Carminda G. Fontes, 95, of New Bedford died Monday November 14, 2005 at Sacred Heart Home after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Jose Goncalves.
Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the daughter of the late Joao and Cecelia (Viera) Fontes, she lived in New Bedford since 1965.
She was a member of the International Church of the Nazarene.
Mrs. Fontes was formerly employed by Cliftex Corporation until her retirement.
Survivors include three daughters, Maria Ramos, Analina Mello and Adelina Soares, all of New Bedford; a son, Jose Goncalves of New Bedford; a sister, Maria Fontes of Cape Verde; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was the mother of the late Lucas Goncalves and Salvador Goncalves, and sister of the late Abel Fontes and Emerencia Fontes.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Friday November 18, 2005 at 10 AM in the International Church of the Nazarene, 284 Pleasant St., New Bedford. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visiting hours will be at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, Thursday November 17, 2005 from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM.