Miss Brenda L. Souza, of Crestview, Fla. and formerly of Taunton, died November 7, 2013 at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was born 51 years ago in Taunton, the daughter of the late Samuel J. and Frances A. (Warchal) Souza, Jr. She was educated in Taunton and had been a Florida resident for the past 15 years. Brenda enjoyed nature, swimming and the Florida weather. She was a communicant of the former Immaculate Conception Parish in Taunton.
She leaves: 1 brother: Samuel J. Souza, III and his wife, Sharon of Florida; 2 sisters: Donna Frates and her husband, David of Taunton, and Laurie Souza of Florida; a half-brother: Bruce Silvia of Florida, her loving companion: Charles Drake of Florida, several nieces, nephews, aunts and an uncle. Brenda was also the sister of the late Jean and Lisa Souza, aunt of the late Frances Souza, and granddaughter of the late Anita Warchal and Mildred Souza.
A Graveside Service will be held in St. Joseph Cemetery, Taunton, Tuesday, May 6 at 11:00 A.M. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours are respectfully omitted. Arrangements are under the direction of The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home of Taunton.