Maria Eugenia Rodrigues Montrond Fontes Goncalves, 80, of Brockton, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. She was the wife of the late Arlindo P. Goncalves. Born in Fogo, Cape Verde on December 13, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Jose C. Fontes and Ana Eugenia (Rodrigues) Fontes. Maria is survived by her children, Nhanha, Fernando, Nhonho, Bodi, Ahninha, Fatima, Fausto, and Sonia; 24 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She was also the mother of the late Nhonho. Funeral from the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., (Rt.123) Brockton on Monday, September 9th at 9:00 AM followed by a funeral Mass in St. Edith Stein Parish, 71 East Main St., Brockton at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in Melrose Cemetery, Brockton. Calling hours Sunday, September 8th from 2:00 to 6:00 PM.