In loving memory of Maria Dos Anjos Silveira, born September 2, 1948 in Sao Jorge, Acores. She migrated to Humboldt County in 1971, and married the love of her life, Emanuel Silveira.

Maria passed away on February 5 at home surrounded by family and on her own terms.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Manuel Carvalho and Maria Dos Anjos Pachecho.

She is survived by her brother, Geronimo Carvalho, husband of 50 years Emanuel Silveira, her three children Nuel, Iria, and Lucy Silveira, her seven grandchildren Emmanuel, Eziekiel, Alexxia, Emilio, Antwone, Alia and Maria, and two great-grandchildren Oakley and Nayvee.

Maria was a feisty, strong and proud woman. She was selfless, giving and the best mother and wife anyone could ask for. She loved being a wife and mother. She was the happiest in the kitchen, cooking and caring for her family. She was well known for her Portuguese sweet bread and cake. Maria will be missed by everyone she touched. She was the center of the family and was always wanting to feed you. No one ever left her house without a full belly or without food to take home.

Gone is a mother loved by all
Her soul is now at rest.
She’ll sleep in peace – her work is done.
A mother’s work – the best.
She’ll know the joy of perfect rest
In heaven up above
Where she may dwell contentedly
Protected by God’s love.
Our hearts may grieve that she must lie
Beneath the sacred sod
And yet we know she lives in peace
Within the house of God.

A viewing will be held at Paul’s Chapel Arcata on Friday, February 11 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and mass on Saturday February 12, at 10 a.m. This will be followed by graveside service at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Arcata.

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