FALL RIVER – We are sad to announce that on August 1, 2024, at the age of 85, Virginia (Farias) Soares passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side. She was the wife of the late Antonio Oliveira Soares. Born in Santa Barbara, Alem Capelas, São Miguel, Açores, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Maria (Aguiar) Farias. Prior to retirement, Virginia worked as a machine operator for Quaker Fabrics for 40 Years before retiring. After retirement, she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved going for many, many walks around town, going to the beach, and spending time with family in New Hampshire. She loved cooking, baking and crocheting.  When you couldn't find her outside, you could find her knitting away yet another blanket. For those who know her, knew her as a "Uma Mulher De Guerra". She was a parishioner at Espírito Santo Church for many years and loved the devoted Divino Espírito Santo.

She was loved and cherished by many people including her children Odelia Oliveira of Fall River (Husband Artur Oliveira), Antonio O. Soares Jr. of Swansea (Wife Brenda Soares), John O. Soares of Dartmouth (Wife Gale Soares), Joseph O. Soares of São Miguel, Açores, Norbert F. Soares of Fall River, Maria Soares Da Luz of West Warwick, Teresa Barbosa of New Bedford (Husband Paul Barbosa). She also leaves behind her grandchildren; Jenny Bastos (Spouse Nathan Ewaszko), Stacey Amaral (Husband Matthew Amaral), Michelle Bouchard (Husband Dennis Bouchard), Randy DaLuz, Andrew Soares (Spouse Lisa Stephens), Elizabeth Soares, Jonathan Soares, Nathan Soares, Alexia Soares, Alianna Soares. She also leaves behind her 7 great-grandchildren: Sophia Amaral, Sebastian Soares, Sérgio Soares, Max Soares, Jacob Bouchard, Noah Bouchard, Fatima Bouchard and Hayden Soares. As well as many nieces and nephews. She was the sister to Maria Do Anjos Farias of São Miguel, Açores, Helena Farias of Canada and Julietta Farias of Canada, as well as many deceased siblings including Miguel, Antonio, Jose, Manuel, Terezinha, Maria, Marianna and Benvinda Farias.

Her funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on Saturday, August 10th, here at 8 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian burial at Espirito Santo Church at 9 A.M. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours on Friday, August 9th from 4-8 P.M.

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