Maria C. Cardoso

Maria C. (Amaral) Cardoso, 80, of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Bretanha, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Antonio T. Amaral and the late Maria (Medeiros) Amaral and loving husband to the late Antonio H. Cardoso.

Maria was the proud owner and proprietor of Toma's Restaurant from 1973 to 1993 before later working at Olive Garden, where she enjoyed baking cakes for her coworkers. A devout Catholic, she regularly attended Mass and treasured time spent with her family. Known for her quick wit, sense of humor, and kind heart, Maria was loved by all who knew her and will be dearly missed.

Maria is survived by her sons, Jeffrey Cardoso and his life partner, Linda Sousa, Christopher Cardoso; daughter, Nicole Marie Cardoso and her life partner, Corene Smith; Brother, Edward T. Amaral and his wife, Robin; sisters-in-law, Joann Amaral; grandchildren; Amanda L. Sousa and her fiancé, Anthony Bettencourt, Kevin Sousa and his wife, Amber, Chad Maciel and his wife, Felicia, Kaitlin Maciel; 6 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her brothers; Manuel T. Amaral and Joseph T. Amaral; sisters, Gloria Rodrigues and Natalie McDermot.

A visitation will be held at the Boulevard Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 18th from 4-7pm. A Funeral Mass will be said at Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church on Thursday, November 19th at 10am; all are welcome to join us the Funeral Home at 9am. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery.