FALL RIVER – Bella Henriques, age 96, passed away on April 22, 2017 at the Catholic Memorial Home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Mario S. Henriques. Born in Fall River, but grew up most of her life in Funchal, Madeira Island, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Fuitinda (Bela) Nunes. Prior to retirement she worked for almost 40 years at Royal Garment.
Bella is survived by her children Donald Henriques (companion Anna Andrews) of FL and Annie Raposo (husband Victor) of Somerset; 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings Manuel Nunes, Mary Mello, Antonio P. Nunes, Edward Nunes and Adelaide Duarte.
Her funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. 1521 N. Main St., Fall River Tuesday with extended calling hours from 9:00-10:30 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John of God Church at 11:00 A.M. Interment in Nathan Slade Cemetery, Somerset. www.rogersfuneral.com.