Maria Araujo Barros passed away on June 6, 2025. She was 89. Born in Couto de Ervededo, Portugal she lived in Kearny for many years. Visiting will be on Monday June 16, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral home in Kearny. Mass will be on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Stephen’s Church and entombment will be follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Maria was a very devout catholic and was dedicated during her life here at St. Cecilia’s Church even though her Mass will be celebrated at St. Stephen’s. She loved her family so deeply. Her greatest joy was cooking Sunday lunch and spending cherished time with her family.
Wife of the late Francisco, she was the beloved mother of Fatima Chaves (Alberto), Manny Barros (Sue), Anthony Barros (Emilie) and Lydia Barros (Manny). Sister of Augusto Araujo, Manuel Araujo, Fernando Araujo, Gloria Dias and the late Joao Araujo and Domingos Araujo. Also surviving are her grandchildren; Norberto (Gina), Angela, Gabriella, Nicholas, Juliana, Christopher, Anthony and Emma along with her great grandchildren; Lucas and Sofia.
In lieu of flowers kindly consider a donation to Alzheimer’s Research.
