FALL RIVER – Lidia (Estrela) Torres, age 70 of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 31, 2018 with her loving family by her side. Born in Fenais Da Luz, São Miguel, Açores, she was the beloved wife of Ildeberto Torres and the daughter of the late João & Maria (Pasqual) De Estrela. Prior to retiring, Lidia had worked as a machine operator in the Sportswear Mfg. industry in Fall River. She was also a parishioner of St. Michael’s Church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children: Lisa Da Silva (husband Antonio), Jeffrey Torres, & Jason Torres (wife Kerry); grandchildren: Matthew & Andrew Da Silva, Aiden Torres, Juliana & Maiah Torres; siblings: Manuel Estrela, Louisa De Almeida, Rose C. Camara, Alice Silveira, Liberia Souza, & the late Maria Fatima De Estrela; many nieces & nephews; and her beloved dog, Buddy.
Her funeral will take place from the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. 1521 N. Main St. Fall River on Thursday at 10:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael’s Church at 11:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Fall River. Calling hours on Wednesday 4-8 P.M. www.rogersfuneral.com.