Age 81, passed away in Merced, CA. She was born in Monte, Pico, Azores. She was a Line worker for a poultry company for 20 years.  Attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church both in Turlock. She enjoyed spending time with family especially her grandchildren.

Survived by husband Manuel F. Ferreira of 53 years of Hilmar; sons-four, Renato M. Ferreira of San Jose, Isolino M. Ferreira and his wife Laura of Angels Camp, Fernando A. Ferreira and his wife Debbie of Turlock and Paul L. Ferreira and his wife Victoria of Hilmar; daughter Maria F. Nascimento and her husband Joe of Hilmar; sisters-three, Ana Silva of Turlock, Isabel Silva and Maria Leal, both of Canada; 15 grandchildren; and 4 great-granddaughters.