Luiza R. Gomes, 83, of New Bedford died Wednesday February 22, 2017 at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Antonio J. and Josephine (Almeida) Gomes, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.
She was a communicant of Our Lady of the Assumption Church.
She is survived by her siblings, Joseph Gomes and Mary Gibau, both of New Bedford, and Albert "Abbie" Gomes of Florida; a Godchild, Eddie Veiga; and many nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Anita Stewart, Antone, Emidio, John, and James Gomes.
Her Funeral will be held on Tuesday February 28, 2017 at 8 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, followed by her Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Church at 9 AM. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. Visiting hours are omitted. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.