Herminia Avila, 93 of Gustine passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock.

Mrs. Avila was born in Sao Jorge, Azores and was a resident of Gustine for many years. She was a Parishioner of Shrine of Our Lady of Miracles and member of LUSO America, PFSA and the Shrine of Our Lady of Miracles Society. Mrs. Avila enjoyed cooking, baking, reading and gardening.

Herminia is survived by her daughter, Loraine Dores of Gustine; brother, Lino Sousa of San Jose; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Avila; parents, Manuel and Adriana Sousa; brothers, Manuel Sousa, Richard Sousa and Carlos Sousa; sisters, Maria Silveira, Ernestina Lemos and Teresa Faustino.

A Visitation will be held at 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, with a Rosary starting at 6:00 pm, Tuesday, September 24th, at Hillview Funeral Chapel in Gustine. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, September 25th at Shrine of Our Lady of Miracles in Gustine. Interment to follow at Hills Ferry Cemetery in Newman.

Donations can be made to Shrine of Our Lady of Miracles, 370 Linden Avenue, Gustine, CA 95322.

Services conducted by Hillview Funeral Chapels, Gustine.