Selina (Barbosa) Arruda Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Selina (Barbosa) Arruda of New Bedford, Massachusetts, who passed away on March 7, 2026 at the age of 92. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Selina (Barbosa) Arruda to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her spouse Ermano Arruda; and her parents, Manuel Barbosa and Teresinha (Cepriano) of Jesus. She is survived by: her children, Maria Umbelina (Tony Umbelina) of Acushnet, Hermano Arruda (Maggie Arruda) of Acushnet, Teresa (Bruce Camara) of Jesus, Martin Arruda (Pamela Arruda) of Dartmouth and Michael Arruda (Carol Arruda) of Fairhaven; her siblings, Guilhermina Barbosa of St. Michael, Maria Dos Anjos (Floriano Martins), Manuel Barbosa (Rosa Barbosa) of New Bedford and Hermano Jorge Barbosa (Eduarda Barbosa) of St. Michael; and her sisters-in-law, Ressureçoa Barbosa of Montreal and Cremilde Barbosa. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.