FALL RIVER – Maria F. (Botelho) Martins, age 84 of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020 at her daughter’s home with her loving family by her side. Born in Feteiras Do Sul, São Miguel, Açores, she was the daughter of the late Filomeno R. Botelho and Natalia R. (Raposo) Botelho. Maria was also the beloved wife of the late Luis A. Martins.
Prior to retiring, Maria worked as a Seamstress in the Garment Mfg. Industry. She was a parishioner of Good Shepherd Church. Most of all, Maria loved to spend quality time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandson.
She is survived by her Daughter: Maria A. Maciel (husband Antonio V.) of Fall River; and her Son: Nicolino J. Martins (wife Fatima N.) of Fall River; a Brother: Salvador Do Canto of São Miguel, Açores; four Grandchildren: Shannon Souza, Cassandra Butler, Roxanne Maciel, and Chad N. Martins; one Great Grandson: Enzo Souza; Nieces & Nephews. Maria was the Mother of the late Zita Martins and the Sister of the late Nicolino Do Canto.
Maria’s funeral will take place from the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1521 N. Main St., Fall River on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 with a visitation from 8-9:30 A.M., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Good Shepherd Church, S. Main St., Fall River at 10:00 A.M. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. To send the family Expressions of Sympathy, please go to www.rogersfuneral.com.
Due to current restrictions, we ask for your patience as you may need to wait to come in to pay your respects.