Online Obituaries Auta do Rosario Rodrigues Fortes, 59, passed away Monday, December 26, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Joao do Rosario Fortes. Born November 12, 1957 in Sao Nicolau, Cabo Verde she was the daughter of the late Jose Miguel Rodrigues and Rosa Paula do Rosario. In addition to her husband she is survived by her children; Maria de Fatima and Maria de Felicidade; her siblings, Lugero, Thomas, Mateus, Miguel, Joao, Maria Jose, Paulina, Zuilda, Vera, Deolinda, Ligia; her grandchildren, Belton, Claiton, Manu, Andre, Flavio, Bhianca; nine living aunts and uncles and over thirty nieces and nephews. She enjoyed swimming, learning English, traveling, reading criminal journals, knitting and spending time with her family. Funeral Information A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 29th at 10:00AM in the Nova Alianca Church of Nazarene, 38 Mystic Street, Brockton. Interment will follow in Melrose Cemetery, Brockton. Calling hours Wednesday from 5:00 to 9:00PM AT THE CHURCH.