Gabriela M. Brooks

Gabriela (Viveiros) Brooks, 75, of New Bedford passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at Boston Medical Center. Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Antonio Viveiros and the late Idalina (Pacheco) Viveiros.

Gabriela was a loving homemaker and caregiver whose kindness extended far beyond her own family. She was a familiar and cherished presence throughout the local community, known for bringing flowers and sharing them with people at restaurants, clubs, shops, and wherever her travels took her.

Survivors include her sons, Carlos Goulart and his wife, Mariah, John Goulart and his wife, Becky and Marco Goulart; brothers, Lino Viveiros, Fernando Viveiros; sisters, Adrianna Tavares, Lucy Viveiros and Gloria Viveiros; 18 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Gabriela is preceded in death by her daughter, Gabriela "Gaby" Pruneau; sister, Madelina Avila; her brothers, Antonio Viveiros, Carlos Viveiros and Jose' Luis Viveiros.

In accordance with her wishes, Gabriela will be cremated. In her memory, may we all carry on her legacy by paying it forward through simple acts of kindness, generosity, and compassion toward others.