FALL RIVER – Maria Ines Ramos, age 82 of Fall River, peacefully passed away on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024 with her loving family by her side. Born in São Vicente Fereira, São Miguel, Açores to the late Antonio do Rego Torres and the late Maria Luisa (Pereira) Torres.

Prior to retiring, Maria worked as a trimmer in the local garment mills. In her spare time, Maria loved cooking for her family and especially getting together with her family. She loved to garden, go for walks, shopping, cleaning her house, and going to visit the Azores which she did five times. Maria was  devoted to her catholic faith and would pray often for everyone.

She is survived by her three daughters: Maria Olivia Cordeiro (husband John P.) of Swansea, Maria E. Relvinha of Fall River, and Lucy Simao (husband Scott) of Fall River; siblings: the late Lionel Torres, Maria Fatima Rosa, Cidalia Pereira, and Jeremias Torres; six grandchildren: Steven , Jason, & Kayla Relvinha, Derek Cordeiro, Tori Simao-Martelly, and Kiana Cordeiro; one great granddaughter: Jayla Relvinha; nieces & nephews; her very special sister-in-law: Mary Lou Torres; her close friend: Maria Fernandes; and the girls at Baby World in Fall River.

Maria's funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River on Monday, Aug. 19th here at 9:00 A.M. with a Funeral Mass at St. John of God Church at 10:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, Aug. 18th from 4-8 P.M.