Ruth (Souza) Lima, age 64 of Fall River. Wife of Robert A. Lima. Daughter of the late Manuel & Rosalina (Travassos) Souza. Passed away in Fall River Jan. 2, 2008. Born in Fall River and a life long resident. She was a member of the 7th Day Adventist Church. Before retiring, she was a Seamstress for various local garment shops.
Besides her husband, she is survived by: l Son, Michael Paul Lima of Fall River. 2 siblings: William Souza of Anchorage, Alaska & Ann Braga of Ludlow, MA. 3 Grandchildren: Michael Paul Lima Jr., Tyler Michael Lima, & Natasha Dolan. Many nieces & nephews.
A funeral service will be held SUNDAY at 4:00 P.M. in the 7th Day Adventist Church, with visitation from 2-4 P.M. Private Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery. Flowers welcome, or donations to the 7th Day Adventist Church Community Services, 2695 N. Main St., Fall River, MA 02720, or to Hospice & Palliative Care, 502 Bedford St., Fall River, MA. 02720. Arrangements by the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St. THERE ARE NO SERVICES IN THE FUNERAL HOME.