Bonita was born in Washington, DC, to Frank and Betty SuPrise (both deceased). She graduated from Northwestern High School, Hyattsville, MD and soon received her LPN certification, serving as a nurse for 18-years.
Bonita moved to Palmetto, FL in 2013 with her husband Denis Gomes and enjoyed many happy years living close to sisters and their families. One of her greatest joys prior to her passing was to be received into the Catholic Church during Easter Vigil, 2021.
Surviving are her loving husband of 43-years, Denis Gomes, daughters Ida Marie Federico-Hammer, Magdalena (Maggie) Bray and husband Thomas and son Oliver Gomes. Surviving grandchildren are; Andrew and Christopher Hammer, Mason and Miranda Bray; Bonita’s brother, Paul and wife Anne Marie SuPrise, sisters LaNette SuPrise and husband Phillip Crumpacker, Susannah Winner and Rebecca SuPrise and husband Walter Koehler, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Bonita was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Betty SuPrise, sister Kathleen SuPrise Cox, brother Matthew SuPrise and stepson Milton Gomes.
A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10am, on July 12, 2022, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Palmetto, FL.
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