Palmira "Pam" Howard

June 30, 1958 - September 22, 2021

Palmira “Pam” Howard (Mendez), 63, went to Heaven on September 22, 2021. Her devotion to family and firm belief in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior, gave her comfort and ultimately peace. Pam was born to Ramiro and Juanita Mendez, a dairyman and homemaker in Brawley, CA on June 30, 1958. Pam graduated from San Jacinto High School in 1977. She was a business owner and hairstylist for over 40 years. She was kind, soft-spoken and always had time to listen. She is dearly missed by her loved ones, who celebrate that she is at peace with Her Creator. Close to her heart are her adult children and 5 granddaughters who she loved to spend time with. Pam met and married a caring and loving man, Jeff Howard and recently celebrated their third wedding anniversary. They enjoyed the last few years traveling, going to concerts and taking long walks through the orange groves. Pam was blessed with a large and loving family and was preceded in death by her parents Ramiro and Juanita Mendez and sister Lupe Mendez. She is survived by her husband, Jeff Howard, children James Arambula and Rachel Fisher, future son-in-law Nicholas Rodriguez, granddaughters Nyelli, Natalie, Noelani, Nurani and Rayleigh, brother Ramiro Mendez Jr., and her sisters Carmen Adame, Elsa Chavez and Rachel Foster. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Pam will be fondly remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. Viewing will be held at McWane Family Funeral Home, Hemet on Thursday, October 14th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 15th. at 10:00 AM at 412 Church located at 1450 W. 7th St., in San Jacinto. Graveside services will be held privately. Online condolences are welcomed at mcwanefamily.com