Maria L. Frias

Born in Achadinha, São Miguel, Azores, the daughter of the late João and Maria Eulalia Pimentel, she was the wife of the late Jose de Medeiros Frias whom she was married for 41 years.

She is survived by two sons, João Frias and his wife Filomena and Jose Frias and his wife Rosemarie; three daughters, Maria Rosa Medeiros and her husband Alvaro, Rosa Maria Garcia and her husband John and Natalia Moniz; she was mother-in-law to the late Liberio Moniz. She was the godmother to Maria L. Boudreau, who she raised like a daughter; grandmother to ten grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren, which she loved with all her heart; sister to Maria Rosa Silva, and Norberto and Jack Pimentel.

She was a very caring person, always helping someone in need and loved going on trips. She will be very missed by family and friends.

Our family would like to show our appreciation to the staff of Brandon Woods in Dartmouth and New England Hospice for caring for our dear mother. Thank you for your help, patience, understanding and support. God Bless.

Her Funeral will be held Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 9AM from the ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford followed by her Funeral Mass at 10AM at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 4256 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, New Bedford. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5PM to 8PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or alz.org. For tributes and online registration: www.rock-funeralhome.com