Almerinda C. (Botelho) DeMedeiros, 83, of New Bedford died Saturday March 29, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Manuel M. DeMedeiros Adriano.
Born and raised in Aqua de Pau, St. Michael, Azores, the daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (Correiro-Medeiros) Botelho, she lived in New Bedford since 1963.
Survivors include six children, Maria Beatriz Melo, Carmen Medeiros, Alfred Medeiros, Joseph Medeiros, Carlos DeMedeiros and his companion of eight years Kevin LaBrecque, and Dennis Medeiros, all of New Bedford; a brother, Alfred Soares of St. Michael; a sister, Maria Delores Flores of St. Michael; four daughters-in-law, Tellie, Normenia, Angelina, and Grace; a son-in-law, Manuel; 13 grandchildren, David, Anna, Robert, Susan, Alfred, Mark, Jason, Scott, Helena, Isaac, Joshwell, David, and Ryan; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Joseph Soares and Maria DosAnjos Botelho.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday at 11 AM at Grace Episcopal Church. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery. Visiting hours Tuesday 9-10:30 AM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.