Madeira Mourns Loss of Esteemed Residents in April 2026
Madeira GuideIn a solemn week for Madeira, the local community bids farewell to four cherished residents, whose contributions and legacies have deeply touched their families and friends.
Madeira Island is experiencing a poignant moment as it mourns the passing of four esteemed residents this April. The community gathers to honor their lives and reflect on their significant contributions to society.
Maria José Pinto
Maria José Pinto, a beloved figure from Curral das Freiras, passed away on April 14, 2026. Her funeral is set for Wednesday, April 15, beginning at 9:15 AM from the Hospital dos Marmeleiros and proceeding to the parish church of Nossa Senhora do Livramento. A mass will be held at 10:30 AM, followed by her burial at the local cemetery.
Maria José's family, including her children Manuel Horácio Pinto Figueira and Martinho Pinto Figueira, express their gratitude for the community's support during this time of grief. A seventh-day mass will be celebrated on April 19, 2026, at 8:30 AM in her memory.
Rosa Maria da Silva Sousa
Rosa Maria da Silva Sousa, residing in Câmara de Lobos, also passed on April 14, 2026. Her funeral is scheduled for April 15, commencing at 9:00 AM from the Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça to the chapel at Nossa Senhora das Angústias cemetery. A mass at 10:00 AM will precede her cremation.
Her family, led by her husband Sebastião Rosendo dos Santos de Barros e Sousa, appreciates the condolences received and invites attendees to a mass on April 19, 2026, at 9:30 AM in Santa Cecília parish.
João Fernando de Sousa
João Fernando de Sousa's passing was marked on April 14, 2026. His services took place on the same day, starting from Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça at 12:00 PM to the cemetery chapel at Nossa Senhora das Angústias. A mass followed at 1:00 PM.
His wife, Maria Vitália, along with their family, expresses heartfelt thanks for the community's support. A seventh-day mass will be offered on April 17, 2026, at the Sagrada Família parish.
Maria Irene Soares Rodrigues da Silva
Maria Irene Soares Rodrigues da Silva was another cherished resident who passed on April 13, 2026. Her funeral was held on April 14, starting at 2:30 PM from Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça to Câmara de Lobos cemetery, with a mass at 3:30 PM.
Her husband, João Figueira da Silva, and family are deeply appreciative of the medical staff's care. A mass in her remembrance is scheduled for April 18, 2026, at Nossa Senhora do Carmo parish.
These losses remind us of the close-knit community spirit in Madeira, where each individual's life and legacy are cherished and celebrated.
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