Theresa S. "Da Lomba" Fernandes
Theresa S. "Da Lomba" Fernandes
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Theresa devoted her life to her daughters and her grandchildren. Her love for her family was of utmost importance; indeed she was her family's biggest supporter. She was the sweetest, most gentle soul. Generous beyond measure. She will truly be missed.
She leaves her daughters, Tiffany VanAvery (her late husband, Kevin) and Desirae Caldero (her husband, Elvin), and her six grandchildren who she adored, Brianna, Alexia, Jelani, Chloe, Sophia and Vivian. She also leaves her siblings, Jose Cruz, Candida Barros, Silvia Cruz, and her late brother, Aguinado Veiga, her late sister, Maria Cristina Cruz, also her sister Aura Holtzer, Maria Centeio and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation, Monday, Feb. 2, from 4pm until 7pm at the "WOODLAWN" Funeral Home, 600 Pontiac Ave, Cranston. A funeral service will be held at Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 10am in the "WOODLAWN" Funeral Home with burial following at Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket.
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Karen DePasquale
March 1, 2026
Dear Tiffany--My heart goes out to you and your family. I just learned of your dear mother's passing. My deepest, heartfelt condolences to you for this profound loss. There is no greater and special love than that of a mother for her children.
Please know that she will always live inside your heart to guide and console you and your girls. One day you will all be re-united a place far better than this.
You are a strong and beautiful woman who has endured so much loss...May peace wash over you and cherished memories help you find rest, comfort and laughter with thoughts of her, always.
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Rosária Pinheiro Arteaga
February 11, 2026
À Família enlutada envio um abraço confortante e caloroso em especial à Nha Tila e José Cruz.
Joseph Centeio
February 2, 2026
To My Aunt Theresa its been many years but you were never forgotten may you rest in heavenly peace at the right hand of the father amen, Love Joseph "joey" Centeio
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