A tribute to EPOS members who have passed away, and whose contributions continue to inspire our community.
EPOS honours the memory of colleagues who dedicated their lives to the care of children and the advancement of paediatric orthopaedics. This page serves as a lasting tribute to their legacy and commitment to the EPOS community.
If you would like to inform us of the passing of an EPOS member, please contact us at secretariat@epos.org.
Dr. José de Mesquita Montes (1936–2026)
Portugal
EPOS Pro Maximis Meritis
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dr. José de Mesquita Montes on August 26, 2026, one of the founding members of EPOS.
He was 90 years old. A man of unbounded wit and charm, Dr. Mesquita Montes possessed a warmth of character and a genuine care for others that deeply endeared him to his patients, colleagues, friends, and family alike. Born in 1936 in Fontelas, in the Douro Valley, his life was shaped by three enduring passions: the education and practice of paediatric orthopaedics, literature and his deep connection to the vineyards of the Douro.
Dr. José Luis Beguiristain (2026)
Spain
The Spanish Society of Pediatric Orthopaedics (SEOP) deeply regrets the passing of Dr. José Luis Beguiristain, a master, mentor, and friend, and one of the most influential figures in Spanish pediatric orthopaedics and spine surgery over recent decades.
Prof. Jean Dubousset (1936–2025)
France
EPOS Pro Maximis Meritis
A true visionary and beloved mentor, Prof. Dubousset touched generations of surgeons with his brilliance, humility, and compassion. He saw what others did not - both in his patients and in the world - and changed paediatric orthopaedics forever.