Emelia M. Soares, 71, of New Bedford died February 17, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospital surrounded by her family after a brief illness.
Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late John P. and Mary R. (Xavier) Soares, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.
She was formerly employed as a custodian at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School for many years until her retirement.
Emelia was a graduate of New Bedford Vocational High School class of 1970 and Bristol Community College class of 1973.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling.
Survivors include her brother, John M. Soares of Falmouth; 4 sisters, Roberta Hall of Virginia Beach, Rofina Morgan and her husband Francis of Worcester, Maria Logan and Theresa Soares, both of New Bedford; 13 nieces and nephews, Mia Carreiro, Lachelle Ward, Shawnell Bly, Kwame Morgan, Neka Middleton, Andrew Morgan, Maria Logan, Jared Logan, Collis Soares, Xavier Oliver, Paige Oliver, Taylor Oliver and Frank Oliver; and her great-nieces and great-nephews; Amaya Bly, Taliyah Ollivierre, Taelynn Ollivierre, Theresa Ollivierre, Jayceon Strait, Malaya Strait, Isley Soares, Preston Soares, Quincy Middleton, Leila Carreiro, Jami Carreiro, Jaxxon Oliver and Taxx Oliver.
Her Funeral will be held on Saturday, March 4th at 9 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, followed by her Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Church at 10 AM. Visiting hours will be on Friday, March 3rd from 4-8 PM.