Maria Meirelles Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Maria Meirelles (San Leandro, California). Maria, born on February 21, 1934, passed away on August 4, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Egidio Jacinto of Medeiros and Maria Jose Simões; and her husbands, Gil Santos and Jose Meirelles. She is survived by: her daughters, Elizabeth Cardoso and Olinda Santos; her children-in-law, Luciano Cardoso and Sandra Casey; her stepson Pedro Meirelles (Mary Meirelles); her grandsons, Marcio Cardoso, Michael Cardoso and Alex Cardoso; her granddaughters-in-law, Vanessa Cardoso and Susie Cardoso; her stepgrandson Michael Meirelles (Kayla Meirelles); her great grandchildren, Stefen, Matteo and Mariella Cardoso; her stepgreat-grandchildren, Max and Alexandra; and her sister Fatima Silva. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews.