Maria C. Nunes, age 93 of Swansea, passed away on Feb. 22, 2015. Born in São Miguel, Açores, she was the wife of the late Manuel Nunes and the daughter of the late Manuel & Maria Santa (Jesus) Katon. Prior to retiring, Maria worked for A.N.A Mfg. as a Dressmaker. She was also a member of the Calvary Temple Assembly of God Church, Fall River.
She is survived by her Children: Rose DeSousa & Alda Ferreira both of Fall River, Connie Faria, Emily DeMello, & Lorraine DeMelo all of Swansea, and Walter Nunes of Dighton; her Brother: David Katon of Somerset; 13 Grandchildren; 15 Great Grandchildren; 1 Great-Great Granddaughter; and several Nieces & Nephews. She was the sister of the late Joshua Katon and Mercedes K. Melo.
Her funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on THURSDAY at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Funeral Service in the Calvary Temple Assembly of God Church, N. Main St. Fall River at 10:00 A.M. Interment will be private. Calling hours WEDNESDAY 5-8 P.M. www.rogersfuneral.com.