FALL RIVER – Maria Helen (Raposo) Simoes, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 16th. Born in Bretanha, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Manuel L. & Mariana (Viveiros-Manica) Raposo and the wife of the late Roberto Da Luz Simoes. Prior to retiring, Maria worked for the former Quaker Fabric Co. as a machine operator. She was also a parishioner of Espirito Santo Church.
She is survived by her children: John L. Simoes, Robert Simoes, Mary I. Vieira, Margaret Di Rosa, Delia Tiburtino, and Elizabeth Urban; siblings: Antonio, Jose, & Manuel Raposo, Gilda Sousa; many grandchildren & great grandchildren. She was the grandmother of the late Kevin L. Simoes and the sister of the late Basilo & Gilda Marie Raposo.
Her private funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. 1521 N. Main St. Fall River. www.rogersfuneral.com.