Helena M. Viana, 66, of Fall River, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021, at St. Anne's Hospital, from lung cancer. Born in St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of Maria L. (Garcia) Viana of Fall River and the late Alberto T. Viana, she emigrated to Fall River in 1973.

She worked for many years at Lightolier formerly of Fall River.

Besides her mother, she is survived by: three siblings, Carlos A. Viana of Fall River, Jose T. Viana of Tewksbury, MA, and Luisa DiManno of Fall River; a niece, Allyson DiManno; and three nephews, Andrew DiManno, Nicholas Viana, and Brandon Viana.

Her funeral arrangements were private. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Helena's memory to the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette, 947 Park Street, Attleboro, MA 02703; 508-222-5410; Please consider donating to our ministries. - National Shrine of Our Lady La Salette - Attleboro, MA (lasaletteattleboroshrine.org)

Family members are always grateful for relatives and friends wishing to make in-person expressions of kindness and support. Being unable to do so at this time, all are urged to express 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!