Natalia Nunes Almeida left our loving care to join her devoted husband Elias in eternal rest on November 12, 2019. Natalia is survived by her sisters Mary Mendoza and Leonora Chieppa, her sons David, Allan, James and Mark. She was lovingly cared for the past two years by her son Jim and her devoted daughter in law Kimberley Teves. Natalia was also survived by her daughter in law Elizabeth and her beloved grandchildren Heather Saso her husband Dan, Charles, Carissa Brando and her husband Adam, Robert his wife Bonny, Stephen and Brian. Natalia was blessed with and enjoyed the frequent visits of her great grandchildren Jazmin, Holly, Miles, Colton, Kyle, Dustin and Sophia. Natalia is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins of several generations.
In addition to her husband, Natalia was preceded in death by her mother Maria her brothers, Joao, Carlos and Charles Jr., her father Charles and his wife Mary, her sister Delores and her grandson Tony.
Natalia was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts where she met and married her husband of 60 years. After raising her children, Natalia continued her education and was conferred a Bachelors Degree, a Masters Degree in Education and a Masters Degree in Counseling. Natalia started her career in bilingual education. She continued her career as an Elementary School teacher, school administrator, and guidance counselor for San Jose Unified School District. After receiving her final Masters Degree and state certification Natalia opened a private practice in marriage and family counseling specializing in counseling abused and at risk children.
A Funeral Mass for Natalia will be held as Saint Justin’s Catholic Church at 2655 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051 on December 12, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. An internment service will be held immediately following the mass at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery 490 Lincoln St, Santa Clara, CA 95050. A reception will be held following the services at the Almeida residence in Santa Cruz, CA. Flowers can be sent to the Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary 466 N Winchester Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050.
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