Eliza Maria Alves, age 61, of Hilmar, California passed away at her home surrounded by her husband and children, on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Eliza was born June 25, 1960, in Fajã dos Vimes, São Jorge, Açores to Maria Vitorino Quadros.
Eliza is survived by her spouse of 41 years, João Alves of Hilmar; her children; Mark Alves of Hilmar; Jason Alves (Mary) of Turlock; Lisa Lane (Justin) of Hilmar; Melissa Snider (Aaron) of Turlock and David Alves of Hilmar; she is also survived by her sisters; Lilia Steup and Sandy Diaz both of Walnut Creek; Eliza also leaves behind her five grandchildren, Abram Lane, Gavin Snider, Eli Alves, Aliza Lane and Nolan Snider to honor her memory.
Eliza was preceded in death by her mother Maria Vitorino Quadros.
Eliza was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hilmar, California.
It was Eliza's wish that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the ALS Association (https://www.als.org/donate) or to other local families struggling with ALS.
A visitation for Eliza will be held Tuesday, April 19, 2022, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service, 286 West Main, Turlock, CA 95380.
A Recitation of the Rosary followed by Funeral Mass will occur Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 10:00 AM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 8471 Cypress Street, Hilmar, CA 95324.
A Committal Service will follow the Funeral Mass, Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at N. Hilmar Cemetery, 8744 Tegner Road, Hilmar, CA 95324.
Serving as pallbearers are, Mark Alves, Jason Alves, David Alves, Justin Lane, Aaron Snider and Manuel Alves.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.whitehurstnortondiasfunerals.com for the Alves family.
