Maria Emilia Nunes passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family, on June 11, 2025, at the age of 77. Maria was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose unwavering faith and compassion touched the lives of those who knew her.
Maria was born on October 29, 1947, in São Tomé, Topo, São Jorge, Açores, to the late Maria Amelia and Joaquim Brasil. She was raised in a close-knit family, one rooted in tradition, faith, and love- values she carried with her throughout her life. A devoted member of Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, Maria's life was guided by her deep spiritual faith and commitment to her family.
Maria is survived by her husband of 54 years, John Nunes of Turlock; her children: John Manuel Nunes (Carla) of Turlock, Angela Maria Fontes (Joe) of Hilmar, Regina Maria Fontes (Danny) of Turlock, Joey Horacio Nunes (Cindy) of Turlock, her grandchildren: Robert Lindo (Cassidy), Brianna Fonseca (Cyrus), Lucas Fontes, Dylan Fontes, Aubrey Nunes, and Brayden Nunes; and her great-grandchildren: Robert Lindo Jr., Brooklynn Lindo and another great-grandchild on the way. She is also survived by her loving siblings: José Brasil (Maria Das Neves) of Turlock, Margarida Vitorino (João) of Turlock, Luis Brasil (Virginia) of Faial, Açores, and João Brasil (Gilda) of Turlock.
Maria was preceded in death by her parents Maria Amelia and Joaquim Brasil, her siblings Manuel Brasil, Bernardette Sousa, and Antonio Brasil and her infant granddaughter Emily Nunes.
Maria’s love for her family knew no bounds. Her warm heart, gentle spirit, and unwavering support defined her relationships. She found joy in family gatherings, traditions, and simply being present for those she loved. Her strength and selflessness will continue to inspire those she leaves behind.
A Visitation for Maria will be held Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service, 286 West Main, Turlock, CA 95380.
A Recitation of the Rosary and Funeral Mass will occur Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, 2602 S. Walnut Rd, Turlock, CA 95380.
A Committal Service to follow at Turlock Memorial Park, 575 N Soderquist Rd, Turlock, CA 95380.
Serving as pallbearers are Robert Lindo, Lucas Fontes, Dylan Fontes, Joe Fontes, Danny Fontes, Cyrus Fonseca. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Brayden Nunes, Brianna Fonseca and Aubrey Nunes.
Maria Emília Nunes, de 77 anos de idade, residente em Turlock, Califórnia, faleceu em sua residência na quarta-feira, dia 11 de junho de 2025. Viveu em Turlock nos últimos 52 anos.
A Sra. Nunes nasceu em São Tomé, Topo, ilha de São Jorge, Açores, filha de Maria Amelia e Joaquim Brasil.
A Senhora Nunes deixa de luto o seu esposo com era casada há 54 anos, João Luís Nunes, de Turlock, Califórnia; os seus filhos: João Manuel Nunes (e esposa Carla) de Turlock, Califórnia, Ângela Maria Fontes (e esposo Joe) de Hilmar, Califórnia, Regina Maria Fontes (e esposo Danny) de Turlock, Califórnia, e Joey Horácio Nunes (e esposa Cindy), também de Turlock; os seus irmãos: José Brasil (e esposa Maria das Neves) de Turlock, Califórnia, Margarida Vitorino (e esposo João) de Turlock, Califórnia, Luís Brasil (e esposa Virgínia) da ilha do Faial, Açores, e João Brasil (e esposa Gilda) de Turlock, Califórnia. Deixa tambem 6 netos, 2 bisnetos e um terceiro a caminho junto com muitos sobrinhos e sobrinhas.
A Sra. Nunes foi precedida na morte pelos os seus pais, Joaquim e Maria Amelia Brasil, e pelos seus irmãos Manuel Brasil, Bernardette Sousa e António Brasil, assim como a sua netinha bebé, Emily Nunes.
Era paroquiana da Igreja Católica de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, em Turlock, Califórnia.
O seu velorio será realizado na terça-feira, dia 17 de junho de 2025, das 6 às 8 horas da noite, no Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service, 286 West Main, Turlock, CA 95380.
A Recitação do Terço e a Missa de Corpo Presente seráo na quarta-feira, dia 18 de junho de 2025, às 10 horas da manha, na Igreja Católica de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, 2602 S Walnut Rd, Turlock, CA 95380, seguindo-so o sepultamento, no Cemitério Turlock Memorial Park, 575 N Soderquist Rd, Turlock, CA 95380.
Que sua alma paz decanse em paz.
