Laura (Souza) Benevides, age 96, passed away on Tuesday May 5, 2015. She was the wife of the late Manuel Benevides and daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Rebello) Souza. Laura was a machine operator for San Toro Mfg. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, always put everyone else first, loved her family especially her grandchildren, and was a parishioner of St. John of God Parish.
She is survived by her son; Robert J. Benevides (wife Judy), grandchildren; Robert Jr, (wife Lisa) and Randy Paul (wife Cara) Benvides, and several nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Herman “Kewpie” and Edwarda Souza and Elvira Layne.
The family would like to thank the entire staff at Somerset Ridge for all there care and kindness.
Her funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on FRIDAY here at 9 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial St. John of God Church at 10 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, in Somerset. Calling hours on THURSDAY from 5-8 P.M. in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the activity department of Somerset Ridge, 455 Brayton Ave, Somerset, MA 02726.