Maria T. (Azera) Lourenco
TEWKSBURY Maria T. (Azera) Lourenco, 89 of Tewksbury, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Adelino V. Lourenco with whom she shared the last 67 years before he passed away in March 2024.
She was born on October 15, 1935 in Terceira, Azores, Portugal and was a daughter of the late Antonio M. Azera and the late Diamantina (Martins) Azera. She was raised in Terceira, where she attended the area schools.
Maria met and married Adelino in Terceira, and they relocated together to the United States in 1975, initially settling in Somerville before making their home in Dracut for 35 years. More recently, she resided in Tewksbury. until her passing. Maria was a communicant of St. Marguerite D’Youville Parish in Dracut.
For over 25 years, Maria worked as a server for the cafeteria in Harvard University, serving thousands of students over the years.
She is survived by her children, Adelino S. Lourenco and his wife, Sheila of Lowell, Elizabeth M. Perez and her husband, Orlando of Wakefield, and Jose B. Lourenco and his wife, Helen of Lowell; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; her sister, Graciomilde Medeiros of Tewksbury; and several nieces and nephews.
She was welcomed into heaven by her husband, and parents and her daughter, the late Suzanna Lourenco; her son, Carlos Lourenco; her daughter, Graca Lourenco; her brother in law, Tomas Medeiros, her grandson, Christopher Vieira and many siblings.
On Monday, November 4, 2024 all are welcome to attend her visitation from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. at McDonough Funeral Home, 14 Highland Street, Lowell 978-458-6816. Her funeral mass will be offered at 10 a.m. at St. Marguerite D’Youville Parish, 1340 Lakeview Ave., Dracut. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Tewksbury. Please find us on Facebook or visit www.McDonoughFuneralHome.com to leave the family a message of condolence at any time.