Teresa Aura Pereira

Born in Sao Miguel, Acores, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Jose and Maria Teresa (de Sousa) Mendonca. She immigrated to the United States in 1967 and settled in New Bedford. She was a stitcher in the garment industry prior to her retirement, working at Riverside Manufacturing and Joseph Aboud.

Mrs. Pereira was known for her exceptional sewing and seamstress skills, as well as her love of puzzles. She especially cherished spending time with her family during special occasions and holidays

She is survived by her three daughters: Margarida “Maggie” Carvalho and her husband George of Acushnet, Gabriela DeMedeiros and her husband Artur of New Bedford, and Lucia Meneses and her fiancé Emanuel of Acushnet. She is also survived by her six grandchildren: Melissa, Jillian (husband Joshua), Nicole (husband Patrick), Kelsey, Victoria (fiancé Jeremy), and Monica; and her four great-grandchildren: Melia, Logan, Vincent, and Sophie. She was predeceased by all her siblings.

Services will be private.