Maria L. Martins Benigno, 70, of Fall River, passed away on Friday. She was the wife of Cesar S. Benigno, with whom she shared 43 years of marriage. Born in Vila Franca, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Antonio and Maria dos Anjos Martins. Survivors include a son, Joao M. Benigno (wife – Sandy) of Fall River; daughters, Micaela Benigno-Cowell (husband – Jeffrey) and Susana M. Gomes (husband – Michael), both of Fall River; several siblings in Portugal; grandchildren, Kelby Costa, Diego Benigno, Roman Benigno and Vienna Benigno. Her Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, June 5, in St. Anthony of Padua Church followed by her committal at St. Patrick Cemetery.