Maria (Cabral Almeida) Estacio, 85, of Fall River, passed away on September 21, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Francisco Estacio.  Born in Amoreiras Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores , daughter of the late Antone and Antonia (Cabral) Almeida. She worked for Milton Bradley Toy Company for many years. She is survived by: 4 children Goretti Mota (husband Jose), Olivia Sousa (husband Jose), Francisco Estacio (companion Elizabeth Branco) all of Fall River and Maria de Jesus Avelar (Husband Joao) of New Bedford, 10 grandchildren Sergio Sousa, Kenny Sousa, Filipe Sousa, Gary Mota, Kevin Mota, Catarina Avelar-Rebello, Jason Estacio, Jennifer Estacio, Joshua Estacio and Jarod Estacio and 14 great grandchildren. She was the sister of Jose Almeida of St. Michael. She was the beloved mother of the late Margarida Estacio and the sister of the late Encarnacao Miranda.  Her Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday, September 25th, in Espirito Santo Church followed by her committal at Notre Dame Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Maria's memory to a hospice charity of your choice.