Cristina (Da Silva) Pereira, age 84, of Fall River since 1966. Passed away July 13, 2009. Widow of Jose Travassos Pereira. Born in Fernais da Luz, Sao Miguel, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel and Maria E. (Cabral) DaSilva. She was a member of Espirito Santo Church. Before retiring, she was a Sewing Machine Operator in various garment mfg. companies.
She is survived by: 4 Children: Jose M. Travassos & wife Almerinda, John C. Pereira, Maria Deforge & husband Paul, and Maria Mello & husband Keith all of Fall River. 1 Brother: Antonio Da Silva of Sao Miguel. 5 Grandchildren. 4 Great Grandchildren. Many nieces & nephews. She was also sister of several late brothers & sisters.
Her funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1521 N. Main THURSDAY at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Espirito Santo Church at 10:00A.M. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours WEDNESDAY 5-7 PM.