Pavao, Maria Helena (Sousa) of Somerville, died peacefully at home on September 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 86.
Born in Santa Maria, Acores, Portugal the daughter of the late Rosa Tavares (Do Rego) and Jose De Sousa, Maria lived most of her live in Somerville. She loved traveling but nothing meant more to her than family and the time they got to spend together.
She was the devoted wife of 57 years to Jose M. Pavao.
Loving mother of Jose Pavao and his wife Cristina, Mario Pavao and his wife Linda, Maria Pacheco and her husband Joe.
Cherished grandmother of Kim, Joseph, Brian, Nicole, Brandon, Kayla and Eric.
Adored great-grandmother of Kylie, Harper, Camden, Harrison and Gianna.
Beloved sister of Manuel Sousa, Laura Velho and the late Jose Antonio Sousa.
Also survived by nieces, nephews, and many other loving relatives and friends.
Funeral from the Rogers funeral Home, 380 Cambridge Street in Cambridge on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 9:00 am.
Funeral mass to follow at St. Anthony’s Church, 400 Cardinal Medeiros Avenue in Cambridge at 10:00 am.
Visiting hours at the funeral home in Cambridge on Friday, September 27, 2024, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.
Entombment will be at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden.
In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in her memory to the American Heart Association, 300 5th Avenue Suite # 6, Waltham, MA 02451.