Manuel Fernando Pires, 75, peacefully passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, in Livingston, California. Born in Rosais, São Jorge, Açores, he was the son of Maria Deolinda and Manuel Pires.
A man of deep faith and unwavering strength, Manuel was a longtime parishioner at the Santuário de São Judas Tadeu in Livingston. His life was marked by a commitment to his family, and he took great pride in being a provider and support for those he loved. His work ethic, kindness, and character left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. Manuel’s love for his family was the heart of his life, and he found joy in spending time with them.
Manuel is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Maria Pires, of Livingston; his son, Egídio Pires (Sandra) of Idaho; his daughter, Deolinda Brasil (Luís) of Stevinson; his cherished grandchildren: Ethan Pires, Vanessa Pires, Tiago Brasil, and Brian Brasil; and his siblings: Rafael Pires (Odete), George Pires (Manuela), Bernardete Quadros (João José), all of São Jorge, José Pires (Helena) of San Jose, and Lucas Pires (Lourdes) of Arizona.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Maria Deolinda and Manuel Pires.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service, 286 West Main Street, Turlock, California 95380. The recitation of the Rosary will follow at 7:00 PM at the same location.
A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus, 330 Franci Street, Livingston, CA 95334. The burial service will follow at N. Hilmar Cemetery, 8710 N. Tegner Road, Hilmar, California 95324.
Manuel will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His legacy of love, faith, and dedication will live on in the hearts of his family and friends.
Serving as pallbearers are Ethan Pires, Tiago Brasil, Brian Brasil, Luis Brasil, David Pires and Robert Sousa.
Manuel Fernando Pires, de 75 anos, faleceu na sua residência na terça-feira, 11 de fevereiro de 2025. Ele morou em Livingston nos últimos vinte e quatro anos.
Nasceu em Rosais, São Jorge, Açores, filho de Maria Deolinda e Manuel Pires.
O Sr. Pires deixa de luto a sua esposa, com quem foi casado cinquenta anos, Maria Pires, de Livingston; seu filho Egídio Pires (Sandra), de Idaho; e sua filha Deolinda Brasil (Luís), de Stevinson. Deixa também seus irmãos: Rafael Pires (Odete), George Pires (Manuela), Bernardete Quadros (João José), todos de São Jorge, José Pires (Helena), de San Jose, e Lucas Pires (Lourdes), de Arizona. O Sr. Pires deixa também seus netos Ethan Pires, Vanessa Pires, Tiago Brasil e Brian Brasil, juntamente com muitos sobrinhos e sobrinhas nos Estados Unidos e nos Açores.
Foi precedido em morte pelos seus pais, Maria Deolinda e Manuel Pires.
O Sr. Pires era paroquiano do Santuário de São Judas Tadeu em Livingston.
O seu velório será realizado na terça-feira, 18 de fevereiro de 2025, das 4 às 7 horas da noite, no Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service, localizado na 286 West Main Street, Turlock, Califórnia 95380.
A recitação do terço ocorrerá na terça-feira, 18 de fevereiro de 2025, às 7 horas da noite, na capela do Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service, 286 West Main Street, Turlock, Califórnia 95380.
A missa de corpo presente será na quarta-feira, 19 de fevereiro de 2025, às 10 horas da manhã, no Santuário de São Judas Tadeu, 330 Franci Street, Livingston, CA 95334, seguindo-se o sepultamento no Cemitério N. Hilmar, 8710 N. Tegner Road, Hilmar, Califórnia 95324.
