Tanashia Lobo

Celebrating the life of Tanashia "Vanessa"Lobo.
Sunrise March 7th, 1993 - Sunset June 13th, 2025
Tanashia Lobo was born on March 7th, 1993 in Boston, MA to Maria Lobo and Carlos Araujo.
The first grandchild born into her family, she was affectionately given the name "Vanessa" from
her grandfather. Throughout her teenage years, she grew up on the south side of Brockton
where she was well known amongst the Cape Verdean community. Vanessa was given the
nickname "Hazel" by her friends, which fittingly describes her captivating hazel eyes. Her vibrant
personality was reflected in her unique sense of style that she expressed through fashion, her
ever-changing hairstyles and hair color. She was inspirational to those around her in the way
that she lived her life to the fullest. Vanessa was more than just a beautiful face, she had a
radiant and loving spirit that was felt by anyone blessed to know and love her. She passed down
her striking features and strong personality traits to her beloved son, RJ who is a spitting image
and true reflection of her in many ways. As a loving and devoted mother to RJ, she was
committed to giving him everything he wanted. Vanessa poured her heart into creating
cherished memories with the family she created alongside her partner, Marcel. They were
always out on adventures, exploring the outdoors for bugs, taking family trips to the farm and
zoo. The bond between Vanessa, RJ and Marcel is unbreakable and the extraordinary love they
shared with her will eternally be in their hearts. Vanessa will be deeply missed by RJ, her family
and all of those who truly loved her. She may be out of our sight but she will forever be present
in our hearts.
Vanessa is survived by her beloved son Rickey Jr; loving mother Maria Lobo & father Carlos
Araujo; Grandparents Jose and Maria Lobo, Eduardo Araujo; sisters Tanice, Talicia, Tamea,
Carlita and many other siblings. Aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Welcoming her into eternal
rest by her beloved grandparents who preceded her in death; Maria "Sao" Lopes and Maria R.
Lobo.
Bible Verse
14 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God believe also in me. 2 My Father's
house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to
prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take.