FALL RIVER – Lois J. (Oliveira) Pontes, age 79, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side, on Saturday, May 18, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Dennis Pontes for 59 years, and the daughter of the late M anuel Oliveira and the late Alice (Medeiros) Oliveira.

Prior to retiring, Lois worked as a Registered Nurse at St. Anne's Hospital for over 40 years. Her legacy is one of dedication to her family as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a constant presence at all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren's sporting events and other activities. In addition, she volunteered at Marie's Place and enjoyed getting together and spending time with her many siblings.

In addition to her husband Dennis, Lois is survived by her 4 sons, Jeffrey Pontes of Westport, MA, Michael Pontes and his wife Carolyn of Dartmouth, MA, Stephen Pontes and his wife Tracey of Fall River, MA, and Douglas Pontes and his wife Amy of Fall River, MA; siblings, Richard Oliveira of Tiverton, RI, Kathy Fernandes of Westport, MA, Phyllis Pingley of Fall River, MA, Greg Oliveira of Dartmouth, MA and the late Marilyn Cabral; grandchildren, Chad Wilusz, Christy Vieira, Shauna Lee Pontes, Cameron Pontes, Allyson Pontes, Morgan Pontes, Cody Pontes, Ross Pontes, Liam Pontes, and Rian Pontes; 9 great grandchildren; many nieces & nephews.

Following cremation, calling hours for Lois will be held on Wednesday, May 22nd from 4-8 P.M. in the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lois' memory may be made to The National Adrenal Disease Foundation (NADF). To express condolences to the family, please click the Guest Book below.