Mary Borges, also known as “Maria das escolas” age 91, of Somerset, passed away on October 23, 2015. She was the wife of the late Manuel Borges. Born in Capelas, São Miguel, Açores, she was the daughter of the late Francisco and Christina Rego.
Mary leaves behind her children Lurdes Barreira (husband Manuel), Eduarda Raposo (husband Cris), John Borges (wife Alice), Michael Borges (wife Clara), Tony Borges (wife Simone), Alfonso Borges (wife Nizalda), Margarida Medeiros (husband Cesar) and Ana Tavares (husband Jose); siblings Diamentina Rego and Joao Rego. As well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sons Eduardo and Jose Borges and siblilngs Conceicao, Alfred and Francisco Rego.
Her funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on Tuesday here at 8 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial St. John of God Church, Somerset at 9 A.M. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours on Monday from 5-8 P.M. www.rogersfuneral.com.