FALL RIVER - It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Maria Helena (Sousa) Aguiar of Fall River, who passed away on January 30, 2024, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Wife of the late Antonio Jose Aguiar. She was from Remédios da Bretanha, São Miguel, Açores, daughter of the late João de Sousa and Maria dos Anjos (Rego) Pimentel. Prior to retirement, Maria Helena worked for Quaker Fabrics.

She was loved and cherished by many people including her late daughter Maria dos Anjos Novo and her husband Messias of Fall River; siblings Jose Pimentel of Canada, Daniel Pimentel of Fall River, Guilherme Pimentel of Dighton and the late Antonio, Joao and Alda Pimentel; grandson João Novo and his wife Tania; great-grandchildren Leah Sylvain, Benjamin Novo, Landen Novo, Cohen Novo and Hayden Novo; niece Eugenia Costa and her husband Samuel and their daughter Allie Costa; along with many nieces and nephews and other family members.

Her funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on Saturday, February 3rd here at 8 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial Espirito Santo Church at 9 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Calling hours on Friday, February 2nd from 5-8 P.M.

To send the family Expressions of Sympathy, please click the Guest Book below. You may also light a candle in honor of Maria Helena or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.