Dolores (Arruda) Moreira Obituary (2023)

FALL RIVER... Dolores (Arruda) Moreira, 86, of Fall River passed away June 21, 2023, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of Jesse Moreira to whom she had been married for 64 years. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mariana (Benevides Souza) Arruda. Mrs. Moreira was a dedicated parishioner of Espirito Santo Church where she was a member of the Women's Auxiliary and Holy Rosary Society. She was also a member of the Columbiaettes. Dolores worked several jobs over the years: Seamstress at the Fall River Knitting Mill, Nutrition Worker for the Fall River Public Schools and most recently as a Home Health Aide for 20 years before retiring in 1995. Throughout the years, she acted as a caretaker for her sister and cousin which sparked her love of helping others. She was a warm and caring woman who was there for anyone in their time of need. When her sons were younger, she acted as a Den Leader for their Cub Scout troop. She was an avid bowler and loved music, especially 50's and 60's, and dancing. She and her husband enjoyed traveling throughout the country together but above all else, she loved spending time with her family and friends. Along with her husband, survivors include her daughter, Karen Souza of Fall River; her sons: Mark Moreira and his wife Jorgelina of Berkley, Christopher Moreira and his wife Beth of Plymouth and Kenneth Moreira and his wife Michelle of Fall River; her sisters: Helen Aguiar of East Providence and Josephine Conroy of Portsmouth; 9 grandchildren; 2 great grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Manuel, Joseph, Louis, John, Antone and Mary Arruda and Rose Aguiar. Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be held Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Calling hours will take place from 8 - 9:30 AM at South Coast Funeral Home, 1555 Pleasant Street Fall River, MA 02723 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at Espirito Santo Church, Alden Street Fall River. Interment will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dolores' name can be made to Espirito Santo School, 143 Everett Street Fall River, MA 02723.