Maria (Ribeiro) Soares, 90, of Brockton, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at the Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital. Born on May 28, 1930 in Brava, Cape Verde, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Santos and Domingas Ribeiro Teixeira. Maria enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. She is survived by her four sons Orlando Ribeiro and his wife Lynn, Joseph Soares and his wife Virginia, Anthony Soares and John Soares; three daughters Orlanda Dalomba and her husband Alain Dalomba, Elizabeth Teixeira and Regina Gabriel; 31 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral from the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., (Rt.123) Brockton on Friday, January 8th at 9:30 AM to St. Edith Stein Parish, 71 East Main St., Brockton where a funeral mass will be held at 10:30 AM. Burial to follow in Pine Hill Cemetery, West Bridgewater. Calling hours in the funeral home on Thursday, January 7th from 4-7 PM. ************************* COVID-19 Funeral Home Capacity Restrictions******************** Russell & Pica Funeral Homes Guidelines when attending a funeral wake/service. All visitors must wear a MASK in the funeral home and on the funeral home property. All visitors will be advised by Funeral Home Staff on what Building Entrance to Use. All visitors will then follow SAFE DISTANCING MARKINGS that will guide to the Casket/Urn. All visitors may pause at Casket/Urn and then EXIT the Funeral Home. All visitors when returning to their cars will please exit the property to allow others to enter. All visitors will be able to greet family members from a safe distance but not able to touch. The Russell & Pica Funeral Home appreciates everyone that is helping to support your loved one's and friends during their most difficult time.