Jill Augusta Souza Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Jill Augusta Souza of Santa Maria, California, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 29, 2024 at the age of 94. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Cecil and Mary Augusta Smith (Cooper); her husband Wilfred Joseph Souza; her children, Darryl Souza and Deborah Miles; her great grandchild Krista Trigueiro Cardoza; and her sisters, Peggy Jones, Edwina Lewis and Daphne Bunce.
She is survived by: her daughters, Sherry Purser, Rochelle Cardoza (Edward), Letitia Flores, Sara Souza of Santa Maria, Carena Mulady (Jim) of Antelope and Kendra Simmons of Moyock. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, December 10th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Dudley Hoffman Mortuary Chapel (1003 E Stowell Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454). A rosary was held on Tuesday, December 10th 2024 at 6:00 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, December 11th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the St. Louis de Montfort Church (1190 E Clark Ave, Santa Maria, CA 93455). A burial was held on Wednesday, December 11th 2024 at the Santa Maria Cemetery (1501 S College Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454).
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