Online Obituaries Joao Ribeiro, 90, of Brockton, passed away Monday, December 14, 2015, with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of the late Josefina Rosa Ribeiro. Born September 25, 1925 in Fogo, Cape Verde, he was the son of the late Joao Lobo DeBarros and Isabel Ribeiro. He is survived by his children, Isabel Ribeiro Almeida, Crisalida Cabral, Estefania Rosa, Julia Rosa, Vera Rosa, Maria Jose Ribeiro, Cassio Ribeiro and the late Benvinda Mendes; he is also survived by several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and his brother. Funeral Information Funeral from the Russell & Pica Funeral Home on Thursday, December 17th at 8:00AM followed by a funeral mass in St. Edith Stein/ St. Edward Parish, 71 East Main St., Brockton at 9:00AM. Interment will follow in Melrose Cemetery, Brockton. Calling hours in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home Wednesday 5:00-9:00PM.