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MENDELS, Dr. Roger Pierre Passed away peacefully on May 8, 2005 after a series of long and debilitating illnesses, surrounded by his wife of 51 years, Armande, his daughter Debbie and husband John Gallant and very close friends Richard and Catherine St. Pierre. He is also survived by his sisters Marcelle of Ste-Adele, Quebec and Jeanny of Luxembourg as well as five grandchildren. Born in Luxembourg in 1933, Dr. Mendels was educated in his native country, McGill University (B.Com.M.A.) and the University of Wisconsin (M.Sc.Ph.D.) He had a prolific professional life, Professor of Economics at the University of Windsor, serving on government (Carter Royal Commission), academic and international organizations. He was a Staff member of the International Monetary Fund and the Asian Development Bank. He remained a consultant to both organizations as well as the World Bank and the European Commission, spending extensive time periods for these organizations in the Philippines, Laos, Mali, Madagascar, Guinea and Latvia, as well as serving on many short-time missions. Cremation and interment have been in all privacy. A memorial mass will be held May 22, 2005 at St. Michaels Church, Parkwood Dr., Windsor at 2 p.m. Burial of Dr. Mendels ashes will take place in Luxembourg. A tree will be planted in memory of Roger Mendels in the Melady Heritage Forest where a dedication will be held Sept. 25, 2005. All are welcome. Published in the Windsor Star on 5/17/2005.