Prazer Goncalves

Prazer (Martins) Goncalves, age 96, of Fall River, passed away on February 4, 2026.

    She was the beloved wife of the late Joao Gomes Goncalves.

    Born in Salgueiral, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Jose Martins da Costa and Maria Assuncao Alves.

    Prior to her retirement in 1978, Prazer worked as a machine operator at Darwood Manufacturing for 13 years. A woman of deep faith, she was a parishioner of Santo Christo Church and found great joy in reading her Bible. Above all, she was extremely proud of her role as a caregiver; she helped raise not only her own children and grandchildren but also five other children of close friends, dedicating her life to nurturing the next generation.

    She is survived by her son, John M. Gonsalves (Luisa); her sister Natalie Goncalves; She also leaves behind two grandsons, Adrian Gonsalves (Jessica) and Sean Gonsalves (Erica); three great-grandchildren, Lyla, Ayden, and Eliana; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings Manuel Alves, Ermelinda Francisco, Aida Silva, Jose Martins Costa, Antonio Martins Costa, Idalina Martins and João Martins Alves.

    Her funeral service will take place on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the Oliveira Funeral Home, 215 Columbia St., Fall River. Calling hours will be held that morning from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, followed by a Mass at Santo Christo Church at 11 AM. Interment will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.