Josefina C. (Teixeira) Dos Reis, 88, of New Bedford died March 25, 2006 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness.
She was the wife of the late Manuel Dos Reis.
Born in Fogo, Cape Verde, the daughter of the late Joaquim T. and Avelina (Teixeira) Cardoso, she lived in Senegal before moving to New Bedford 25 years ago.
She was a communicant of Our Lady of the Assumption Church.
Mrs. Dos Reis was formerly employed as a nurse's aide for over 30 years while living in Senegal.
Survivors include a son, Antonio Cardoso of New Bedford; a brother-in-law, Antonio Santos Silva of Brockton; 5 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford Wednesday, March 29th at 8 AM. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Church at 9 AM.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Visiting hours Tuesday, March 28th from 4-8 PM.
Interment St. John's Cemetery.