Jardelina M. Pereira, 89, of Warren, RI passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024. A daughter of the late Manuel and Evangelina (Medeiros) Constancia and the beloved wife of the late Armando Pereira, Jardelina spent her younger years in Sao Miguel, Azores before moving to the United States in 1966 with her family.

Jardelina worked as a seamstress for many years and was very talented. Her passion for sewing extended into her every day life and was also something she enjoyed doing in her spare time. She was a very devout Catholic and belonged to the Rosary Altar Society for many years. Most of all, Jardelina loved her family and they were the most important thing in her life. She lived each day for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was always looking forward to family celebrations and making many beautiful memories together. Jardelina was known as a wonderful, sweet and caring woman and was loved by everyone who got to know her.

Jardelina is survived by her sons, John Pereira and his partner Janice Lombardi of North Kingstown, RI, and Armand Pereira and his wife Brenda of Bristol, RI; her daughter, Mary Lou Souza and her husband Wayne of Warren, RI; her ten grandchildren, Nancy, Lindsey, Brenda, Melanie, Nicholas, Stephanie, Keri, John, Mallory and Steven; and twenty-three great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Joe Constancia, Abelio Constancia, Mary Cabral and Angelina Constancia.

Services are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd. Warren, RI, where the family will receive relatives and guests for Visitation on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 from 4-7PM. A Funeral will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 9AM followed immediately by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM in St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 500 Metacom Ave. Warren, RI. A Burial will be at North Burial Ground, 1081 Hope St. Bristol, RI.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jardelina’s honor can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at, ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

For directions or tributes, please visit: www.wjsmithfh.com.