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Maria Julia Gonsalves

1936 - 2020

  • 83 years old
  • Year of birth:  1936
  • Place of birth:  Rosais, Sao Jorge, Azores
  • Year of passing:  2020
  • Place of passing:  San Jose, California, United States

Born on August 24, 1936 in Rosais, Sao Jorge, Azores to Maria Elias Sequeira and Jose Silveira Borges. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 61 years, Joao Inacio Gonsalves , their son John B. Gonsalves (Rose), and two grandsons Andrew and Jacob all from Santa Clara, California. She is also survived by her brother Joao Borges and nephew Luis Borges both of Rosais, two brother-in-laws, two sister-in-laws and various nieces and nephews from her husbands side.

She always stayed busy taking care of the family through cooking, cleaning and keeping everyone in-line with her fiery spirit. She loved spending time in her gardens by making sure that not even a blade of grass would go thirsty.

She was very religious about her Catholic faith and prayed multiple rosaries daily.

The many phone calls, prayers and visits from extended family and friends were greatly appreciated by Julia and our family during her illness.

Her loving heart finally gave out on April 23, 2020.

We wish to thank the staff at Villa Fontana and ANX Hospice for their wonderful care.

 

 em português

Faleceu no dia 23 de Abril de 2020

Nasceu a 24 de Agosto de 1936 em Rosais, São Jorge, Açores, filha de Maria Elias Sequeira e José Silveira Borges. Ela deixa atrás o seu amado marido João Inacio Gonsalves, cazados a 61 anos, o seu filho John B. Gonsalves (Rose), e dois netos Andrew e Jacob, todos de Santa Clara, Califórnia. Ela também é sobrevivida por seu irmão João Borges e seu sobrinho Luis Borges, ambos de Rosais, dois cunhados, duas cunhadas e vários sobrinhos e sobrinhas que fazem parte do seu marido.

Ela sempre se manteve ocupada cuidando da família, cozinhando, limpando e mantendo todos alinhados com o seu espírito intenso. Adorava passar tempo nos seus jardins, certificando-se de que nem mesmo uma folha de relva iria ter sede.

Ela era muito religiosa em relação à sua fé católica e rezava diariamente vários terços.

Os muitos telefonemas, orações e visitas de familiares e amigos foram muito apreciados por Julia e pela nossa família durante a sua doença.

O seu coração amoroso finalmente abdicou no dia 23 de Abril de 2020 em San Jose, Califórnia, USA.

Queremos agradecer ao pessoal da Villa Fontana e do ANX Hospice pelos seus maravilhosos cuidados.

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Candle lit  by Rosemary Cabral on April 30th, 2020

So many memories of the frequent days & years of card playing evenings with my Dad, Julia, João and Joe Barcelos.  The four were very passionate and dedicated in their game. Despite having disagreements during the game occasionally, their friendship remained solid. Julia was always sweet to me and to my Granddaughter Mia.
May the good memories comfort you now. Much Love.

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