Maria Luisa (Fraga) Ourives

Maria Luisa (Fraga) Ourives, 86, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died Monday, September 19, 2011 at the Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. She was the wife of the late Jose Ourives. Born in Flores, Azores, Portugal, she was raised and educated in Flores. She moved to the United States in 1977 and settled in Stoughton. She worked for several area businesses, including Corcoran Shoe, Qual Craft and Power General. She retired several years ago. In her free time, she enjoyed knitting, gardening, cooking and cheering for her favorite soccer team, FC Porto.

She is survived by her son Marceliano F. Ourives and his wife Connie of Stoughton and her sister Aurelia Melo of Portugal. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt.27) Stoughton on Friday, September 23 at 9:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Stoughton at 10:30 AM. Visiting Hours Thursday from 5-8 PM. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Stoughton. Donations in her name may be made to the American Heart Assn., 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.