Ezaura (Carvalho) Rioux, 89, of Fall River, formerly of Westport passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at home. She was wife of the late Ereney "Reney" Rioux.
Born in Cranston, RI, daughter of the late Manuel and Elvira (Costa) Carvalho, she had lived in Westport for most of her life. Prior to retirement, she worked at the former Fall River Knitting Mills and also at the Hampton Inn for many years. Mrs. Rioux was a Communicant of St. George Church, Westport. She loved spending time with her family.
Survivors include 2 sons: Reney M. Rioux and his wife Rebecca of Fall River and Steven R. Rioux and his wife Annette of Fall River; 6 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; along with several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was mother of the late Michael R. Rioux and Susan Borden and sister of the late Manuel Carvalho, Jr.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Wednesday, March 23, 2022 from the Potter Funeral Home at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. George Church, Westport at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours Tuesday from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M.
Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Alzheimer's Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452.