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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Maria
Tavares
July 24, 1938 – January 9, 2026
In Loving Memory of Maria Tavares (also known as Maria Tutu)
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Maria Tavares, known as Maria Tutu and also called "Mama Grande" by her grandchildren and many of her neighbors, at the age of 87. Maria was a devoted mother of eight children and was preceded in death by her beloved eldest daughter Maria Socorro Tavares. Maria was born on the island of São Vicente and, at a young age, moved with her mother to the island of Fogo in Cabo Verde. It was there that she built her family, a successful business, and a life rooted in perseverance and resilience.
Maria was blessed with a large family, including 17 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. In her final weeks, she remained at home, surrounded by family, sharing meaningful time that will always be cherished.
She will be remembered for her strength, courage, and unwavering spirit. Her legacy lives on through the many lives she influenced and the family she built.
Funeral Arrangements:
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., Brockton, MA 02301.
Last viewing will take place on Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM, followed by a church service at 10:00 AM at Saint Edith Stein Church, 71 E Main St, Brockton, MA 02301.
A procession will follow to Melrose Cemetery, 88 North Pearl Street, Brockton, MA 02301, for burial.
🕊️ À Memória de Maria Tavares 🕊️
Com imensa tristeza, recordamos Maria Gertrudes Leite Tavares, nascida em S.Vicente - Cabo Verde, a 24 de Julho de 1938, e carinhosamente conhecida por Maria Tutu, chamada Bibia pelos sobrinhos vizinhos, conhecidos e amigos e "Mama Grande" pelos seus netos.
De S. Vicente ainda criança com 10 anos, a mãe Gertrudes conhecida por Nha Tutu a trouxe para o Fogo - Cabo Verde, onde se casou, construiu a sua família, o seu negócio e fez a sua vida com muita perseverança e resiliência servindo a communidade de Fonte Aleixo e arredores da cidade. Foi uma Mãe dedicada de oito filhos, sendo 1 rapaz e 7 raparigas, avó de 17 netos e bisavó de 29 bisnetos. Será sempre lembrada pela sua força, sabedoria e espírito de luta. O seu legado viverá para sempre nos corações de todos que tiveram o privilégio de a conhecer. 🤍
Faleceu aos 87 anos nos Estados Unidos de América, na cidade de Brockton, Estado de Massachusetts no dia 9 de Janeiro de 2026.
Informações do Funeral:
• Velório: Terça-feira, 13 de janeiro de 2026 | 5 PM to 8 PM
Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., Brockton, MA 02301
• Última visita: Quarta-feira, 14 de janeiro de 2026 | 9AM to 9:30AM
• Missa Fúnebre: Quarta-feira, 14 de janeiro de 2026 | 10:00 AM
Saint Edith Stein Church, 71 E Main St., Brockton, MA 02301
• Depois da missa do corpo presente, segue o cortejo funebre até o cemitério Melrose , 88 North Pearl St., Brockton, MA 02301
Pedimos que mantenham a nossa família em seus pensamentos e orações neste momento de luto e lembrança. Que a nossa querida Mama Grande descanse em paz eterna. 🕊️🤍
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