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Rosalina Alves Goncalves

1951 — 2025

Rosalina Andrade Alves Goncalves commonly known as "Djadja" was born on August 15, 1951 in the village of Monte Vermelho, Fogo, Cape Verde to Anibal Alves and Maria Andrade.

She was known as a loving, caring, kindhearted mother, grandmother, sister, friend to everyone who the privilege of knowing her.

She married the love of of her life "Manezin" in December 24, 1975. From this union they were blessed with 5 children, Nene, Ntoneko, Nerinda, Adelino and Nelida and Stepdaughter Nene de Rosa whom she loved as her own daughter.

She loved her children more than anything in the world and her children loved her the same way. She taught her children to be understanding, caring, respectful, compassionate to everyone.

She loved to cook and one of the things she loved was feeding people. She used to say the she was happiest when her table was full of people eating.

She was devout Catholic and loved going to church. She was known for her wisdom and always had something positive to say to everybody. She loved her jewelry and always wanted to dress up, look pretty and smell good.

She emigrated to USA in 2006 with her husband and all her children joined them soon afterwards.

Her legacy of warmth, love, infinite advices lives on through her children Nene, Ntoneko, Nerinda, Adelino, Nelida and grandchildren Arleny, Mateus, Rihana, Bela and Aiden.

She lived a full life and passed away peacefully at the age of 74. Her love for her family will guide us for many years to come. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

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Rosalina Andrade Alves Gonçalves, carinhosamente conhecida por "Djadja", nasceu em 15 de Agosto de 1951 na vila de Monte Vermelho, Fogo, Cabo Verde, filha de Aníbal Alves e de Maria Andrade.

Era conhecida como uma mãe, avó, irmã e amiga carinhosa e bondosa para todos os que tiveram o privilégio de a conhecer.

Casou com o amor da sua vida, "Manezin", em 24 de Dezembro de 1975. Desta união nasceram cinco filhos: Nene, Ntoneko, Nerinda, Adelino e Nelida, bem como a enteada Nene de Rosa, que amava como se fosse a sua própria filha.

Amava os seus filhos mais do que tudo no mundo, e eles amavam-a da mesma forma. Ensinou os seus filhos a serem compreensivos, carinhosos e respeitadores com todos.

Adorava cozinhar e uma das coisas que mais gostava era alimentar as pessoas. Costumava dizer que era mais feliz quando a sua mesa estava cheia de pessoas a comer.

Era uma católica devota e adorava ir à igreja. Era conhecida pela sua sabedoria e tinha sempre algo positivo para dizer a todos. Adorava as suas jóias e gostava sempre de se arranjar, estar bonita e cheirosa.

Emigrou para os EUA em 2006 com o marido e todos os seus filhos se juntaram a eles pouco depois.

O seu legado de carinho, amor e conselhos infinitos continua vivo através dos seus filhos Nene, Ntoneko, Nerinda e Adelino, Nelida e dos netos Arleny, Mateus, Rihana, Bela e Aiden.

Viveu uma vida plena e faleceu em paz aos 74 anos. O seu amor pela família nos guiara por muitos anos. Sentiremos muito a sua falta, mas ela jamais será esquecida.

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