Born in St. Michael Azores, a daughter of the late Angelo and Maria (de Carmo) Aguiar she grew up there and came to America July 23, 1980. She was a communicant of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church.
Mrs. Raposo was a self-employed consultant for Princess House. Her life was dedicated to her faith and church. She was very active at Immaculate Conception and Catarina also loved to travel.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her beloved children, Pedro Tavares and his wife Nancy of NC, Ana C. Raposo of New Bedford, Helena Singley and her husband Charles of NC, Ana P. Raposo of NC, and Lucy Raposo and her significant other Christopher of New Bedford; nine grandchildren, Chelsy, Jacob, Samantha, Casey, Jordan, Shay, Cory, Sarah, and Kinsley; one sister; four brothers; many nieces, nephews, and godchildren. She was the mother of the late Richardo J. Raposo and three siblings.
Her funeral will be Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 8 am from the ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 am in Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, 136 Earle St., New Bedford. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 4-8 pm. For online directions/tribute www.rock-funeralhome.com.
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