Maria (Vaz) Padua

Maria (Vaz) Padua, age 71 of Taunton, passed away on January 27, 2022 at Morton Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of the late Alcides Padua.

Born in Santiago, Cape Verde, she was the beloved daughter of the late Jose and Domingas (Gomes) Vaz.

Maria was a devout Catholic, enjoyed singing at church. Cherished time spent with her family and friends.

Maria is survived by her loving children; Marlene Varela of Taunton, Autilindo, Edna, Eloisa, Osvaldino, Ermilindo, grandmother of 16, great-grandmother of 3. She was the sister of Josefina, Auxiliadora, Renijio, Francisca, Filomena and sister of the late Alcides.

Mrs. Padua’s funeral will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, 2022 at 9:30 am from The Silva Funeral Home 80 Broadway (at Saint Mary’s Square) Taunton, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11am in Saint Anthony Church School Street, Taunton. Interment will follow in Mayflower Hill Cemetery.

For expressions of sympathy, to sign an online guestbook or to light a memorial candle, visit www.silvafuneralhome.com