Maria Luiza “Maria Da Venda” (Fernandes) Souza of Fall River. Widow of Joao Souza. Daughter of the late Antonio Romigio Fernandes & Maria Luiza (Costa) Fernandes. Passed away Jan. 31, 2008. Born in Bretanha, Sao Miguel, Azores & a Fall River resident since 1960. She was a member of St. Michael Church, the Senior Citizens Club of Holmes Apts. & the Cosmo Cupolo Senior Citizens Club. She was a Pharmacist and a midwife in Portugal.
She is survived by several nieces & nephews. She was sister of the late Antone, Jose & Manuel Romigio Fernandes.
Her funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home Saturday at 8 A.M. followed by a funeral mass in St. Michael Church at 9 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling hours Friday 5-8 PM.