Born in Vila Nova, Terceira, Azores, the daughter of the late Pedro and Maria (Jorge) Lemos, she came to the United States in 1967 and settled in New Bedford.
Mrs. Santos had worked for the former Elco Dress Company until her retirement.
Her family and grandchildren were the joy of her life. She enjoyed cooking for her family and traveling.
Surviving in addition to her beloved husband Mario are her children, Fatima Coelho and her husband Isidro, Mario L. Santos and his wife Debbie and Jose L. Santos and his wife Ana all of New Bedford; a brother, Jorge Lemos and his wife Manuela of the Azores; six grandchildren, Jennifer Pypec and her husband Richard, Steven Coelho and his wife Berta, Kevin, Matthew, Andrew and Samantha Santos; a great-grandson, Mason Pypec; and several nieces and nephews.
Her funeral will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 9am from the ROCK Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford followed by a funeral mass at 10am in St. Kilian’s Church, 306 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford. Visiting hours Wednesday 5-8pm. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, New Bedford.
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