NEW BEDFORD -- Ledwina T. (Texeira) Sylvia, 91, of New Bedford died Wednesday, March 9, 2005, at The Oaks after a brief illness. She was the widow of Richard Sylvia, and the daughter of the late August and Mary (Couto) Texeira.
Born in New Bedford, she lived in the city all her life.
She was a communicant of St. James Church.
Survivors include a son, Richard A. Sylvia of Harrisburg, Pa.; a brother, Louis Texeira of New Bedford; a sister, Dorothy Ferreira of California; and four grandchildren.
Her funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday March 11, 2005 in the Wilson Chapel 479 County St., New Bedford, Ma. Burial will be in Rural Cemetery. Visiting hours are Thursday from 7-9 p.m.