Obituaries

Jan 9, 2026

Jan 7, 2026

Alberto Duarte, age 77, of New Bedford, MA, passed away at home on January 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 3, 1948, in Sao Miguel, Azores, Alberto was the beloved son of the late Jordao and Carmelia (Torres) Duarte.

He is survived by his siblings, Victor Duarte and his wife Delfina of Dartmouth, Eduardo Duarte and his...

Jan 4, 2026

Gloria Maria (Rivera Guadalupe) Colon, age 84, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 12, 1941, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, Gloria was the cherished daughter of the late Concepcion Rivera and Eva (Guadalupe) Rivera. 

She dedicated a significant portion of her life to her career in the...

Jan 3, 2026

Manuel (Manny) Araujo, age 84, of Dartmouth, MA, passed away peacefully at home on January 3, 2026, after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Deolinda (Arruda) Araujo and the late Maria (Costa) Araujo.

Born on July 10, 1941, in Bretanha, Sao Miguel, Azores, Manuel was the beloved son of the late Joao and...

Jan 1, 2026

Isaac Tejeda Rosario, age 44, passed away in New York. Born on May 28, 1981, in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the Ramon Tejeda and Milagros Rosario.

Visitation services will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Perry Funeral Home, located at 111 Dartmouth Street, New Bedford, MA, from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 A.M. with a service at...

Dec 31, 2025

Dec 30, 2025

Antonio Humberto Aguiar Pacheco, age 76, of Dartmouth, MA, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the cherished husband of Maria F. (Pimentel) Pacheco.

Born on January 28, 1949, Antonio was a beloved son of the late Jose Luis Pacheco and Maria F. (Aguiar) Pacheco. Antonio is survived...

Dec 30, 2025

“ Just remember in the winter

Far beneath the bitter snow

Lies the seed that with the sun’s love

In the spring becomes the rose”

Elaine Rose (Beauparland) Lima, age 90, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the Royal of Fairhaven Nursing Home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the cherished wife of Manuel F....

Dec 26, 2025

Wesley A. Barao, age 77, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth, where he had resided after suffering a debilitating stroke in 2014.

Born on December 18, 1948, he was the only son of the late Frank Barao and Marie (Medeiros) Barao. His early years prepared him well for a life dedicated...

Dec 23, 2025

Debra Costa, age 68, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, surrounded by the love of her family. She is now reunited with her beloved life companion, James Lammers, with whom she shared many years of love, partnership, and devotion.

Born on May 21, 1957, Debra was the beloved...

Dec 22, 2025

Fernando M. Peixoto, age 65, of Dartmouth, MA passed away peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the cherished husband of Fatima Peixoto,with whom he shared an extraordinary love and a deeply cherished life together for 41 beautiful years.

Born on September 14, 1960, Fernando was the beloved son of...

Dec 21, 2025

Ilidio M. Pacheco, age 88, of Acushnet, MA, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. He was a cherished husband to Fatima (daSilva) Pacheco of Acushnet, with whom he shared a deep and abiding love.

Born on September 10, 1937, Ilidio was the beloved son of the late Elmina (Lopes) and...

Dec 20, 2025

Paul E. Richard, age 75, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Hathaway Manor, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved husband of Helen (Furtado) Richard.

Born on July 26, 1950, Paul was the cherished son of the late Ernest Richard and Doris (Clermont) Richard. He was a lifelong resident of New...

Dec 19, 2025

Celia (Mendonca) Andrews, age 89, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was the cherished wife of the late William Andrews.

Born on August 2, 1936, Celia was the beloved daughter of the late Frank Mendonca and Mary (Ferreira) Mendonca. She had worked...

Dec 18, 2025

Louise M. Kubel

January 14, 1924 - December 18, 2025 Melbourne, FL

Louise (Magellan) Kubel, 101, formerly of New Bedford and Lakeville, MA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at her home in Melbourne, FL, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Stanley Kubel for 75 years.

Born in New Bedford on January...

Dec 18, 2025

Antonio C. Pereira, age 92, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved husband of Idalina M. (Silva) Pereira.

Born on September 20, 1933, Antonio was the beloved son of the late Jose Da Silva Pereira and Aurea Soares Carvalho. Throughout his life,...

Dec 14, 2025

Julieta Rego, age 82, of New Bedford, MA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Horacio Rego, with whom she shared many happy years.

Born on July 8, 1943, Julieta was the cherished daughter of the late...

Dec 13, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Joyce (Santos) Medeiros, 80, announces the passing of their mom on Saturday, December 13, 2025 after a period of declining health at Care One at New Bedford. She was the widow of William Paul Medeiros and the daughter of the late Virginio and Claudina Santos.

Joyce was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...

Dec 12, 2025

Herbert Lima, 99, of New Bedford, MA, died unexpectedly on Friday, December 12, 2025. Herbert was the loving and devoted husband of the late Clara P. (Cabral) Lima and the son of the late Antonio de Medeiros Lima and Mary Soares (Oliveira) Lima.

Born in New Bedford, MA, Herbert relocated to São Miguel, Azores, with his parents as a young toddler....

Dec 11, 2025

Yelitza (Fernandez) Rodriguez, age 52, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Boston Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Yelitza was a cherished wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, and sister.

Born on June 27, 1973, in Coamo, Puerto Rico, she was the beloved daughter of Santiago Fernandez and Vidalia Lopez. Yelitza dedicated her life to being...