Maria A. (Bolhoes) Gomes

FALL RIVER…Maria A. (Bolhoes) Gomes, 79, of Fall River passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 at her home.

She was the wife of Joao M. Gomes of Fall River.

She was born in Sao Miguel, Acores.

Mrs. Gomes had worked for many years as a Machine Operator in the local textile industry. She was a communicant of Santo Christo Church and had enjoyed spending time with her family.

Along with her husband, survivors include her sisters: Maria Costa of Somerset and Elisa Araujo of Taunton; her grandchildren: Ashley, Ryan and Jerica; her great grandchildren: Paityn, Aiyla and Paisley; several nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Archie da Costa and Cecilia Sousa.

Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Monday, July 1, 2019 at 10:30 AM from the Oliveira Funeral Home, 215 Columbia St. Fall River, MA followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM at Santo Christo Church, Columbia St. Fall River. Calling hours will be held Monday morning from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM, prior to the funeral. Interment will be private.