeply missed by your loving family and friends.
Abby Hazel
September 17, 2018
17 years and my love remains the same. Still missing you sis.
Tom H
September 11, 2018
Today, 09/11/2018, (17 years ... ) we remember you Shevonne. We will never forget. Wishing all the best to your family and friends. Much regards.
Abby Hazel
October 16, 2015
Forever in our hearts you'll have a permanent place. Thinking of you always. Luv you sis.
September 12, 2015
Hi sis it's another year and the pain is no lesser than the year before. Our hearts aches for your smile, your laughter, your silly jokes and our family time. You taught us many things but you never taught us how to live without you for the rest of our lives. You were ripped from our lives too soon. Forever missing you. Until we meet again.
Anowa Benjamin
September 11, 2015
R.i.p. Gone but not forgotten
S J. Friscia III
November 20, 2014
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
Cecily Wills
September 24, 2013
You will always be in our hearts RIP Shevon.
loreen ackah
September 14, 2013
RIP Shevon you are gone but not forgotten.
Natasha Simon
September 12, 2013
Shevonne From all of the wonderful things that I have read about Shevon I am sure that she is in a better place. May god bless Your family
Abiola Merchant
September 12, 2013
R.I.P my home girl!u will always be remembered.....
simonica cooper
September 12, 2013
RIP gone but will never be forgotten sleep on my child you were truely a child of god.your earthly wrk is over so god took u to do ur wrk in heaven.He knows best my sympathy to all the relatives be bless.
gary garraway
September 12, 2013
Continue to RIP
Abby Bazil
September 12, 2013
Gone but not forgotten my sister, RIP
Rowena Taylor
September 11, 2013
Shevonne you are gone but not forgotten....even though I was not here on September 11,2001 I was deeply sadden by the news. May God continues to strengthen your love ones and may your soul rest in peace!
elizabeth roberts
September 11, 2013
gone 2 soon but never forgotten
u will always b in our heart's
otis horatio
September 11, 2013
Hi bonita my prayers with u n ur family at this time. Only who feels it knows, i trust god is keeping ur sister n u know one sweet day u guys will meet again.
Uletha Floy
September 11, 2013
Gone but will always be remember.....
Aandrew Weekes
September 11, 2013
From all of us from HGP NIGHTLY NEWS CH67 IN GUYANA WE PAUSE TO REMEMBER SHEVONNE MENTIS AND THE OTHER 24 GUYANES WHO DIED IN 9/11. TODAY OUR NEWSCAST CARRIED A STORY ON HER IN HONOUR OF ALL THOSE GUYANESE WHO DIED ON THE DARK DAY IN US HISTORY.
My sister shevonne at my wedding July 1999
BONITA MENTIS
September 11, 2013
Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed and very dear. Shevonne you will forever be in our hearts. I love you sis
My beautiful sister
September 11, 2013
Shevonne and I in lower Manhattan
September 11, 2013
Shevonne taking her nieces to church
September 11, 2013
Shevonne at church
September 11, 2013
Shevonne and Dad
September 11, 2013
Christmas party WTC1
September 11, 2013
Sept 2001
September 11, 2013
My family her last labor day
September 11, 2013
Shevonne in happier times
September 11, 2013
Shevonne and mom in happier times
September 11, 2013
Sherry Sawh
September 11, 2013
Every year I listen for your name , I sat next to u in 5 th form St Joseph High school 1992 .... Rest in Peace Shevonne . I will always remember you..
Michael Iezzi
September 11, 2013
Shevonne,
Thinking and praying for you and your family. May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Abby Hazel
April 1, 2013
Happy Resurrection day sis. Love you always
Bonita Mentis
March 28, 2013
Hi sis another Easter is coming up without you here. Life is just not the same without you here.The years are not getting any better for us because you left a hole that no one can fill in our hearts. You were and always will be love and miss by your family.
NADATTA FORDE
March 26, 2013
I LOVE YOU AUNTY SHEVONNE NO MATTER HOW MANY YEARS PASS WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH
Abiloa Hazel
September 13, 2012
Always and forever in my heart....I love you sis.
Sherman King
September 13, 2012
WOW it's been 11 years, where has the time gone. You will always be in my heart Shevonne:(
Dwyonita Williams
September 11, 2012
Aunty, lord knows I miss you very much. I don't know why you were taken from our family, but I wish everyday that goes by that I could of gotten one more kiss, one more hug, another church day with you. For years I thought I'd grown up on a lie, that any moment you would ring the door bell and say " Open up Sketel ". I love you with all my heart, and I promise that I will NEVER FORGET 9/11. Rest In Peace Aunty Shevonne
Jahvonne Abrams
September 11, 2012
Rest in peace aunty Shevonne. Forever in our hearts. Sadly miss by your family
Visiting the family room
Bonita Mentis
September 11, 2012
On the 11th anniversay of your death, we as a family still feels it like it was only yesterday. God knows why he took you from us that faithful day. Our lives will never be the same. Sadly miss my our loving mom Myrtle Bazil, your loving brothers and sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles, friends and other family members. Shevonne I wonder every day why did God put such a big hole in our hearts. Gone from us but not forgotten. Your loving sister Bonita Mentis
nadatta forde
September 11, 2012
We love and miss u aunty shevonne 4eva in our hearts ......luv u
Abiola Hazel
November 1, 2009
Happy Birthday sis
SSgt Fegins
September 13, 2009
Although, I did not know her personally, I ran 2 miles with her name pinned to my shirt. While I ran I wondered what she looked like, what kind of person she was, if she had any family. I went home and looked her up becasue I wanted to know more. I am inspired by the things she accomplished and the things she was in the middle of accomplishing. The world will miss out on such a special person and I'm honored to have her name pinned to my shirt.
Kimberly Roberts
September 11, 2009
I did not personally know Shevonne but today I paid my respects to her. I attend East Carolina University in North Carolina and in tribute to the 9/11 victims, an on campus organization made an individual bracelet for each of the victims of the 9/11 attacks. On my bracelet was Shevonne Mentis. When I returned home, I wanted to know about her so I Googled her name and have read wonderful things about her and how she was an inspiring individual. I am very sorry for the grief that her family has endured but I feel blessed to have been able to show, in a small way, that she will never be forgotten.
Abiola Hazel
August 14, 2009
Shevonne u r my best friend and will always be.My heart is full of grief that u r not here to enjoy the rearing of your neice Shimaiyah Shevonne Stewart.We luv u and miss u everyday of our lives.See u soon.
nadatta forde
April 7, 2009
Hi aunt shevonne i miss u very much and i love u. I was thinking of u and tears filled my eyes cause its so hard to believe that u are really gone.
Doug Abraham
November 1, 2007
Happy Birthday!!!
Michael iezzi
November 1, 2007
Shevonne,
Happy Birthday in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Christine Grannum-Dandrade
September 12, 2007
Shevonne and I shared some fond memories. She was indeed that friend who would put a smile on your face when you are sad. We share the same birth month (November), same class and school (St. Joseph's High), and did so many good and naughty things together in the short space of time that I've spent with her. No doubt that would still be the same had she survived. Shevonne is indeed missed, not only by myself, but by all her other friends and peers (Nancy, Tyefia, Derry, Melissa, and Rochelle, just to name a few). My condolences to her family and close relatives. May her soul rest in everlasting peace.
jernice Weekes
September 12, 2007
Shevon was an amazing person to be around. I have known her since i was 5 years old, she was one of my momz closest friends. She has been missed over the years and is still missed today and even years to come.
Wendy
June 10, 2007
~God Bless You & Your Family~
Dwyonita Williams
February 28, 2007
Dear Aunt Shevonne
It's been long since you left But I still feel you around me when I'm awake and sleeping.May You Rest In Peace.
Love you,Shanty
Wendy Rodriguez
January 3, 2007
Merry Xmas & Happy New Year, god bless u always you will never be forgotten...
P Tabbernor
January 1, 2007
In memory....
Kristine
November 17, 2006
As I stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
Michael Iezzi
November 1, 2006
Shevonne,
Happy Birthday in Heaven beautiful Angel. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
A loved one lives forever in the hearts of those who cared.
A loved one lives forever in the memories that were shared.
Sherman king
September 11, 2006
After Five years I still fell the pain of the lost of shevonne, she was a great friend to me. And i will never for get her. Happy 30th BirthDay love Sherman.
Wendy
September 10, 2006
God bless...
Wendy
August 7, 2006
Coming up on the 5 yr mark it still seems like yesterday, god bless you & your family.
Michael Iezzi
November 2, 2005
Shevonne,
Happy belated 30th birthday in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Wendy Rodriguez
September 11, 2005
God Bless
Janay Naomi Phillip
September 11, 2005
To my aunt you are missed I tell ever one about you and I still cry about you not being here with us but I have learned in Sunday School that you are always with me only not in physical form but in my heart and that you went home to be with our lord and loving saviour. Even though you are not here I know that you are watching over me.
Love Always
Janay
Wendy Rodriguez
September 1, 2005
God Bless
Michael Iezzi
May 5, 2005
Shevonne,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
phenita stewart
September 13, 2003
I wish I have had the opportunity to know Shevon Mentis.Her smile is so full of life.We both attended the same high school St Joseph's High School and also the Bouough of Manhattan Community College but yet I don't think we had ever met.My prayers go out to all of her family and friends.
From all of the wonderful things that I have read about Shevon I am sure that she is in a better place.May god bless Shevon and all of her family and friends.
SHERMAN KING
September 13, 2003
I KNOW THAT WORDS CANNOT EXPLAIN THE LOST I HAVE FELT ON SEP 11. MS MENTIS,GOD ONLY PICKS THE BEST OF THE BEST AND U ARE ONE OF THOSE. I WORK WITH SHEVONNE AT MARSH FOR A YEAR,AND WE WAS LIKE THE TOAST OF THE TOWN. EVERYWHERE I WENT SHE WAS WITH ME AND EVERYWHERE SHE WENT I WAS WITH HER. WE ATE LUNCH EVERYDAY TOGETHER,WE JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING TOGETHER. I CAN REMEMBER I WAS THE ONE THAT GOT HER,HER FIRST CELL PHONE. AND THE BAD THING ABOUT THIS STORY,SHE CALL ME THE NIGHT BEFORE SEP11 AND LEFT A MESSAGE ABOUT A FRIEND WANTING A PHONE. I CALL HER BACK BUT SHE WAS AT SCHOOL. SO SAD I WILL CALL HER TOMORROW BUT IT WAS TOO LATE.WORDS CANNOT SHOW HOW MUCH I MISS MS MENTIS. GOD WAS SAVING THE BEST SEAT FOR HER. I LOVE U AND MISS U SO MUCH MS MENTIS.
LOVE SHERMAN A.K.A GT.
gabriella
January 6, 2003
I was looking at my sister's legacy site when I saw the picture of Shevonne. Her picture grabed my eye; I too understand the pain of loss my sister died on call that day. I dont know your family but I am so sorry for your loss. They are no words than can explain your greif, but know that she is taking care of you all from above. For her picture still contains a magic of life. God bless shevonne and her family.
Wendy Rodriguez
October 10, 2002
I am a co-worker of her brother-in-law. I was very sad to hear of her lost. She is in a better place now. We will all miss her. God bless.
petal fortune
September 15, 2002
Myself brothers and Shevonne all grow up together in Vryheid's Lust. we was very close because of the relationship my uncle had with her sister Sharon, And it was so funny because after being in the USA all these year i finding saw Shevonne went she brought my little cousin to Maryland for my kids Birthday party and she was so full of life and energy and that was take away from everyone who know Shevonne. Her smile is no longer with us but her memory i still with us.
donna gill-cadogan
September 14, 2002
SHEVONNE AND I ATTENDED HIGH SCHOOL TOGETHER (ST JOSEPH'S HIGH) AND SHE WILL ALWAYS REMAIN IN MY HEART. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS SHEVONNE'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND GIVE THEM THE STRENGH TO CARRY ON. DONNA
Jackie Bazil- Christie
May 30, 2002
Heavenly Father, the death of our Dear Shevonne has filled our eyes with tears and our hearts with sorrow. As your children we want so much to say, "Not our will, but Thine be done," but at times we find it difficult to do. Forgive us and help us, we pray you, by your Holy Spirit, to accept Your ways as always best.Teach us not to mourn as those who have no hope. Wipe away the tears from our eyes that we may be able to see through the mist, beyond death and grave, to the resurrection and life assured by the glorious victory of our savior Jesus Christ over death and grave.
Grace and Peace
Jackie Bazil- Christie
Angie Campbell
May 7, 2002
May God Bless you and the family and friends that you left behind on 9/11/01. Rest in peace forever more.
Abiola Bazil
March 28, 2002
I know Shevonne Mentis since I am a little girl ,we actually grow up together.Her sisters Sharon Bazil,Cheryl Bazil ,Bonita Mentis ,and brothers Vincent Bazil and Wesley Bazil we are all close .I was so shock to hear about this drastic incident my sympathy goes out to her family and relatives in U.S.A and Guyana.She would be sadly miss by the whole of the Vryheid's Lust community in Guyana.She was avery strict person when it came to dealing with financial matters and problems as a whole, Shevonne you are going to be miss not only today but forever. To her mother Myrtel Bazil please keep up the the good faith every thing is in God's hands.
This is from Abiola Bazil and Gordon Bazil of Guyana.
Sierra
March 10, 2002
I didn't know u but my heart goes out to your family & friends. May u rest in peace.
March 7, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS REMARKABLE WOMAN..SHEVONNE MENTIS AND MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA ..NEW YORK AND THE GOOD PEOPLE OF GUYANA..MAY GOD GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
noel leitch
February 26, 2002
I had never met or known Shevon, but from the glowing tributes paid to her by all, I can come to no other conclusion than that she must have been a wonderful person. It is sad that her life came to tragic on end. However God knows best and I am sure her soul is now with the Lord our God. My heartfelt sympathy go out to her Parents, brothers, sisters and other relatives.Especially my friend and workmate Sharon.
Orman Smith
January 10, 2002
I too like so many other Love ones am very sad knowing that on September Eleventh you were amongst the thousand who were called. A Sad Day In September. No matter how we try to understand what happen, Analyze or Blame the evil forces that cause this great lost, We are all Hurting. The One Fact that Stands Clear, is that You will forever be Missed. May You Rest in Peace and your family keep your memories Alive. Peace and Love Always and Forever
Johnny cosbert
January 2, 2002
Shevonne was a sweet and kind person she will be missed by her family and friends,also by a great country for which she lost her life.
Samuel Gibson
December 31, 2001
Shevonne was a beautiful person. I didn't know here long but she went out of her way to help smooth things out between me and her sister, the mother of my daughter. She will be missed.
Love and Blessings,
Shah
Sharon Bazil
December 29, 2001
Shevonne Olicia Mentis was born to Myrtle Bazil and Aubrey Mentis on November 1st, 1975 in Guyana, South America. She was raised solely by her mother. She graduated from Saint Joseph High School in Georgetown, Guyana. She also attended Carnegie Cooking School. After graduation she became an entrepreneur managing a variety store. She then bought two cars and started to manage them as taxis. In July of 1999, Shevonne migrated to the United States to join her family. She resided at 365 Marion Street in Brooklyn with her sister Sharon Bazil until September 11th, 2001. She attended a GED program at LaGuardia Community College, took courses in computer and started working as a receptionist at Marsh & McLennan Companies, on the 93rd floor, in Tower 1 of the World Trade Center. Shevonne also enrolled herself at the Borough of Manhattan Community College and was starting her third semester in fulfilling her dream of a degree in Business Management. She worked very hard to maintain a high average while working full time. Shevonne had no children, but she loved to take care of her nieces and nephews. She loved to go to church on Sundays, was an excellent cook and had a very outgoing personality. She was very goal oriented and would have succeeded at whatever her ultimate dreams were. Shevonne was very fond of her little sister Bonita, and at one time acted as parent to her in the absence of her mother. Shevonne is dearly missed by her parents Myrtle Bazil and Aubrey Mentis. Her sisters Debbie Newton, Carlotta Phillips, Sharmine Mentis, Cheryl Bazil, Sharon Bazil, Michelle Mentis, Bonita Williams and Renatta Mentis. Her brothers Wesley Bazil, Aubrey Mentis Jr., and Gordon Bazil. Her best friends Abiola Hazel and Nancy. Her nieces Tacarra, Ayanna, Tagreia, Keshia, Tiffany, Nadatta, Jasmine, Janay, Shikia, Jamela, Dwyonita, Alliyah and LaBrea. Nephews, Andre, Anthony, Jamal, Michael, Justin, Gordon Jr., Anthony (sonny), Allan, Ashton, Amsry and Alonzo. Uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Her visit on this earth was brief but she has touch the hearts of almost everyone who knew her and even those she didn't know.
Sharon Bazil (sister).
Teresa Jahn
December 21, 2001
We are very sorry for your loss of Shevonne. May her life and love live on through all who love her. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
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