Departures of note

Cidinha Moraes, born Maria Aparecida de Moraes, was a Brazilian Catholic singer best known as a vocalist and co-founder of the band Vida Reluz, based in São José dos Campos. She helped found the group in 1985 alongside Walmir Alencar, and her voice featured on many of its recordings, including the debut album Vida Reluz (1996), which earned a gold record and helped inaugurate a new era in Brazilian popular Catholic music. Over a career spanning decades she remained a central figure in the band, contributing vocals to acclaimed albums such as Celebra a Vitória (1997), Deus Imenso (2000), and Gratidão (2005). Vida Reluz released eight albums and two compilations and built a large following, with more than 650,000 monthly listeners on streaming platforms. Moraes died on September 28, 2026, at age 60, in São José dos Campos, following complications from hepatitis C.