Washington, April 3 -- Actor Eva Mendes remembered her late brother, Carlos Mendes, on his 62nd birthday. She shared a series of pictures on her social media handle.

"My Big brother. Him in a suit -me in my jammies. This is one of my favorite pics of ours together," her caption read. "Today would have been his 62nd birthday," she posted on April 2, reported People.

In the first photo, Eva was pictured as a child standing next to Carlos. Another photo featured her sitting on her brother's shoulders before the next slide showcased a solo shot of Carlos, as per the outlet.

The post then concluded with a black and white snap of Eva placing her hands on Carlos' arms as they smiled for the photograph.

Carlos died of cancer at the age of 53 ...