Born in Fairhaven, Mrs. Lopes lived in New Bedford most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Frank Pires, Jr and Mary (Texiera) Pires.
Hilda worked for the garment industry as a collar turner in the Riverside Mills. She was a member of Elaine’s Prayer Group in New Bedford.
Survivors include her daughter, Josephine Reese and her husband James of Middleboro, two grandchildren; Sherry Burke and her husband Peter of Kingston, MA, Lori Hackenson and her husband Eric of West Bridgewater, MA, five great grandchildren, several nieces and a nephew. She was the sister of the late Sadie Vieira and Elsie Almeida.
Her private funeral arrangements are in the care of the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford. Burial at St. John’s Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts Chapter, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472.
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