Laurinda was born in Guadalupe, Graciosa, Açores, the daughter of Victoria and Manuel da Silva Gil. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, known for her deep faith and love for her family.
A parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Turlock, Laurinda was a dedicated member of her community. She was actively involved in church activities and sang with devotion in the church choir.
Laurinda was also known for her work as a seamstress for the Lira Acoreana Band in Livingston, where her skill and artistry left a lasting impression.
Outside of her faith and community, Laurinda had a passion for gardening and cooking. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren, whom she loved deeply and would do anything for.
Laurinda is survived by her children Manuel de Melo (Fatima) and Helia Cardoso, both of Manteca; her brother Agnelo da Silva (Maria) of Graciosa; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Claudino C. de Melo; her parents, Manuel and Victoria da Silva Gil; as well as six brothers and four sisters.
A visitation for Laurinda will be held on Friday, February 14, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service, 286 West Main, Turlock, CA 95380.
A recitation of the rosary will follow at 7:00 PM on the same day at Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1200 Lyons Ave, Turlock, CA 95380.
A committal service will take place on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Turlock Memorial Park, 575 N Soderquist Rd, Turlock, CA 95380.
Serving as pallbearers are George de Melo, Georgeanne Galdemez, Elizabeth Silveira, Michael Cardoso, Brian Cardoso.
Serving as honorary pallbearers are, Mason Cardoso, and Seth Silveira.
Laurinda Gil de Melo, de 96 anos, de Turlock, Califórnia, faleceu na segunda-feira, 3 de fevereiro de 2025, em sua casa. Ela viveu em Turlock nos últimos 48 anos.
A Sra. de Melo nasceu em Guadalupe, Graciosa, Açores, filha de Victoria e Manuel da Silva Gil.
A Sra. de Melo deixa de luto seus dois filhos: Manuel de Melo (Fátima) e Hélia Cardoso, ambos de Manteca; seu irmão Agnelo da Silva (Maria), de Graciosa. Também deixa cinco netos e oito bisnetos.
A Sra. de Melo foi precedida na morte pelo seu marido Claudino C. de Melo; pelo seus pais Manuel e Victoria da Silva Gil; seis irmãos e quatro irmãs.
A Sra. de Melo era paroquiana da Igreja Católica do Sagrado Coração em Turlock, Califórnia.
A visitação para a Sra. de Melo será realizada na sexta-feira, 14 de fevereiro de 2025, das 4:00 às 7:00 da noite, no Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service, 286 West Main, Turlock, CA 95380.
A recitação do terço terão lugar na sexta-feira, 14 de fevereiro de 2025, às 7:00 horas da noite, no Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service, 286 West Main Street, Turlock, CA 95380.
O serviço funeral terão lugar no sábado, 15 de fevereiro de 2025, às 10:00 horas da manhã, na Igreja Católica do Sagrado Coração, 1200 Lyons Ave, Turlock, CA 95380. Seguindo-se o sepultamento no Turlock Memorial Park, 575 N Soderquist Rd, Turlock, CA 95380.
Todos os serviços estão ao cargo da Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service de Turlock.
Paz à alma da sra. de Melo.
