Remembering Notable Residents of Madeira: A Tribute to Four Lives
Madeira GuideThis week, Madeira mourns the loss of four cherished residents. Each left a significant impact on their communities, and their passing is felt deeply by family, friends, and neighbors.
Madeira Island, a place known for its vibrant community and rich culture, this week comes together to mourn the loss of four beloved residents. These individuals, each with their unique stories and contributions, have left an indelible mark on their families and communities.
Giraldo Eugénio Gonçalves de Faria
Giraldo Eugénio Gonçalves de Faria, a resident of Estrada da Fajã da Ribeira, Ribeira Brava, passed away on May 20, 2026. He was known for his strong familial bonds and deep connection to his community. His funeral will be held at the parish church of São Bento, Ribeira Brava, with a mass on May 21, 2026, at 15:00. A seventh-day mass is scheduled for May 24, 2026, at the same church.
Maria AscensĂŁo de Abreu
Maria AscensĂŁo de Abreu, who resided at Caminho do Ribeiro Real, Câmara de Lobos, passed away on May 20, 2026. Her life was marked by her dedication to her family and her local community. Her funeral service will take place at the chapel of the Câmara de Lobos cemetery on May 21, 2026, at 10:30, with a seventh-day mass on May 24, 2026, at the Santa CecĂlia parish church.
Fernando da Silva Ramos
Fernando da Silva Ramos of Caminho da Cova do Til, SĂŁo Martinho, Funchal, also passed on May 20, 2026. Known for his kindness and community involvement, his funeral service is scheduled at Nossa Senhora das AngĂşstias cemetery chapel on May 21, 2026, at 10:30. The family has expressed gratitude to the medical staff at the Neurocirurgia Service, with a memorial service planned for May 25, 2026, at Santa Rita parish church.
Maria Judite de Aguiar
Maria Judite de Aguiar, from Estrada João Zarco, Quinta Grande, was laid to rest following her passing on May 19, 2026. Her funeral was held on May 20, 2026, at the Vera Cruz chapel, with a community mass at Nossa Senhora dos Remédios parish church scheduled for May 24, 2026.
The families of these respected individuals have expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the community's support during these difficult times. Each life, a thread in the fabric of Madeira's community, will be remembered with love and respect.
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