Patricia and Manuel Joseph Encarnacao

Hampton - Patricia (Pat) Ann Encarnacao, beloved wife of Joe Encarnacao passed away on August 24, 2021, peacefully in her sleep after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Pat was born on June 22, 1937, in Caribou, Maine, she was the daughter of Harry E. and Arline B. (Walton) Murphy. Pat was preceded in death by her parents and by her brother Paul V. Murphy of Southwest Harbor, ME. Pat was a Loving Wife, a Wonderful Mother, an Amazing Grandmother and an Awesome Great-Grandmother She travelled with her loving husband Joe as he pursued his military career for 30+ years and lived in many parts of the world. Since 1979 she has lived in the Seacoast area of New Hampshire. Pat was a member Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish in Hampton, NH. She was a Eucharistic Minister and belonged to the Catholic Women’s Club, the Prayer Group, as well as the Lector’s and the Sacristan Committees. Pat was one of the founding members of the Stephen Ministers at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal working alongside Sister Doris, whom Pat loved like a sister. Manuel Joseph (Joe) Encarnacao Sgt.Maj. (Retired) US Army passed away surrounded by family on June 19, 2025, after a short illness. Joe was born on August 09, 1934 in Watertown New NY. He was the son of Manuel J. and Eva M. (Harrigan) Encarnacao of Utica, NY. Joe leaves behind, two wonderful sisters, Darlene Woolheater of Ilion, NY and Jenlynn Iglesias of Frankfort, NY. Joe was preceded in death by his parents and by his younger brothers, John W. Encarnacao of Anaheim, CA and James M. Encarnacao of Whitesboro, NY. Joe was a member of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish in Hampton, NH. He was a Eucharistic Minister, Lector and the Sacristan Committees. Joe and Pat leave behind three sons Joseph (Sherri) of Firestone, CO, Michael (Mary) of Independence, VA and John of Portsmouth, NH; two daughters Eva (Bob) Kimball of Dover NH and Teresa Cote of Colebrook, NH; there children blessed both Pat and Joe with 6 beautiful grandchildren, and 8 equally wonderful great-grandchildren. Both Pat and Joe leave behind many cherished Nieces and Nephews, along with grand and great-grand` nieces and nephews. A Mass will be celebrated on October 11th, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church, 289 Lafayette Rd, Hampton, NH 03842. The Rosary lead by Sister Doris will begin at 9:30 a.m. prior to Mass being celebrated by Reverend Fr. Gary Kosmowski. Graveside service with Military Honors will be at Calvary Cemetery, 990 Middle Road, Portsmouth, NH at 11:30 a.m. directly after Church Services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: Sacred Heart School 289 Lafayette Road Hampton, NH 03842.

Patricia and Manuel Joseph Encarnacao

August 9, 1934 - June 19, 2025