Eda Maciel Pender passed away Tuesday, January 31st in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 11, 1927, in Means Gerais, Brazil. The daughter of the late Alcides Montenegro and Antonieta Rodrigues Maciel, Eda moved around the country with her family until moving to the United States to be with her husband in 1954.
Eda is survived by her sons Alcides “Al” and Ricardo “Ricky” (Ana Paula) Pender; daughter Antonieta “Toni” Lambert; grandchildren Lani Pender, Daniela Pender, Felipe Pender, Ricardo Pender, and Ana (Curt) Froelich; 11 great grandchildren, several cousins, nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Eda was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ralph, her brothers Ayrton José, Cidoca, Adyr, and sister Ilai. Everyone who knew Eda was touched by her big heart and gregarious nature. She lit up a room and never met a stranger. Eda, also known as “Tia” and “Vovó” will be missed especially by her great grandchildren, with whom she spent countless hours playing games and making them laugh. Spending time with her family was her favorite pastime, second only to watching her teams play. She was a huge sports fan - especially the Lakers and Tom Brady.
A visitation will be held at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 11000 Florida Blvd. on Sunday, February 5th from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. The family will have a short memorial service, time for sharing stories and fellowship following the visitation.
