Maria de Fatima Soares da Costa Mendes (57) of Praia Cape Verde and Boston passed away September 21st in the Boston Medical Center.
She was born in Praia, Cape Verde daughter of the late Maria Cabral and Amanceo Carvalho and worked for the Old Dominion Freight Company where she was a truck driver.
Maria is survived by 2 sons, Angelo and Nelson Soares both of Cape Verde, 2 brothers Franases da Costa of Attleboro and Germea da Costa, 1 sister Venulda da Costa, 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Burial will take place in the Cemeterio de Varza in Praia, Santiago, Cape Verde Friday October 2nd. Funerarias Multi Culturel are assisting the family with travel and Funeral options.