Maria J. Ribas
July 7, 1957 -
February 18, 2021
Maria Jose Ribas, age 63, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Lawlis Family Hospice-Mequon.
Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil on July 7, 1957, Maria was the daughter of Jose Frota de Almeida and Edla Alves de Moura.
Maria attended school in Brazil and received her bachelor’s degree in journalism from Pontificia Universidade Catolica in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
She moved from Boynton Beach, Florida to Kenosha 5 years ago and was employed as a Caretaker for George Franceschini for 2 years and Florence Fliens for 1 year. Maria was also employed at Crab Tree House.
Maria lived a life full of accomplishments, friendships and acquaintances and will live on in those she came to know. She will be dearly missed by her mother, Edla Alves de Moura; her daughter Stephanie Marien Frota Ribas, her son Fabio Frota Ribas and his wife Cristiane; her grandchildren, Fabio and Gustavo Silva Ribas; her sister Sonia Alves de Moura; her brother Sidney Frota de Almeida, her brother Jose Frota de Almeida, Jr. and his wife Fabíola, and her significant other, Greg Thush and his family.
Maria was preceded in death by her father, Jose Frota de Almeida; her son, Alexandre Frota Ribas and her half-brother, Silvio Alves de Moura.
Service Info
Funeral services honoring Maria’s life will be held privately.
Posted by:
GregHappy Birthday Marion.......Missed very much.....Greg
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Janice KrockaEven though we met Marion (Maria) once she brought a special smile and everyone welcomed her friendly way.
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Carlo franceschiniMarion, On this planet you were a ray of sunshine . You always put forth a pkind word a helping hand , you were a great mother a trusted confidant a true friend. I myself will always grateful of your loving ways with george. You took care of him as if he was your dad .. thank you from the bottom of my heart ..may your next journey be a peaceful and calm one
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Stephanie ErdmannShe was such a beautiful person inside and out. She had a way to bring out the best in people with her talented personality. She will be missed.
