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Gil P. Couto

Gil P. Couto

Oct 22, 2026

Gil P. Couto, age 75, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on October 22, 2026, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 11, 1950, in Ribeira Chã, São Miguel, Azores, he was the son of the late Manuel DaSilva Couto and Maria Lordes (Pereira) Couto.Gil was the cherished husband of Lucy (Brizida) Couto. After his...

Jose Fernando De Melo

Jose Fernando De Melo

Oct 20, 2026

Full obituary to be posted soon.

Lillian Goes

Lillian Goes

Oct 19, 2026

Lillian Cabral Goes passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, October 19th at St, Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Filento "Felix" Goes for 50 years and a devoted mother to her daughter, Kathleen Goes, In her 99 years of life Lillian witnessed the Great Depression, World War II (during which she worked at Camp Edwards...

Marie C. (Tisdelle) Tanguay

Marie C. (Tisdelle) Tanguay

Oct 16, 2026

Marie C. (Tisdelle) Tanguay, 72, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on October 16, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by her family. 

Born in Acushnet, she was the daughter of the late Joseph H. and Rachel (Masse) Tisdelle. She was a life-long resident of Acushnet and New Bedford.

Marie’s biggest love and greatest source of pride was...

Mary August-Freitas

Mary August-Freitas

Oct 13, 2026

Mary A. August-Freitas, age 72, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on October 13, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer with her beloved family by her side. She was the cherished wife of Gary J. Freitas.

Mary was born on September 15, 1954 in Acushnet, MA. She was wrapped in endless love by her husband, Gary; her daughter, Catie, and husband,...

Angel Enrique Figueroa

Angel Enrique Figueroa

Oct 13, 2026

Angel Enrique Figueroa, age 80, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on October 13, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Rose Marie Figueroa.

Born on August 23, 1946 in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico, Angel was the cherished son of the late Jose Elias Figueroa and Lydia Negron. One of his...

Edward F. Viveiros

Edward F. Viveiros

Oct 9, 2026

Edward F. Viveiros, age 90, of Fall River, MA passed away on October 9, 2026 at his home. He was born on November 6, 1935, in Somerville, MA and was the beloved son of the late Octavio and Thelma (Lima) Viveiros.

Edward had worked as a driver for American Auto Auction for many years. He was a United States Army Veteran...

Russell Scott Lucio

Russell Scott Lucio

Oct 3, 2026

Russell Scott Lucio, age 62, of New Bedford, MA passed away on October 3, 2026 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital after a long illness.

He was born on July 3, 1964 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford and resided in Dartmouth, MA before moving to Westport, MA. He was the beloved son of the late James Lucio and Jeannette (Racine)...

Wildon Stroud Bowers

Wildon Stroud Bowers

Sep 28, 2026

Wildon Stroud Bowers (also known as Bill), age 75, of New Bedford, MA passed away on September 28, 2026 at his home. He was predeceased by both his father Harold (Bill) Bowers and mother Juvellia (Judy) Bowers.

He is survived by his sister, Billie Karen (Bowers) Coyne, and he was also the loving uncle of Brian Coyne.

A lifelong of New Bedford, Bill...

Joseph A. Sylvia

Joseph A. Sylvia

Sep 27, 2026

Joseph A. Sylvia, age 83, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on September 27, 2026 at his home after a long illness. He was cared for by his niece Ann Landry. He was the cherished husband of the late Flora (Moniz) Sylvia.

Joseph was born on July 12, 1943, in New Bedford, MA and was the beloved son of the late Joseph...

Julieta (Tavares) Pereira

Julieta (Tavares) Pereira

Sep 17, 2026

Julieta (Tavares) Pereira, age 85, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on September 17, 2026 at Alden Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was the cherished wife of the late Hermano Pereira. Together they shared 58 years of marriage.

Julieta was born on March 23, 1941, in Agua de Pau, Sao Miguel, Azores and was the beloved...

Delia Osorio Quinones

Delia Osorio Quinones

Sep 11, 2026

Delia M. Osorio Quinones, age 68, of New Bedford, MA passed away on September 11, 2026 unexpectedly at her home. She was born on January 4, 1958, in Loiza, Puerto Rico and was the beloved daughter of the late Gabriel Osorio Reyes and Juana Quinones Matos.

Delia is survived by, Mirella Osorio Quinones,Rolando Osorio Quinones,Ilia Osorio Quinones and Ernestina Osorio Quinones.

Delia’s...

Ramon Rivera Silva

Ramon Rivera Silva

Sep 11, 2026

Ramon Rivera Silva, age 76, of New Bedford, MA passed away on September 11, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Ramon was born on September 25, 1949, in San Juan, Puerto Rico and was the cherished son of the late Juan Rivera and Virginia Silva. He had been the proprietor/owner of a coffeeshop for many years.

He is...

Donna Lee Souza

Donna Lee Souza

Sep 9, 2026

Donna Lee Souza, 77, passed away on September 9, 2026. She was born on March 2, 1949, in Hartford, Connecticut.

Donna spent her early years in Connecticut before moving to California and later making her way to Martha’s Vineyard with her children. She cherished her time on the Vineyard, especially the beaches, the natural beauty of the island, and the memories...

Joseph Botelho

Joseph Botelho

Sep 9, 2026

Joseph Correia Botelho, "Joe", was suddenly called home to "Eternal Life" on September 9, 2026. 

He will be remembered for his giving nature and the earnest desire to help others. This early ambition to serve led Joseph to join the Franciscan Friars where he continued learning and growing in-step with the values of St. Francis of Assisi.

Joe stayed with his Franciscan...

Jose M. Telheiro

Jose M. Telheiro

Sep 9, 2026

Jose M. Telheiro age 91, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Rosarinha (Caetano) Telheiro.

Jose was born on March 16, 1935, in Santa Cruz, Sao Miguel, Acores and was the cherished son of the late Herculano Moniz Telheiro and Rosarinha Moniz...

Russell A. Horsfall

Russell A. Horsfall

Sep 8, 2026

Russell A. Horsfall, age 83, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on September 8, 2026 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Constance L. (Cruz) Horsfall.

Russell was born on November 24, 1942, in New Bedford, MA and was the son of the late Everett J. Horsfall and Irene (Sylvia) Horsfall. He had been the original...

Kary Morillo

Kary Morillo

Sep 6, 2026

Kary Morillo, age 50, of New Bedford passed away on Sunday September 6, 2026 surrounded by her family at St. Luke’s Hospital.

Kary was a beautiful woman whose presence could light up any room. She was funny, full of energy, and had a charisma and vibe that were truly one of a kind. Her laughter was unforgettable, her personality was infectious,...

Lucia "Lucy" Ferreira

Lucia "Lucy" Ferreira

Sep 4, 2026

Lucia (Lucy) Ferreira, age 64, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly September 4th at St. Luke’s Hospital.

Born in St. Michael, Azores she was the beloved daughter of the late Jose Ferreira and Isabel (Costa) Ferreira and the lifelong partner of the late Thomas Berard. Lucia worked in the fishing industry all of her life while also being a full time...

Bernice (Gonsalves) Perry

Bernice (Gonsalves) Perry

Aug 31, 2026

Bernice (Gonsalves) Perry, age 85, passed away unexpectedly on August 31, 2026 at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late Ronald Perry.

Born on September 30, 1940, Bernice was the cherished daughter of the late Antone G. Gonsalves and Rose (Viera) Gonsalves. She had worked as a home health aide for many years.

She is survived by her children,...