Maria da Luz (Mendonca) Medeiros, 83, died at the Highland Manor Nursing Home in Fall River on Thursday, January 25 after a period of failing health. She was the wife of the late Fernando Medeiros and Angelo Medeiros. Born in Flores, Azores, Portugal, Mrs. Medeiros moved to Stoughton in 1969 where she lived until moving to Westport 8 years ago. She was a housewife at home with her family. In her free time she enjoyed gardening.
Mrs. Medeiros is survived by her children, Jose D. Medeiros, Maria Pinto and Jose F. Medeiros all of Stoughton, Jose W. Medeiros of Taunton, Luciano Medeiros of W. Falmouth and Adriana Shaw of Westport, as well as her sister, Ana Pinheiro of CA and her brother, Jose Mendonca of FL. She was also preceded in death by her daughters, Maria T. Talbot and Maria L. Luis and her sister, Inez Vieira. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt. 27) Stoughton on Monday, January 29 at 9:15 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Stoughton at 10:15 AM.
***VISITING HOURS SUNDAY 4-7 PM***. Burial will take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Stoughton.