The Brazilian volleyball star Walewska Oliveira Marido is Ricardo Mendes. They married in 2009.
Regrettably, Walewska Oliveira, a former player for both the Brazilian Volleyball Team and clubs Minas and Praia Clube, passed away this Thursday, aged 43, in Sao Paulo.
Walewska Oliveira, a native of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, embarked on her volleyball career with Minas from 1995 to 1998.
She made a remarkable return to the Minas Gerais club between 2014 and 2015, showcasing her enduring dedication to the sport.
Throughout her illustrious career, Walewska also donned the jerseys of several other renowned teams, including Rexona/Ades, São Caetano, Sirio Perugia in Italy, Murcia in Spain, Zarechie in Russia, Vôlei Futuro, Vôlei Amil, Minas once more, Osasco, and Praia Clube, where she eventually concluded her remarkable journey in 2022.
Walewska Oliveira Marido (Husband)
Walewska Oliveira marido (husband), known as Ric, works as a real estate agent and realtor.
He maintains a private Instagram account with 2,444 followers.
While his Instagram profile doesn’t reveal much about his personal life, the addition of “Britt” to his Instagram handle suggests a potential connection to England.
Despite his limited activity on Instagram, Walewska was the one who frequently expressed her affection for him on her own Instagram account.
Their love story commenced in 2003, and over the course of more than 13 years, their relationship deepened and flourished.
The couple bonded over their shared passion for attending concerts and embarking on exotic vacations around the world, creating beautiful memories together.
A Brief On Walewska Oliveira
Walewska Oliveira, a native of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, embarked on her volleyball career with Minas from 1995 to 1998.
Walewska Oliveira was born in 1980 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, to her loving parents, father Geraldo Vieira and mother Mrs. Cida.
She cherished a profound bond with her parents, frequently sharing heartwarming moments through photos on her social media platforms, particularly on Instagram.
She made a remarkable return to the Minas Gerais club between 2014 and 2015, showcasing her enduring dedication to the sport.
Throughout her illustrious career, Walewska also donned the jerseys of several other renowned teams, including Rexona/Ades, São Caetano, Sirio Perugia in Italy, Murcia in Spain, Zarechie in Russia, Vôlei Futuro, Vôlei Amil, Minas once more, Osasco, and Praia Clube, where she eventually concluded her remarkable journey in 2022.
Walewska’s impressive accomplishments include two Superliga championships (1999-2000 and 2017-18).
She also clinched the Super Cup title on three occasions (2019, 2020, and 2021) and secured the Super Vôlei Trophy and the Campeonato Mineiro cups in 2019 and 2021, respectively.
Her success extended beyond domestic competitions, as she proudly contributed to Praia Clube’s victory in the South American Championship in 2021, leaving an indelible mark on the sport.