She is preceded in death by her parents Alvaro Coelho and Ilda de Jesus Esteves, her sister Aurora Terra, and her brother Gabriel Coelho.
She is survived by her husband Frank Pacheco; son Michael Pacheco (daughter-in-law Lauri Baker Pacheco); grandchildren Nikolas Andersen, Marissa Pacheco, Katisha Nightingale, Kasandra Kalbe, Jennifer McCall; great-grandchildren Vincent and Kahli; sister Maria Nazaré Drumonde; nieces and nephews Mario Drumonde, Marie Drumonde Snell, Fatima Drumonde Romero, Joe Terra, Tony Terra, Louie Terra, Frank Terra, Joe Nelso Coelho, Frank Coelho, Ilda Coelho Medina, Alvaro Coelho; and their loving spouses and children.
Mary was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Those who knew Mary best remember her warm welcoming embrace. You could see the beauty and kindness of her soul through her smile. Mary’s giving nature was shown by opening her home to family, friends, and new guests. She loved to host parties, cook, and bake for everyone and always made sure you had delicious homemade treats to take home. Mary's nurturing nature showed through the beautiful garden that she loved to tend to with her husband. The bloom of their flowers exuded the blooming joy of her pure God loving heart. Her faith was unwavering and dedicated to ensuring she lived her life to the fullest for her family and friends.
A visitation will be held at Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service in Turlock on Wednesday, August 26 from 11am-3pm. A funeral service will be held at Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service in Turlock on Thursday, August 27 at 10am. A graveside service will follow at Tracy Public Cemetery District in Tracy. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts in her memory be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
