Born in Faial, Azores, Portugal, a daughter of the late Ernest and Olivia (Rodrigues) Sousa, she immigrated to the United States in her early twenties.
Mrs. Bienvenue worked as a seamstress in New Bedford for many years. She was a member of the Westport Senior Center and enjoyed sewing.
She is survived by one son, Gary S. Bienvenue and his companion Carolyn of Westport; one daughter, Suzette Bienvenue of Sacramento, CA; two grandchildren, Jesse and Olivia DelBono both of CA; one brother, Antonio R. Sousa of New Bedford and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Joseph Sousa.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 16, 2021 at 10:00AM in the Waring-Sullivan Home at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St, Fall River. Visiting hours from 8:00 to 10:00AM prior to the service. Contributions in her honor may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Burial in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport. For tributes or directions: www.waring-sullivan.com