She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, George P. Maciel. She was a loving Mother to Pauline, Dory and George (Janey). Loving Grandmother to Jessup, Dennis, David and Ava Lee Maciel. Dorothy was born and raised in Milpitas California. She was the third from the youngest of 8 daughters born to Portuguese immigrants Tony and Isabel Freitas. She was preceded in death by her 7 sisters who were also her best friends Mary, Rose, Emily, Isabel, Adeline, Margaret and Ann. We would like to Thank Tara Tabares our Mother’s dedicated loving companion and compassionate care giver for the past 4 years.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 from 5-9PM with Rosary at 7PM at Lima Family Santa Clara, 466 N. Winchester Blvd., Santa Clara. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 12PM at St. Justin Church, 2655 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara.