Maria J. (Leite-Mendonca) Vieira, age 74, of New Bedford, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2018 in St. Lukes Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Manuel R. Vieira with whom she shared 48 loving years of marriage.
Born in the Azores, Maria was the daughter of the late Antonio Leite-Mendonca and Maria Bentos (Sampio) Mendonca.
Maria spent her early years in Portugal before coming to America. She was a stitcher for most of her life. She loved and adored her only son Kevin. She enjoyed spending time with family, and finding peace in gardening and flowers.
She is survived by her son, Kevin Vieira of New Bedford; three sisters, Estrela Achadinha and her husband Antonio of Canada, Joana Caetano and her husband Gil of Azores, Rita Caetano and her husband Gabriel of New Bedford; two brothers, Jose Mendonca and his wife Maria of Canada, and Antonio Mendonca and his wife Maria of Acushnet.
A Funeral Mass for Maria and her husband will be held Friday, July 13, 2018 at 10:30 am in Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, 136 Earle St., New Bedford. Arrangements are in the care of Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford. For online tributes please visit: www.rock-funeralhome.com
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