Maria Avila Apolinario, age 88, of Hilmar, California passed away at her home surrounded by her family, on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Maria was born April 26, 1933, in Biscoitos, São Jorge, Açores to Filomena Avila Dias and Manuel Teixeira Avila.
Maria is survived by her three sons Manuel A. Apolinario (Aldora) of San Jose; Joe A. Apolinario (Fatima) of Watsonville and Rafael Apolinario (Nathalie) of Hilmar; she is also survived by her brother Jose Avila of Hilmar and her two sisters, Filomena Borba of Hilmar and Emilia Pacheco of Los Banos. Maria also leaves behind eight grandchildren, Paulo Miguel Apolinario (Maya), Jonathan William Apolinario (Marina), Jacqueline Ann Silveira (Ryan), Tina Apolinario, Brian Apolinario, Dillon Borba Apolinario, Kelly Borba Apolinario and Julie Borba Apolinario. Along with three great grandchildren, Marco Cruz Apolinario, Sara Alexandra Apolinario and Freya Marie Silveira to honor her memory. Maria is also survived by nine nieces and nephews.
Maria was preceded in death by her spouse Raul Apolinario, her father Manuel Teixeira Avila, her mother Filomena A. Dias and her sister Fatima Lopes.
Maria was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hilmar, California.
A visitation for Maria will be held Wednesday, March 9, 2022, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service, 286 West Main, Turlock, CA 95380.
A Rosary Service followed by a Funeral Mass will occur Thursday, March 10, 2022, at 10:00 AM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 8471 Cypress Street, Hilmar, CA 95324.
A Committal Service will follow the Funeral Mass, Thursday, March 10, 2022, at North Hilmar Cemetery, 8744 Tegner Road, Hilmar, CA 95324.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.whitehurstnortondiasfunerals.com for the Apolinario family.
