Hosana G. Riberio

ATTLEBORO – Hosana Riberio, 52, of Attleboro, Massachusetts, passed away on October, 21, 2026.

Born on April 19, 1974, Hosana was the daughter of the late Domingos and Antonia (Atayde) Araujo. She was a resident of Attleboro and a devoted wife, loving mother, sister, and friend whose warmth, kindness, and love for her family touched the lives of all who knew her.

Hosana was employed at Star Market for 28 years, where she worked as a produce clerk. Throughout her many years of service, she developed lasting friendships with her coworkers and was known for her dedication and friendly personality.

Above all else, Hosana treasured spending time with her family. She especially enjoyed visiting relatives in Brazil, traveling, and spending relaxing days at the beach. She had a passion for dancing, fashion, beauty, flowers, and plants, and took great pleasure in creating beautiful floral arrangements. Hosana also loved cooking, attending outdoor festivities, enjoying apple picking and barbecues, and planning and decorating for family celebrations. She had a special gift for bringing people together and making every gathering memorable.

Hosana’s greatest joy was her family, and she cherished every opportunity to create lasting memories with those she loved. Her vibrant spirit, generous heart, and love of life will be deeply missed by her family and many friends.

In addition to her beloved husband, Scott Riberio of Attleboro, she is survived by her loving children, Julia-Kaylin Riberio and Jacob Riberio, both of Attleboro; her sisters, Marcia Edgehill of Allston, Massachusetts, and Raquel Ziegler of Framingham, Massachusetts; and her brother, Elias Araujo of Framingham, Massachusetts.

She is also survived by her brothers, Edmilson Araujo, Eugenio Araujo, Marcos Araujo, Eliseu Araujo, and Isaias Araujo; and her sisters, Miriam Estanislau, Marta Dias, and Rosa Maria Victorino, of Brazil, as well as several nieces and nephews residing in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Brazil.

She was the daughter-in-law of the late Alfred and Patricia (Rigney) Riberio.

Hosana’s family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Dana-Farber, Beth Israel, and the dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff at Brigham and Women’s Hospital for the compassionate care provided throughout her illness. Special thanks are also extended to Heather Cohen of B. Luxe Hair Studio for her kindness and generosity, and to Hosana’s coworkers and boss at Star Market for their unwavering support. The family is especially grateful to the many relatives and friends who surrounded Hosana with love, prayers, and encouragement.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation from 4-8 pm on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro, MA.

A funeral service will be held at 12 pm on Friday, October 30, 2026 at Duffy-Poule Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Mt. Hope Cemetery and Arboretum, North Attleboro.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Hosana’s memory may be made to the Jimmy Fund, in support of cancer research and patient care: https://www.jimmyfund.org/

Hosana will forever be remembered for her love of family, her beautiful spirit, and the joy she brought to the lives of those around her. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know and love her.