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Irmã Babate, Vice-Mayor of Jaboatão dos Guararapes, dies at 73
Josabete Maria da Silva, known as Irmã Babate, the vice-mayor of Jaboatão dos Guararapes, passed away this Sunday (25) at the age of 73. The announcement was made by the municipal government and Mayor Mano Medeiros.
A former city councilwoman and teacher with 30 years of experience in education, she was elected vice-mayor in 2024 on the ticket of Mayor Mano Medeiros. In 2025, she became the first woman to serve as interim mayor of the municipality during the mayor's vacation period.
Mayor Medeiros expressed his condolences, stating that she leaves a legacy of faith, commitment, and service to the community. Her wake was scheduled for Sunday afternoon at the Assembleia de Deus de Cavaleiro, with the burial set for Monday (26) at Parque das Flores.
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Assembleia de Deus de Cavaleiro · Jaboatão dos Guararapes · Josabete Maria da Silva · Mano Medeiros · Parque das Flores
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] She was elected vice-mayor in 2024 on Mano Medeiros's ticket. focope.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The burial is scheduled for Monday (26) at 12:00 at Parque das Flores. focope.com.br · blogdomagno.com.br · www.leiaja.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Josabete Maria da Silva, known as Irmã Babate, died on Sunday (25). focope.com.br · blogdomagno.com.br · www.leiaja.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] She was the first woman to serve as interim mayor of Jaboatão dos Guararapes. focope.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Irmã Babate was 73 years old at the time of her death. focope.com.br · www.leiaja.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] She had a 30-year career as a teacher. focope.com.br