Maria S. Arruda Obituary
The memory of Maria S. Arruda of Fall River, Massachusetts, who passed away on June 25, 2025 at the age of 84, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Joseph C. Arruda; her brother Mario Camara; and her parents, Manuel Gregory Matues Camara and Maria Concaicao Mateus. She is survived by: her children, Joseph M. Arruda (Rhonda), Paul Arruda (Cynthia), Tony Arruda (Shelly) and Susan Cardelli (James Maxwell); her grandchildren, Monica Arruda, Brittany Domingues (Eric), Linsey Continho (Brandon), Samantha Arruda, Tyler Arruda, Lexus Arruda and Cory Cardelli; her great grandchildren, DeShawn, Nevaeh, Christian, Adalena, Eleanor and Legend; and her brother John Camara (Nancy). She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 30th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Auclair Funeral Home (690 S Main St, Fall River, MA 02721). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 1st 2025 at 9:00 AM at the same location. A Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 1st 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Santo Christo Church (220 Columbia St, Fall River, MA 02721).
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Forever Paws Animal Shelter. 300 Lynwood St. Fall River, MA 02721.
