Maria de Lurdes Ferraz, age 88 of Somerset, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025 with her loving family by her side. Born on May 6, 1936 in Agua da Pau, São Miguel, Açores, Maria was the beloved wife of the late Jose C. Ferraz and the daughter of the late Jose Inacio Medeiros and Maria Jose Tavares.

Prior to retiring, Maria worked as a Sewing Machine Operator for the local textile mills, and was a parishioner of St. John of God Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Maria is survived by her children John Ferraz (wife Ana) of Fall River, and Lidia Estrela (late husband Manuel) of Somerset; her sister Maria do Carmo Vieira of Canada; grandchildren Joshua Estrela, Christine Garofalo (husband Chad), Eric Ferraz (wife Edie), and Nicole Camara (husband Brian); great grandchildren Connor Estrela, Aria Garofalo, Lilian Camara, Eliot Ferraz; nieces & nephews. Maria was the sister of the late Amancio Medeiros, Joao Inacio Medeiros, and Fernanda Medeiros.

Maria's funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 here at 9:00 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. John of God Church, Somerset at 10:00 AM. Interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 4-7 P.M.

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