FALL RIVER- The world lost a bright light with the passing of Maria A. (Andrade) Raposo, age 92, who passed on December 18, 2025 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the beloved wife to the late Joseph Alvaro Raposo, born in São Pedro, Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Açores, she was the daughter to the late Jose de Medeiros Andrade and Maria Da Conceicao (Pereira) Andrade.

She was a devoted member of the Holy Rosary Society and a longtime parishioner of St. John of God Parish. She was a loving mother and grandmother who found joy in cooking, crocheting and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her children: Michael A. Raposo (wife Zelia), Richard A. Raposo and David A. Raposo (wife Ellen); Grandchildren: Michael (wife Katelyn), Nicole, Andrew, Jacob, Zoe and Benjamin; Siblings: Filomena Botelho, Lucia Arruda. She was preceded in death by her brothers Roberto P. Andrade and Hugo P. Andrade.

Her funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on Tuesday, December 23rd  here at 8 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial St. John of God at 9 A.M. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours on Monday, December 22nd from 4-7 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly request donations be made to Catholic Charities. To send the family Expressions of Sympathy, please click the Guest Book below.