Mariana J. DaGraca Obituary

The passing of Mariana J. DaGraca of East Providence, Rhode Island leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 15, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Jose Luiz Gonsalves and Maria Gonsalves (Coelho); her sibling Luiz J. Gonsalves Sr.; and her son-in-law Philip C. Hazard Jr.. She is survived by: her children, Maria "Mindy", Graca (Luis Carvalho) of Seekonk, MA, Antoninette DaGraca-Morgan (Walter) of East Providence, Julie Hazard of Marietta, GA, Alicia Waters (Kevin) of Bristol, RI, Delores DaGraca (George Frye) and Antonio DaGraca Jr. (Donna) of East Providence, RI; and her brother Jose Gonsalves. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation was held on Thursday, March 20th 2025 from 7:45 AM to 9:15 AM at the W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home (350 Willett Ave, Riverside, RI 02915). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Thursday, March 20th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Francis Xavier Church (81 N Carpenter St, East Providence, RI 02914).

Please consider a donation in Yiya's memory to the Atlanta North Christadelphian Church, Truth Cornerstone Project C/O Irvin Sierra, 4935 Heritage Crossing Drive SW Powder Springs, GA 30127 On line contributions https:// truthcornerstone.org/donate.