Emelia (Oliveira) Pavao, 82 of Fall River, passed away Feb. 7, 2012. She was the wife of the late Jose D. Pavao. Born in Remédios da Bretanha, São Miguel, Açores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel & Alexandria (Raposa) Oliveira. She was a homemaker at home raising her children and spending time with her grandchildren & great grandchildren.
She is survived by her children: Jose M. Pavao (wife Honoria) of Fall River, Joao M. Pavao of São Miguel, Dulce M. Pavao of London, U.K., Luis A. Pavao (wife Debra), & Dennis A. Pavao (wife Susan) all of Fall River, Maria G. Pavao (fiancé Ernest J. Medeiros) of New Bedford, Lydia M. Pavao (companion Benjamin Valois) of Fall River; 14 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, & many nieces & nephews. She was the sister of the late Manuel Oliveira, Maria Marques, Joao & Joaquim Oliveira, Jose Arruda, & Amelia Carvalho.
Her funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on FRIDAY at 10:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Espirito Santo Church, Alden St. at 11:00 A.M. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours THURSDAY 5-9 P.M.