Awarded the prestigious Ordem do Infante D. Henrique (Grã Cruz), one of
Portuguese's highest honors, by President Jorge Sampaio, December 20th
2004, the day of her 80th birthday.
Daughter of António Pinto Quartin, an engineer, and his wife Deolinda
Lopes Vieira. Had a brother, Hélio Vieira Quartin (b. 21 Nov 1916 d. 25
Dec 2003).