M. Isabel Souza, 99, of New Bedford died September 2, 2014 peacefully at home.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Manuel and Brazelina (Melo) Souza, she had lived in New Bedford for all of her life.
She was a communicant of St. Julie's Church.
She was formerly employed as a buyer at Star Store for many years until her retirement.
Survivors include her nephew, Frederic Nystrom of Wisconsin; and several great-nieces and great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews and a great-great-greatnephew.
She was the sister of the late Agnes Souza, Edward Souza and Hilda Nystrom, the aunt of the late Michael Nystrom and the great-great-aunt of the late Bella Nystrom.
Her Funeral will be held on Saturday, September 6th at 8 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, followed by her Funeral Mass in St. Julie Billiart Church at 9 AM. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. Visiting hours Friday, September 5th from 5-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Community Nurse and Hospice Care, P.O. Box 751, Fairhaven, MA 02719.