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Obituary for Maria (Teixeira) Afonso
Maria Augusta Teixeira Afonso, 86, of Ludlow, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on April 7, 2023 after a long battle with dementia/Alzheimer’s disease. Maria Augusta was born in Montalegre, Portugal and immigrated to the United States in 1978. She was a faithful communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Parish. She retired from Health South, formerly Ludlow Hospital. Her joy in life was spending time with her grandchildren and gardening. She was the beloved wife of the late Antonio Joaquim Afonso who sadly predeceased her in 1982; also predeceased by her daughter Lurdes, brother Augusto, and mother Maria . A loving mother to Antonio Afonso (Fatima), Jose Afonso (Fatima), Maria das Dores Fernandes (Joao), Anjo Pereira (Alcino), Fernanda Silva (Manny), Helena Pastore (David). A cherished grandmother of 14: Susana (Paul), Anthony, Katherine, Emanuel, Stephanie, Diane, David (Stephanie), Sophia, Zachary (Ashley), Arianna, Alexandra, Grace, Abigail, and Madeline; and 4 great-grandchildren: Cristiano, Ellianna, Lucia, and Gabriella. Also leaves behind extended family and friends. She will be missed by her dog Jojo. A special thank you to her caregivers Helena Salgado, Delia Papish, town nurse Angela Kramer, and hospice nurse Alena for their exceptional care and kindness. Funeral services for Maria Augusta will be Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 9:45 at the Funeral Home followed by a Liturgy of Christian Mass celebrated at 11 AM at Our Lady of Fatima Parish followed by burial in St. Aloysius Cemetery in Indian Orchard. Visiting hours will be Tuesday 5-7 pm at Ludlow Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Maria’s memory to Our Lady of Fatima Parish, 438 Winsor St. Ludlow, MA 01056 or Alzheimer’s Association 225 N. Michigan Ave , Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601
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Previous Events
Visitation
Tuesday
11
Apr
5:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Ludlow Funeral Home
432 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Funeral Liturgy
Wednesday
12
Apr
11:00 AM
Our Lady of Fatima Parish
438 Winsor Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
Cemetery Details
Location
St. Aloysius Cemetery
1273 Berkshire Avenue
Indian Orchard, Ma 01151
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