Madeira Mourns the Loss of Three Valued Community Members
Madeira GuideIn a somber week for Madeira, the island bids farewell to three cherished residents: Maria Celeste Teixeira, José Renato Alves Dias, and António Teixeira Beltrão. Their contributions and presence will be dearly missed.
Madeira Island is deeply mourning the loss of three of its beloved residents this week. The passing of Maria Celeste Teixeira, José Renato Alves Dias, and António Teixeira Beltrão has left a profound impact on their families, friends, and the communities they enriched.
Maria Celeste Teixeira, a longtime resident of Estrada José Ângelo Pestana Barros in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, passed away on March 24, 2026. Her funeral service will be held at the parish church of Nossa Senhora da Graça in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, with a mass at 11:00 AM, followed by burial at the local cemetery.
José Renato Alves Dias, from Caminho Lombo Brasil in Porto Moniz, also passed on March 24, 2026. His funeral is scheduled for March 25, starting from Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça at 1:30 PM, proceeding to the parish church of Santa Maria Madalena, Porto Moniz for a 3:30 PM mass, and burial thereafter.
António Teixeira Beltrão, who lived on Estrada do Moreno in Ribeira Brava, was laid to rest on March 24, 2026. His funeral commenced at Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça at 3:00 PM, followed by a service at the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, Ribeira Brava at 4:00 PM.
The families of the deceased have expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the support and condolences received during this difficult time. They also extended thanks to the medical staff at Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça for their care and dedication.
These individuals were integral parts of their communities, remembered for their kindness, contributions, and the love they shared. Their legacy continues to live on in the hearts of those who knew them.
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