Ida Silveira Souza, age 88, of Hilmar, California passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Ida was born in Manadas, São Jorge, Açores to Maria Silveira and Aplonario dos Santos Soares.
Ida is survived by her children Elizabeth Oliveira of Hilmar, Manuel Souza Jr. of Hilmar, and Tony Souza of Atwater. Ida is also survived by her sisters Margaret Sousa, Hazel Sousa and brother-in-law Manuel Sousa all of Tipton and her brother-in-law Luciano Vieira of Tulare. Ida leaves behind her grandchildren, Julie Akin (John), Mark Oliveira, Jason Oliveira (Kenzie), Mackenzie Souza-Holguin (Kyle), Christopher Souza, Trevor Souza, Trent Souza, along with her three great granddaughters Riley Akin, Quinn Akin and Sloan Holguin to honor her memory.
Ida was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Manuel Correia Souza, her parents Apolinario dos Santos Soares and Maria Silveira along with her sisters Mary Lee Rose Sousa, Fatima Vieira, her son-in-law Gabriel Oliveira, and her brother-in-laws John Rose, John Sousa, and Serafim Sousa.
Ida was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hilmar and Young Ladies Institute (Y.L.I) of Hilmar.
A Visitation for Ida will be held Monday, August 14, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 20263 American Avenue, Hilmar, California 95324.
A Recitation of the Rosary will occur Monday, August 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM, 20263 American Avenue, Hilmar, California 95324.
A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 10:00 AM, 20263 American Avenue, Hilmar, California 95324.
A Committal Service will occur Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Turlock Memorial Park, 575 N. Soderquist Road, Turlock, California 95380.
Serving as pallbearers are Mark Oliveira, Jason Oliveira, Christopher Souza, Trevor Souza, Trent Souza, and John Akin.
Serving as honorary pallbearers are Carl Sousa, Lino Sousa, Manuel Andre, and Arthur Borges Jr.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.whitehurstnortondiasfunerals.com for the Souza family.
