TAUNTON – Maria Luisa Pereira of Taunton, wife of the late Victor Serrano, died at Brigham & Women’s Hospital on March 2, 2013. She was 76. Born in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Jose and Paula (Morales) Pereira. Educated in Puerto Rico and New York schools, she was employed as a receptionist for Beckton, Dickinson & Co. in Puerto Rico for many years. She moved to the Taunton area in 1989. A communicant of St. Mary’s Church, Maria enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and watching Spanish soap operas. She loved having pets around the house, and especially enjoyed the company of her dog, Daisy. Survivors include a son, Hector Ortiz of Taunton; three daughters, Nancy Rodriquez and her husband Harold, Maria Serrano and Yancy Serrano, all of Taunton; fourteen grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Thursday, March 7th at 7:30 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. The family will receive visitors from 5 to 7:30 prior to the services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. www.silvafuneralhome.com
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