Ines C. (DaCruz) Madeira, 83, of New Bedford died Tuesday May 8, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital.
Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the daughter of the late Manuel M. and Maria (Baptiste Rene) DosReis, she lived in New Bedford since 1965.
She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Church.
Mrs. Madeira was formerly employed as a solderer at Cornell-Dubilier Electronics Corporation until her retirement.
Survivors include two daughters, Maria DaCruz of New Bedford and Pedrina Sena and her husband Jose J. Sena, Jr. of Fairhaven; a grandson, Joshua Goncalves; and many cousins.
She was the sister of the late Antonio M. DosReis and Alvarino DosReis.
Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 9 AM at Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 4-8 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.