Maria Isabel Luis, age 70, of Turlock, California passed away on December 29th, 2024 in Modesto. Isabel, as she was known, was born on March 2nd, 1954 in Angra do Heroismo, Terceira, Azores to parents Mateus Goncalves and Maria do Livramento Cabral. Isabel immigrated to California in 1969.
Isabel was a proud school bus driver for the Waterford School district for over 25 years. Isabel was a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Turlock.
Isabel was preceded in death by her parents, as well as her husband of 44 years Antonio Luis. Isabel is survived by her three children, Tony Luis of Turlock, Lucia Luis of Modesto, and Rosa Lear of San Jose; her brother Joe Goncalves of Waterford; and her sister-in-law Odelta Luis of Turlock. Isabel leaves behind five grandchildren.
A funeral mass will be held for Isabel on Wednesday, January 15th at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1200 Lyons Ave in Turlock.
A graveside service will also be held on Wednesday, January 15th at 11:30 AM at the Chapel of Flowers at Turlock Memorial Park, 575 North Soderquist Road in Turlock.
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