Carlota Duarte, 73, of New Bedford died April 14, 2006 at St. Luke's Hospital unexpectedly.
She was the wife of the late Manuel DosSantos.
Born in Brava, Cape Verde, she lived in Brava most of her life before moving to New Bedford 17 years ago.
Carlota was a communicant of Our Lady of the Assumption Church.
She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include 3 sons, Jose Duarte, Antonio Santos and Pedro Santos, all of New Bedford; 3 daughters, Olivia Santos, Delinda Santos and Maria Santos, all of New Bedford; 2 brothers, Joao DeGrace and Manuel DeGrace, both of New Bedford; 4 sisters, Maria Duarte of Brava, Laural Pires of Pawtucket, Marianne DeGrace and Kathy DeGrace, both of New Bedford; 18 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford Tuesday, April 18th at 11 AM. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Church at 12 Noon.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Visiting hours Monday, April 17th from 4-8 PM.
Interment St. John's Cemetery.