Iria Vieira Teves (Garcia) of Somerville, passed away on June 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 100. She was born and raised in Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Joao and Maria Isabel Veira Garcia.
Iria traveled to Lisbon to study Couture and she became a wonderful seamstress. Her talents ranged from making everyday clothing to beautiful wedding dresses. She started her own business and continued her seamstress work when she moved to America. She loved making clothes for her family and friends. She was a great cook and always made everything from scratch. She also loved gardening and tending to her grapevine. Iria was very devoted to her Catholic faith and a longtime member of St. Anthony’s Church in Cambridge. The only thing she cherished more was the time she spent with her loving family. She will be remembered for her liveliness, singing while cooking, unlimited energy for her family, her faith and bright smile. She will be missed deeply by all who knew and loved her.
Iria was the beloved wife of the late Jose Furtado Teves.
Loving mother to her daughter Grace Teves Proulx, who was her devoted caregiver, and her son John G. Teves and his wife Tamara.
Cherished grandmother of Michael Proulx and his wife Bridget, Steven Proulx and his wife Alicia, Daniel Proulx and Katherine Teves.
She was the adored great-grandmother of Kayla, Hunter, Gracie, Steven, Joseph, Olivia, Ryan and Michael.
Beloved sister of the late Maria, Miquelina, Hilda, Rosalina, Manuel, and Belarmino.
Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other loving relatives and friends.
Visitation at the Rogers Funeral Home, 380 Cambridge Street in Cambridge on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.
Funeral mass at St. Anthony’s Church, 400 Cardinal Medeiros Avenue in Cambridge on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 10:00 am.
Internment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.
Those wishing to travel in procession to the church and the cemetery are asked to please meet at the funeral home in Cambridge on Saturday morning at 9:00 am.