She was the head of the hematology department at the Institute of Medical Research in Mozambique and also honored as a conservator of the Institute's museum. Regina Maria was part of a team of doctors who traveled throughout Mozambique providing medical services, analyses, and treatment to indigenous people. She was renowned for her work researching hematozoa in tropical diseases such as malaria (paludismo), and some of her research and scientific drawings were placed on display at City Hall in Lourenco Marques. She retired after over 44 years of service.
With a strong, intelligent personality, Regina Maria was a very independent, kind, humble, and generous lady. She was an avid reader and traveler, and she loved playing tennis, painting, dancing, taking long walks, and flower gardening.
Regina Maria was married to her beloved husband, Carlos Rodrigues Alves (deceased), for 46 years.
A private service and internment conducted by Gordon-Flury Memorial Home will take place on Monday, today the 28th of July, at Holy Cross Cemetery in Akron.
Source: the Akron Beacon Journal 28th July 2014
She was the head of the hematology department at the Institute of Medical Research in Mozambique and also honored as a conservator of the Institute's museum. Regina Maria was part of a team of doctors who traveled throughout Mozambique providing medical services, analyses, and treatment to indigenous people. She was renowned for her work researching hematozoa in tropical diseases such as malaria (paludismo), and some of her research and scientific drawings were placed on display at City Hall in Lourenco Marques. She retired after over 44 years of service.
With a strong, intelligent personality, Regina Maria was a very independent, kind, humble, and generous lady. She was an avid reader and traveler, and she loved playing tennis, painting, dancing, taking long walks, and flower gardening.
Regina Maria was married to her beloved husband, Carlos Rodrigues Alves (deceased), for 46 years.
A private service and internment conducted by Gordon-Flury Memorial Home will take place on Monday, today the 28th of July, at Holy Cross Cemetery in Akron.
Source: the Akron Beacon Journal 28th July 2014
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