Domingos O. Botelho

Domingos O. Botelho, 80, of Fall River, husband of Leonor Botelho, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017.

He worked in the textile industry for many years, at times working three jobs to support his family. Domingos was known for his strong work ethic and his devotion to family and God which he instilled in all of his children. A devoted and loving husband and father, he loved traveling, gardening, making wine and his homeland of Portugal.

Besides his wife of 55 years, he leaves nine children, Lee Santos of Tiverton, Theresa Paquette of Somerset, Edie Botelho of Newport, RI, Oriana Jones of Middletown, RI, Joe "Joe's Carpet" Botelho, Connie Botelho and Tony Botelho, all of Fall River, Judy Botelho of Long Beach, CA and Deborah Botelho of Warren, RI; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; siblings, Fernando Botelho of Arizona and Theresa Botelho of Swansea and nieces and nephews.

He was the son of the late Jose M. and Francesca (Oliveira) Botelho and the brother of the late Antonio and Jose Moniz, Manuel Botelho and Maria Costa.

His funeral will be held Monday at 8:30 AM from the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 So. Main St., Fall River, with a funeral mass at St. Theresa Church, Tiverton at 10:00 AM. Interment, Notre Dame Cemetery.

Visitation, Sunday from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. Large parking area & barrier-free entrance at the rear of funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.

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