Hilda (Botelho) Oliveira, age 95 of Fall River, passed away on Friday, Oct. 31, 2014 at St. Anne’s Hospital. The family would like to thank Dr. Old and the staff of St. Anne’s Hospital, Dr. Abraham and the staff at the Catholic Memorial Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur A. Oliveira and the daughter of the late José and Guilhermina (Garcia) Botelho. Prior to retiring, Hilda worked in the Needle Trade as a Sewing Machine Operator and was a former Union Representative for Amalgamated.
She is survived by her 2 children: Elizabeth Mello of Swansea and Rev. Robert Oliveira, pastor of Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, New Bedford; 2 grandchildren: Sharron Mello and Raymond Mello. She was predeceased by her siblings.
Her funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on MONDAY here at 8:30 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in the SS. Margaret & Mary Chapel of Catholic Memorial Home at 9:30 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours on SUNDAY 4:00-8:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Catholic Memorial Activities Fund. www.rogersfuneral.com.