Obituaries

Isabel Freitas Mattos was born January 9, 1917 in Oakland and passed away February 14, 2017 in Fremont at the age of 100. She was a dedicated daughter and sister, a loving wife and a protective and loving mother. When her husband died in 1950 she knew her life had changed forever. With the support of her parents, she got a job as a salesclerk and worked full time for over 40 years. She retired in her mid 70's. Isabel then had more time to enjoy her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. In 2000 Isabel received another shock with the sudden death of her only son, but she handled it in her own way and stayed strong. Her love and the will to live kept her going to the age of 100. Her favorite pastime was music, dancing, movies and a occasional lunch or dinner with family or friends. She was such a kind and loving person. Her motto was "always treat people the way you want to be treated and this world will be a better place!"

Isabel is survived by daughters Carol Ratfield (Kenneth) of Newark and Addie DeCosta (Vernon) of Fremont, Daughter-in-law Bobbi Mattos of Fremont; Grandchildren Tod and Bret Ratfield, Daleen Thomas, Chad DeCosta and Tracy Mattos and 8 Great Grandchildren. Isabel is preceded in death by her husband Ernest Mattos, her son Michael Mattos and her brothers Manuel and Everet Freitas.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 22, 2017, 5:00-8:00 PM with a Vigil service at 6:30 at Fremont Chapel of the Roses, 1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, February 23, 2017, 9:30 AM, at Holy Spirit Church, 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont. Burial will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 26320 Mission Blvd., Hayward.