Honoring Lives: Recent Passings in Madeira Island

Madeira Island is currently in mourning as the community bids farewell to several beloved individuals who have recently passed away. The island's residents are coming together to honor the lives of Virgília São Pedro Teixeira, Irmã Maria José de Ascensão de Faria, Carlos Cândido Santos, and Sónia Marília Pita Gomes Freitas.

Virgília São Pedro Teixeira passed away on April 29, 2026. Her funeral will take place on April 30, 2026, beginning at the Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça, with a service at the Nossa Senhora das Angústias cemetery chapel in São Martinho. The family expresses their gratitude to all who offer support during this time of sorrow.

Irmã Maria José de Ascensão de Faria died on April 28, 2026. The funeral is scheduled for April 29, 2026, from the Capela da Ressurreição – Pilar to the cemetery of Nossa Senhora das Angústias. The family and the Sisters of the Apresentação de Maria extend their heartfelt thanks to the healthcare professionals who cared for her.

Carlos Cândido Santos passed away on April 27, 2026. His funeral was held on April 28, 2026, at the Santa Catarina cemetery in Porto Santo. A seventh-day mass will be conducted on May 3, 2026, at the church of Nossa Senhora da Piedade, where attendees are invited to join in prayer and remembrance.

Sónia Marília Pita Gomes Freitas passed away on April 27, 2026. Her funeral took place on the same day at the Nossa Senhora das Angústias cemetery in São Martinho. The family plans a memorial service on April 30, 2026, at the Santa Cecília church in Câmara de Lobos, inviting those who knew her to celebrate her life and legacy.

These individuals have left indelible marks on their communities, and their memories will continue to live on through the lives they touched. Madeira Island residents and visitors alike are invited to join in honoring their contributions and offering condolences to the grieving families.

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