Obituaries

After a brief illness Maria Honoria Jorge left this earth on October 31st to be with her Lord. She was born May 28, 1921 on the Island of Pico, Azores. She, along with her husband Jose and children Edward and Alda, immigrated to the United States in 1959. The family made their home in Union City in 1960 where she remained for the duration of her life.

Maria was a professional tailor creating elegant clothes for family and friends. She was also an accomplished knitter, making items for Real Options, family and friends. Maria loved to cook and was considered a gourmet by anyone’s standards. Additionally, she enjoyed reading and attending mass.

She loved traveling through many of the states, especially Michigan. Trips back to her home country of the Azore Islands were also among her interests.

She will be greatly missed by her son Edward of Michigan, daughter Alda and son-in-law Lawrence Lemas of Union City as well as grandsons Shawn Lemas (Adrienne) of Union City and Matthew Jorge of Chicago; great-grandchildren C. J., Ajia and Anthony (Lemas); and sister Arma of Union City. She was preceded in death by her husband Jose Jorge and sister Ormezinda Oliveria.

Viewing will be held at St. James the Apostle Catholic Church in Fremont on Monday November 6th from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. followed by the Rosary and Mass at 12 noon. A private funeral will follow. In Lieu of flowers a donation can be made to St. James the Apostle Catholic Church of Fremont.