Maria J. Rodrigues, 80, of New Bedford died October 17, 2006 at home after a brief illness.
Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the daughter of the late Jose and Laura (Pina) Rodrigues, she lived in Cape Verde before moving to New Bedford 35 years ago.
She was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church.
Maria enjoyed going to Project Independence, dances, parties, spending time with family, friends and especially children.
Survivors include her 2 brothers, John Rodrigues, and his wife Madalena, and Jose Rodrigues, and his wife Ana, all of New Bedford; a sister, Wilhelmina "Mina" Senna of New Bedford; many nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Julio Rodrigues.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford Saturday, October 21st at 8 AM followed by her Funeral Mass at St. John the Baptist Church at 9 AM. Burial will follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Wareham. Visiting hours Friday, October 20th from 4-8 PM.