Emilia Branco, 81, of Fall River, passed away on April 4, 2026, at Carvalho Grove Nursing Home. Born in Casal Novo, Leira, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Jose dos Santos and the late Emilia Gomes.

Prior to retirement, Emilia was a machine operator in the local textile industry. She loved knitting and crocheting.

She leaves her daughter: Lina Pinhal and her husband Luis, of Fall River; four grandchildren: Chantel, Cameron, Christopher and Brianna; two great-grandchildren: Elias and Isabella; her brother Albertino dos Santos, of Portugal;  and many nieces and nephews. Emilia was predeceased by her son Carlos A. Branco.

Her Funeral  Mass was celebrated on Monday, April 13th, 2026, in St. Anthony of Padua Church followed by her committal at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Family members are always grateful for relatives and friends wishing to make in-person expressions of kindness and support. If you were unable to do so, because of health concerns or any other reason, all are urged to express their sympathy online or by mail. To ensure that said condolences and/or sympathy cards reach the family, please always make sure that submissions online are made directly through the funeral home's website (www.silvafaria.com) and not through a third party. Thank you!