Mary B. Oliveira

Mary Bernadette Oliveira age 66 of Keewatin passed away Friday, September 6, 2024, at her home. She was born in Clarendon Hills, IL, on October 4, 1957, to Edward and Marion (Mortimore) Muha. Mary and her family had the opportunity to live abroad in Portugal when she was young, following their return to the United States they settled in Keewatin. Mary was a homemaker, keeping up the house and raising her two boys, Joshua and Charlton. Tech savvy for her age, Mary preferred staying at home, spending time on the computer and hanging out with her family and her kittens. She was strong-willed and independent; her faith was an important pillar of her life. Mary was a member of St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Nashwauk and when she couldn’t make it to church for Mass she would attend via her computer. Mary always enjoyed getting together with her family for the holidays. Family was the most important thing to her, and she cherished her time with her sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mary is survived by her sons, Joshua (Samantha) Oliveira, Charlton (Danielle Campbell) Oliveira, siblings, Jennifer (Glenn) Christianson, Edward (Deannah) Muha, grandchildren, Dylan Fowler, Aleaha Sue Oliveira, great-grandchildren, Bradley and Braelynn Fowler, close family friend, Regina Williams. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Marion, brother, Michael Edward Muha. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church in Nashwauk. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service starting at 10:00 AM at church. Interment will be held at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Hibbing.