Debra Ann (Merkt) Soares Obituary (2009)

FALL RIVER ... Debra Ann (Merkt) Soares, 53, of Fall River died Tuesday, March 10, 2009 after a brief illness. She was born in Fall River the daughter of the late Robert and the late Antoinette (Barboza) Merkt and had been a life long resident of this city. She enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family. Survivors include 2 sons: Daniel & Edward Merkt of Fall River, 2 brothers: Gary P. Merkt of Nevada, Henry Merkt of Newport R.I., 3 sisters: Antoinette LePage of Westport, Doris Jones of Fall River and Jacqueline Mendonca of Fall River and Cape Cod, 11 grandchildren, several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Robert Barboza, the late Richard Merkt and the late Steven Merkt Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited to will be held Monday at 9AM at the SOUTH COAST FUNERAL HOME, 1555 Pleasant Street, Fall River followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10am at The Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption. Internment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Call hours will be Sunday from 5 - 8 pm.