Fernanda Avila Machado

FERNANDA MACHADO passed away on January 15, 2014 in Santa Rosa. Devoted wife of the late Manuel Machado. Cherished mother of Maria Silva of Watsonville; Carlos Machado (Cecelia) of Turlock; June Avila (Ramiro) and Tony Machado (Adriana) all of Rohnert Park; Manuel Machado and Frank Machado (Dorothy) all of Santa Rosa. Survived by thirteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Loving sister of Elsa Bettencourt, Joao Avila, and the late Antonio Avila and Maria Cabral. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Age: 87 years. A member and volunteer of the Petaluma and Novato Holy Ghost Societies. A native of Sao Jorge, Azores, Fernanda and her family immigrated to the US in March 1970, settling in Sonoma County. She loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed gardening and taking care of animals. Above all, Fernanda loved her family; she will be greatly missed. Friends and family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass, Monday, January 20, 2014 at 11:00 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 35 Liberty St., Petaluma. A Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2014 from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM with a Vigil Service at 7:00 PM at the PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma. Interment: Calvary Cemetery, Petaluma.