In New Bedford, September 9, 2009 Maria E. DeAlmeida daughter of Jose and Celina (Nunes) DeAlmeida. Born in Portugal and educated in Taunton, Maria has lived in Taunton since 1981. She loved her mother and especially loved to laugh. Maria was the sister of Isabel DeAlmeida of Portugal, Louise Reis of Taunton, Albina Reis of Taunton and the late Jose Lowreneo and Carlos DeAlmeida. Calling hours will be held at the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington Street in Taunton Saturday, September 12th from 8 am to 9:30 am. A funeral Mass will be held at the Annunciation of the Lord Church in Taunton at 10 am. Interment Mayflower Hill Cemetery in Taunton.