FALL RIVER - Germana O. DeArruda, age 69, passed away on November 5, 2020 at St. Anne’s Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Joao M. DeArruda. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Jose and Maria do Carmo (Pacheco) Pereira. Prior to retirement Germana worked at CHF for many years.
Along with her husband she is survived by her daughters Rita Rapoza (spouse of the late Sabby/Henry), Teresa Maloney (spouse Kevin) and Paulina Richardson (spouse Robby); 5 grandchildren, Chad Rapoza (spouse Jessica), Amber Silva (spouse Derek), Alisha McCarthy (spouse Jonathan), Kendra Pimentel, and the late Logan Moran; as well as 4 Great-Grandchildren. Germana was predeceased by her siblings Maria Haire (Booneville,MS) and John Pereira (Westfield,NY)
Funeral arrangements are private.