It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Maria de Lourdes (Lourdinhas) Rangel. Lurdinhas was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to the late Edgard and Maria de Lourdes Rangel. She emigrated to the United States of America 32 years ago and settled in Elizabeth, NJ. Family was everything to her, growing up with 11 brothers and sisters. She passed away peacefully on May 8th. 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Lourdinhas is survived by her loving son Adriano and a huge loving family. She is also survived by her sisters and brothers Marilda, Marilu, Steze, Jose Claudio, Maria Cristina, Jorge Roberto, and predeceased by Edgard, Maria Bernardete, Maria Quitéria, Marilene, Amadeu, and many many nieces and nephews. She will also be greatly missed by her two loving dogs, Kiko and Mel.