Armanda A. (Pina-Alves) Soares, 95, of New Bedford died October 9, 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by her family.
She was the wife of the late Edwin A. Soares.
Born in Fogo, Cape Verde, the daughter of the late Vicente and Francisca (dePina) Alves, she lived in New Bedford since 1970.
Survivors include her companion, Antonio Amado of New Bedford; 2 daughters, Eunice Macedo of Lisbon and Ilione "Lee" Macedo of New Bedford; a brother, Manuel Alves of New Bedford; 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Ana Pires.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 14, 2022 at 12 Noon in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. Her visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 4-8 PM.