Adelaide C. (Centeio) Fontes, 95 of New Bedford died April 20, 2017 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford.
Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the daughter of the late Cesar Valles and Isabel (Fernandes) Centeio, she lived in Praia, Cape Verde before moving to New Bedford in 1976.
Survivors include a son, Alberto Centeio of New Bedford; 2 daughters, Maria Santos of New Bedford and Isabel Fernandes of Praia, Cape Verde; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was the mother of the late Eliza Centeio.
Her Funeral will be held on Monday, April 24th at 8 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, followed by her Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Church at 9 AM. Burial will follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Sunday, April 23rd from 4-8 PM.