Herberto Duarte, age 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 24, 2022 in his home in San Diego, California. He was born on April 13, 1926 in the village of São Roque on the island of Pico, Açores in Portugal to parents Joao Duarte and Paula Augusta Simas.
Herberto Duarte, his wife and their sons immigrated to California in the 70’s. Moved and established their roots in the community of Point Loma and would live there the rest of their lives.
He treasured his 4 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter more than life itself, and was always so adamant about caring for them while their parents worked.
Herberto is preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and his daughter-in-law Isilda Marie Rodrigues Duarte.
He is survived by his sons Herminio Da Costa Duarte (Maria Garces), Manuel Duarte, grandchildren Melanie Duarte Rangel (Julio Rangel), Steve Duarte (Janae Duarte), Maria Elena Duarte (Jose Ruiz), Natasha Duarte(Cruz Ramos). His great-grandchildren Michael K. Solia (Christina M. Solia) Nicholas M. Solia, Amaya I. Ruiz Duarte, Andres M. Ruiz Duarte, Cruz Ramos Jr., Nicia Ramos, Jaden Delgado, Jordan Delgado. His great great granddaughter Sophia M. Solia, His sister Maria Duarte Silva (Manuel Silva) and many other beloved.
A visitation for Herberto will be held Thursday, June 30, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Beardsley-Mitchell Funeral Home, 1818 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107. Rosary to begin at 6:00pm.
Herberto’s funeral services will take place on Friday, July 1, 2022, at Saint Agnes Catholic Church, 1140 Evergreen Street, San Diego, with rosary at 9:30am and Mass immediately following. He will be laid to rest with his wife at Holy Cross Cemetery, 4470 Hilltop Drive, San Diego.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.beardsleymitchell.com for the Duarte family.
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