Helia M. daSilva, 39, of Holbrook, formerly of New Bedford, died Monday April 5, 2004 at home after a long illness.
Born in Terceira, Azores, the daughter of Maria S. Gaipo of New Bedford and the late Helder Rocha, she had lived in New Bedford for most of her life before moving to Holbrook three years ago.
She was a communicant of St. James Church in New Bedford.
She enjoyed doing crafts.
Survivors include her mother; her companion, George F. Liarikos, III, of Holbrook; a daughter, Kendra Ramos of New Bedford; two sisters, Dina Pacheco and Nelia DeMelo, both of New Bedford; a granddaughter, Juelyzia Ramos; a niece, Lisa Botelho; and 2 nephews, Michael Pacheco and her godchild Craig DeMelo.
Her Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday April 12, 2004 at 10 AM in St. James Church, 233 County St., New Bedford. Visiting hours are omitted.