Maria F. Borba, age 73, of Ceres, California passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022. Maria was born September 29, 1948 in Biscoitos, Calheta, São Jorge, Açores to Eulalia Bettencourt and João dos Reis Avila.
Maria is survived by her spouse, Joao Borba; her son Tony Borba (Nilza) of Ceres; her son John Borba (Lucy) of Modesto; and her son Joe Borba (Jalyn) of Escalon; her brother Jose de Reyes Avila of São Jorge, Açores, her brother Flavio Avila (Judy) of Madera and her sister Bernadette Frietas (Jose) of Gustine; her grandchild Augustin Borba, her grandchild Jaden Borba, her grandchild João Borba, her grandchild Eulaua Borba, her grandchild Brisa Borba and her grandchild Millie Borba.
Maria was preceded in death by her father João dos Reis Avila and her mother Eulalia Bettencourt.
A visitation for Maria will be held Tuesday, March 8, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service, 286 W. Main Street, Turlock, California. A recitation of the rosary followed by funeral mass will occur Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 9:30 AM at Saint Joseph's Catholic Church, 1813 Oakdale Road, Modesto, California. A committal service will occur Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Lakewood Memorial Park, 900 Santa Fe Avenua, Hughson, California.
Serving as pallbearers are Tony Borba, John Borba, Joe Borba, Augustin Borba, Jaden Borba and João Borba.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.whitehurstnortondiasfunerals.com for the Borba family.
