Jesuina Vieira Gonçalves, 96, of New Bedford died Friday May 12, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family after a long illness.
Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the daughter of the late Marcelino Vieira Gonçalves and Violanta Gomes, she lived in Brava for many years before moving to New Bedford 14 years ago.
She is survived by four daughters, Maria Gomes, Imelia Gonçalves, Auriza Gonçalves, and Isabel Santos; 25 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was the mother of the late Filomena Gonçalves.
Her Funeral will be held on Monday May 15, 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 Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Sunday May 14, 2017 from 3-7 PM.