Obituary of Mary J. Vieira

A mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday June 28, at 1pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gridley for Mary J. Vieira, 93 of Gridley. She passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Gridley, California.

She was born on February 5, 1931, on the ranch at Central House District, near district 10. She was 1 of 8 children born to John and Mary Bettencourt. Mary was a lifelong resident of Butte County, having worked many years as a grocery clerk, retiring from Safeway. She was also a member of the Sacred Heart Parish, HTA (Holy Trinity association), UPPEC (Portuguese fraternity), and YLI (Young Ladies Institute). She was a devoted wife, mother and friend.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Bettencourt; husband Frank C. Vieira; two brothers: Antone and John Bettencourt; five sisters: Ida Luis, Florence Almo, Rose Morris, Julia Vieira, and Margaret Stanton.

She is survived by her four children: Michael (Anne) Vieira, of Marysville; Steven (Jackie)Vieira, of Oroville; Candie (Janice (deceased)) of Oroville; Connie (Dan) Fischer of Gridley; 8 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter.

A visitation will be held on Thursday June 27, from 3-4:30pm at Gridley-Block Funeral Chapel, followed by a Rosary at 5pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will be at the Gridley Biggs Cemetery.

The family suggests contributions to the Sacred Heart food closet.

Arrangements entrusted to Gridley-Block Funeral Chapel.