Maria Natalia (Da Ponte) Da Ponte, age 78, passed away July 18, 2010. Widow of James Duarte Da Ponte. Born in Candelária, Sao Miguel, Azores, the daughter of the late Jacinto and Maria Isabel Da Ponte. She was a member of St. Michael Church and a Homemaker.
She is survived by: 3 Children: Mary Jo Perreira of the Azores, Arthur Da Ponte and Maria Costa both of Fall River. 2 Siblings: Manuel Da Ponte of the Azores, and Eduarda Soares of Fall River. 7 Grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, & many nieces & nephews. She was also sister of the late Arthur Teofilo Da Ponte.
Her funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1521 N. Main St. WEDNESDAY at 9:30AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael Church at 10:30AM. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery. Calling hours TUESDAY 5-8 PM.