Laura(Souza) Roderiques, age 80, of New Boston Rd., formerly of Pitman St. Passed away in Fall River Sept. 4, 2007. Former wife of Fred Sousa and wife of the late Joaquim Roderiques. Daughter of the late Mariano & Mariana (Farias) Souza. Born in Fall River and a life long resident. She was a member of Espirito Santo Church & before retiring, was a self-employed Hairdresser at “Laura’s Hairstyling” on Pleasant St.
She is survived by 4 daughters: Roslind De Matos of Westport, Sandra Fournier of Swansea, & Donna Petrasso & Doreen Venancio both of Fall River. 11 Grandchildren & 7 Great Grandchildren. Several nieces & nephews. She was also sister of the late Manuel, Joseph, & John “Harry” Souza, & Rose Ferreira.
Her funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St. on Saturday at 9 A.M. followed by a funeral mass in Espirito Santo Church at 10 A.M. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours Friday 4-8 P.M. www.rogersfuneral.com.