Gabriel Mauricio, age 97, of Fall River, passed away at home peacefully with the company of his family on September 7, 2015. He was the loving husband of the late Maria De Jesus (Pacheco) Mauricio. Born in Porto Formoso, São Miguel, Açores, he was the son of the late Manuel and Francisca de Conceicão (Farias) Mauricio. Gabriel loved spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed walking and most of all playing cards.
Gabriel leaves behind his children Joe Mauricio (wife Marie), Manuel Mauricio and Connie Araujo (husband Carlos) all of Fall River; sister Leontina Botelho of Canada; grandchildren Joshua Araujo, Belinda Moniz, Mitchell and Katerina Mauricio; great-grandchild Mason Moniz, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings Joaquim, Manuel, Antonio, Jose, Angelina, Maria, and Elvira Mauricio.
His funeral will take place at the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on Thursday here at 9:30 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial Santo Christo Church at 10:30 A.M. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours on Wednesday from 4-8 P.M. www.rogersfuneral.com.