Aurora dos Prazeres Mourão Afonso passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023. She was 78 years old. She was born in Valença do Minho, Portugal, but immigrated to the U.S. in 1977. She became a U.S. Citizen and remained in this country until her death. She was predeceased by her husband Arlindo Afonso, her father Evaristo da Silva Mourão, her mother Julia Candida Mourão, and her brother Avelar Mourão. She leaves behind a daughter Julia Afonso Sandler, her son-in-law Rich Sandler, a brother Max Mourão, and his wife Paula Mourão. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren, Andrew and Vivian Sandler, and those she loved as her grandchildren – Kelly Sandler, Miguel Moreira, and Julia Pineda -- as well as a niece and nephews. Last but not least, she leaves behind a very special friend and “daughter” – Olinda Rocha, who was at her side whenever she needed her. A livestream of the visitation can be viewed by clicking this
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In lieu of flowers, her family asks that donations be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) in memory of those close to Aurora who died by suicide during her lifetime.