Delfina Magalhaes

Delfina Magalhaes Obituary

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Age - 93

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September 12, 2023

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New Bedford, MA

NEW BEDFORD-Delfina M. (Miranda dos Santos) Magalhaes, 93, of New Bedford entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 8, 2023 at Care One at New Bedford. She was the widow of Sebastiao Magalhaes and daughter of the late Antonio dos Santos and Maria Florinda Miranda. Born in Arcosso, Vidago, Tras Os Montes, Portugal, she resided in Brazil for five years before immigrating to New Bedford in April, 1958. Sra. Magalhaes was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church where she was a member of the Irmandade do Rosario. She was employed as a machine operator at U. S. Ring Binder until her retirement and enjoyed gardening in her leisure time. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchild. She is survived by her daughter, Maria Conceicao Moura and her husband, Heitor of Dartmouth; her son, George Magalhaes and his wife, Christine of Florida; her brother, Horacio Miranda of Portugal; her two sisters, Gentile Miranda and Maria Augusta Miranda, both of France; 4 grandchildren, Jessica Lee Moura and spouse, Jennifer, Russell Scott Moura and companion, Monique Botelho; Jake Sebastian Magalhaes and spouse Lemuel Magalhaes and Colby Jean Magalhaes and spouse, Mackenzie Magalhaes; 1 great-grandchild, Benjamin Russell Moura and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Manuel dos Santos and Gloria Miranda. Visiting hours in the funeral home on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 P. M. Her funeral will be Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 7:45 A. M. at the funeral home with a Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated in Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church at 9:00 A. M. Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery. Funeral arrangements committed to the care of AUBERTINE-LOPES FUNERAL HOME, 129 Allen St. , New Bedford. Extended lighted parking area with handicap accessible entrance to rear of funeral home.

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