Community Mourns Loss of Beloved Residents in Madeira
Madeira GuideThe Madeira community is in mourning following the deaths of three cherished residents: Maria Albertina de Carvalho, Rosa Perestrelo de Freitas Silva, and Agostinho de N贸brega Gouveia Marques. Each played a vital role in their families and communities.
The island of Madeira is grieving the recent loss of three beloved members of its community: Maria Albertina de Carvalho, Rosa Perestrelo de Freitas Silva, and Agostinho de N贸brega Gouveia Marques. These individuals were deeply connected to their families and local communities, and their passing has left a significant void.
Maria Albertina de Carvalho
Maria Albertina de Carvalho, a resident of S铆tio da Igreja in the parish of 脕gua de Pena, Machico, passed away on May 1, 2026. Her funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, May 2, at the Igreja Paroquial de 脕gua de Pena, followed by burial at the 脕gua de Pena Old Cemetery. The family thanks everyone for their condolences and will hold a seventh-day mass on May 9.
Rosa Perestrelo de Freitas Silva
Rosa Perestrelo de Freitas Silva, who lived on Rua Nossa Senhora de Bel茅m in the parish of Porto da Cruz, also passed on May 1, 2026. Her funeral took place on the same day at the New Municipal Cemetery of Porto da Cruz. A seventh-day mass will be held on May 6 at the Porto da Cruz Parish Church.
Agostinho de N贸brega Gouveia Marques
Agostinho de N贸brega Gouveia Marques, from S铆tio do Serrado in Porto da Cruz, died on April 29, 2026. His funeral was held on April 30, with services at the New Municipal Cemetery of Porto da Cruz. The family will hold a seventh-day mass on May 3 at the Porto da Cruz Parish Church.
Each of these individuals was known for their community spirit and dedication to their families. Their deaths have prompted an outpouring of support from friends and family, highlighting the close-knit nature of Madeira's communities.
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