Madeleine Langlois
Jul 11, 2015
New Bedford – Madeleine (Choquette) Langlois, age 60 of East Freetown, passed away on Saturday July 11, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Richard “Tiger” Langlois and the daughter of the late Ann Marie (LeClair) and Leo Choquette. Maggie was a loving, caring, generous person. She touched the hearts...
Richard Phillip Pedra
Jul 10, 2015
Punta Gorda, Florida – Richard Phillip Pedra, age 48 of Punta Gorda Florida, formerly of New Bedford, passed away on Friday July 10, 2015. Mr. Pedra was born in Lisbon, Portugal and moved to the United States at the age of 18 months. He proudly served our country in the United States Navy, followed by a lifetime career as...
Carlos M. Eugenio, Sr.
Jul 8, 2015
Dartmouth – Carlos M. Eugenio, Sr., age 78, passed away on Wednesday July 8, 2015 at his home with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Noelia (Silva) Eugenio and the son of the late Maria Angelina (Avila) and Manuel Eugenio Da Rosa. Born in Faial, Azores, Mr. Eugenio, Sr. came to this country in...
Miguel Angel Tirado, Jr.
Jul 5, 2015
New Bedford – Miguel Angel Tirado, Jr., age 32 of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly, on Sunday July 5, 2015 at his home. He was the son of Miguel Angel Tirado, Sr. and the late Liduvina Rodriguez. Mr. Tirado, Jr. was born in the Bronx, NY, lived most of his life in this area and worked for Colonial Air...
Attorney Cynthia Conward
Jul 3, 2015
New Bedford – Attorney Cynthia Conward, age 64 of Dartmouth, passed away on Friday July 3, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of Walter Conward and the daughter of the late Mary (Delgardo) and Benjamin Oliver. Mrs. Conward was a graduate of Apponequet Regional High School, SMU, Assumption College and New England Law School. She...
Richard John Teixeira
Jul 2, 2015
New Bedford – Richard John Teixeira, age 34, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday July 2, 2015 at home. Mr. Texeira was a lifelong resident of New Bedford. He was the son of Donna Lee (Correia) and Bruce Teixeira. Richard was a cook who worked at several local restaurants in the area. He is survived by one son Dennis Racine...
Raymond Figueiredo
Jul 2, 2015
Dartmouth – Raymond Figueiredo, age 89, passed away on Thursday July 2, 2015 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. Mr. Figueiredo was a lifelong resident of New Bedford his parents were Alexander and Mary Travers Figueiredo. He is survived by his cousins: Mary Costa and Tilly Moniz also predeceased by his sister, Florence Figueiredo. As a young man he worked...
Edwina C. Rodrigues
Jun 29, 2015
Dartmouth – Edwina C. Rodrigues, age 98 of Dartmouth, passed away on Monday June 29, at home. She was the widow of Jose P. Rodrigues and the daughter of the late Marianna (Carlos) and Anthony Piva. Her family includes her Children, Manuel P. Rodrigues and his wife Gloria Ann, and Cindy Sylvia and her husband Kenneth, her grandchildren: Scott...
Mary Jane Niles
Jun 29, 2015
Wareham – Mary Jane Niles, age 53, passed away after a battle with a long ilness Monday June 29, 2015 at Forestview Nursing Home. Mary Jane was a lifelong resident of New Bedford. She was the daughter of Madeline R. (Oliveira) and George Grant. In accordance with her wishes Mary Jane was cremated. A memorial service with her ashes...
Anataria C. Pereira
Jun 28, 2015
New Bedford – Anataria C. Pereira, age 85 of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday June 28, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the widow of Jose V. Pereira and the daughter of the late Louisa (Pestana) and Jose Farpalha. Born in Santa Maria, Azores, Mrs. Pereira moved to this country in 1975 and devoted her life to...
Phyllis Geloran
Jun 27, 2015
New Bedford – Phyllis Geloran, 52 of New Bedford formerly of Plymouth passed away peacefully at the Royal Tabor Nursing Home on Saturday June 27, 2015 after battling a long illness. Phyllis is survived by her 3 children Steven of Quincy, David of Kingston, and Dawn of New Bedford along with several grandchildren. A service for Phyllis will be...
James Murphy, Sr.
Jun 26, 2015
New Bedford – James Murphy, Sr., age 68 of New Bedford, died on Friday June 26, 2015 at his residence. He was the loving husband of 45 years to Debra (Costa) Murphy and the son of the late Ellen (Rosebottom) and David Murphy. James was a lifelong resident of this area and worked as a security guard. His family...
Jane Santos
Jun 26, 2015
New Bedford – Jane Santos, age 70 of New Bedford, passed away on Friday June 26, 2015 at her home. She was the loving wife of Robert H. Santos and the daughter of the late Emily (Russell) and James Franklin. Jane was born in Wareham, lived most of her life in this area and worked in health care services...
Frances Costa
Jun 25, 2015
New Bedford – Frances Costa, age 85 of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday June 25, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Manuel Costa and the daughter of the late Louise (Francis) and Leandro Sylvia. Born in New Bedford, Mrs. Costa was a lifelong resident of this area and worked in the...
Mary Paiva
Jun 20, 2015
New Bedford – Mary (Couto) Paiva, age 99, passed away on Saturday June 20, 2015 at St. Lukes Hospital. She was the widow of Joseph A. Paiva and the daughter of the late Manuel and Rosa (Cambra) Couto. Born in Fall River, Mrs. Paiva lived in this area most of her life. She was employed as a Certified Nursing...
Jose Luis "Little Joe" "Machado" Peixoto
Jun 19, 2015
New Bedford – Jose Luis Peixoto “Little Joe" "Machado”, age 52 of New Bedford, passed away, unexpectedly, on Friday June 19, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in Ribeira Quente, Azores, Mr. Peixoto moved to this country in 1982, was the son of the late Conceicao (Couto) and Joao Melo Peixoto and worked as a fish cutter for many...
Donald J Barboza, Sr
Jun 11, 2015
Donald J Barboza Sr, age 86, passed away on June 11, 2015. Born in New Bedford, Donald was the son of the late Joseph and Palmeda Barboza. He was the brother of Anne Houghton of New Bedford and Anthony Barboza of Plymouth and brother of the late Joe Barboza. His work began as a Fish Lumper prior to becoming...
Carlos G. Costa
Jun 9, 2015
Carlos G Costa, age 66 of Fairhaven, MA passed away on Tuesday, June 9, at home surrounded by his family. Carlos was born in Portugal, and he and his wife Nancy Ann were married for 26 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend. Mr. Costa was an employee of Design Mark, Inc. for over...
Carolina A. Sylvia
Jun 9, 2015
New Bedford–Carolina A. Sylvia, age 94, passed away on Tuesday June 9, 2015 at New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home. She was the widow of Albert E. Sylvia and the daughter of the late Gertrude (Anjos) and John J. Serra. Born in New Bedford, Mrs. Sylvia was employed as a Bookkeeper for Amalgamated Clothing Worker’s Union for many years until...
Jenaro Saldana, Sr.
Jun 7, 2015
New Bedford – Jenaro Saldana, Sr., age 81 of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday June 7, 2015 at his home in New Bedford. He was the loving husband of Rosa (Arguinzoni) Saldana and the son of the late Mercedes (Saldana) and Domingo Santiago. Born in Cayey, Puerto Rico, Mr. Saldana worked as a Chef for the Holiday Inn...