Liberia (de Estrela) Souza, age 82 of Fall River, peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fenais da Luz, São Miguel, Azores, Liberia was the beloved wife of the late Manuel Cabral Sousa and the daughter of the late João de Estrela and the late Maria (Pasqual) de Estrela.

Liberia enjoyed cooking, shopping, and dining out with her family and friends. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family, especially with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Liberia is survived by her granddaughters: Caitlin (Botelho) MacDonald (husband Michael) of Fall River and Samantha Botelho of Fall River; great grandchildren: Lucy Botelho and Dezlyn Davilla; her son-in-law: Jeffrey Botelho of Fall River; siblings: Alice Silveira, Rose C. Camara, and Louise De Almeida; and nieces & nephews. Liberia was predeceased by her daughter Lucy Ann Botelho, her son John W. Sousa, her brother Manuel P. Estrella, and her sisters Maria Fatima de Estrela and Lidia Torres.

Liberia's funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River on Wednesday, Aug. 2nd here at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Michael's Church at 10:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours on Tuesday, Aug. 1st from 5-8 P.M. To offer words of sympathy to the family, please go to www.rogersfuneral.com.