Muriel A. Taylor
Jan 8, 2015
New Bedford – Muriel A. Taylor, age 74 of New Bedford, passed away, unexpectedly, on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at her home. Born in Acushnet, she was the daughter of Ann (Bock) and Irwin Franklin Taylor and worked as the Licensed Practical Nurse at St. Lukes Hospital for many years until her retirement. Muriel was a gifted singer, doing...
Elsie Desmarais
Jan 8, 2015
Providence, RI – Elsie Desmarais, age 80 of Cranston, RI, formerly of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at The Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of Maria (Cordeiro) and Joseph Correiro and worked as the Office Manager at The Kennedy Donovan Center. Her family includes her 3 children: Melanie...
Zelia Maria Rodrigues
Jan 5, 2015
New Bedford – Zelia Maria Rodrigues, age 73 of New Bedford, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the widow of Jose Rodrigues and the daughter of Carlota (Martins) and Antonio Theodoro. Mrs. Rodrigues was born in St. Michael, Azores and, after coming to this country, worked as a seamtress in the local...
Gloriana Rego
Jan 4, 2015
New Bedford – Gloriana Rego, age 84 of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of 60 years to Jacintho Rego and the daughter of the late Maria (Oliveira) and Antonio Vieira DeMelo. Mrs. Rego was born in Ribiera Grande, St. Michael, Azores. She moved to this country...
Juan Garcia Gonzalez
Jan 4, 2015
New Bedford – Juan Garcia Gonzalez, age 72, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at his home of New Bedford. He was the husband of Edith Santiago and the son Margarita and Tomas Gonzalez. Mr. Gonzalez was born in Puerto Rico and, after moving to this area, worked as a Fisherman. He is survived by his children: Tomas...
Lucy M. Rapoza
Jan 3, 2015
Fairhaven –Our Beloved Mother, Lucy M. Rapoza (Sarmento-Perry, Baptiste) age 91, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Our Lady’s Haven. She was the widow of Manuel V. Baptiste and the daughter of Mary Francis and Frank Sarmento. Born in Fairhaven, she was a 1940 graduate of Fairhaven High School and worked as a cashier at Fernandes Supermarket until...
Antone L. Oliveira
Jan 3, 2015
New Bedford – Antone L. Oliveira, age 92 of Dartmouth, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at The Oaks. He was the longtime companion of Joan H. Rebello and the son of Beatriz (Cabral) and Abel Oliveira. Mr. Oliveira was a lifelong resident of this area and worked as an Engineer at Cornell Dubilier until his retirement. Tec...
Gloria O. Souza
Jan 2, 2015
New Bedford – Gloria O. Souza, age 76 of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2015 at her home. She was the widow of Joseph Souza and the daughter of Elvina (Larveraira) and Anthony Caron. Mrs. Souza was born in New Bedford, was a lifelong resident of this area and worked as a Caterer at Charlie’s Catering....
Dina Medeiros
Jan 1, 2015
New Bedford – Dina Medeiros, age 85 of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the widow of John L. Medeiros and the daughter of Maria (Trindade) and Joao Furtado Tiburcio. She was born in Ribeira Quente, St. Michael, Azores, moved to this country in 1961 and worked as a Laundry...
Gerald Ambrose
Dec 30, 2014
New Bedford – Gerald Ambrose II, age 46, died, unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 30, 2014. He was the son of the late Sandra (Perry) Ambrose-Isabelle and the late Gerald Ambrose. He was born in New Bedford and was a lifelong resident of this area. Gerald was a Commercial Fisherman for 23 years currently aboard the Vila Nova DeCorvo I....
John F. Jesse
Dec 30, 2014
Wareham – John F. Jesse, age 88 of Wareham, formerly of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at The Tremont Rehabilitation + Skilled Care Center. He was the loving husband of Mary (Santos) Jesse and the son of Mary (Cabral) and John F. Jesus. Excluding his time in the military, Mr. Jesse was a lifelong resident...
Gabriel V. Cordeiro
Dec 28, 2014
New Bedford – Gabriel V. Cordeiro, age 88 of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Adelina (Pacheco) Cordeiro and the son of the late Antonia (deViveiros) and Herculano Vieira Cordeiro. Mr. Cordeiro was born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, came to this country...
Jose M. Costa
Dec 28, 2014
Boston – Jose M. Costa, age 66 of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Tufts Medical Center after a courageous battle with a very long illness surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Maria (Da Luz) Costa and the son of the Sara (Medeiros) and the late Jose D. Costa. Mr....
Benny Rowley
Dec 28, 2014
Providence – Benny R. Rowley, age 81 of Dartmouth, passed away on Sunday December 28, 2014 at the Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island. He was the widower of Mary S. (De Eppolito) Rowley and the son of Bertha (Hill) and Albert Rowley. Benny was born in Topeka, Kansas and, after moving to this area, worked as a...
Basilio C. Melo
Dec 26, 2014
Dartmouth – Basilio C. Melo, age 81 of Dartmouth, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Dilia (Almeida) Melo and the son of Izaura (Cabral) and Jose de Melo Afonso. Mr. Melo was born in Salga, St. Michael, Azores, came to this country in 1961...
Helen Banks
Dec 25, 2014
Helen (Cabeca) Banks, age 78, died in her home December 25, 2014, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on March 30, 1936 and was a lifelong resident of New Bedford. She worked as a switchboard operator at St. Luke’s Hospital for over 50 years. Helen was all about family and was devoted to her children. She...
Evelyn J. Rapoza
Dec 20, 2014
Dartmouth – Evelyn, age 64 of New Bedford, passed away on, December 20, 2014 at home with her family at her side. She was the beloved wife of Paul R. Rapoza and the daughter of Miriam Lenoci (Norcross) and the late Everett C. Heath. Mrs. Rapoza was born in Brockton and worked as a letter carrier for the U.S....
Manuel Rodrigues
Dec 17, 2014
New Bedford – Manuel Rodrigues, age 73 of New Bedford, died, unexpectedly, on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of Fernanda Rodrigues and the son of Idalina (Oliveira) and Julio Rodrigues. Mr. Rodrigues worked as a Commercial Fishermen. His family includes his wife, Fernanda, of New Bedford; 2 children: Michelle Rodrigues of...
Julieta Amaral
Dec 16, 2014
New Bedford – Julieta Amaral, age 81 of New Bedford, passed away on , December 16, 2014 at home with her family at her side. She was the loved wife of 61 years to the late Jose X. Amaral who passed away earlier this year and the daughter of Maria daConceicao (Albino) and Jose Amaral. Mrs. Amaral was born...
Deolinda Ferro
Dec 14, 2014
New Bedford – Deolinda Ferro, age 93 of New Bedford, passed away, on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at St. Lukes Hospital. She was the widow of Manuel Ferro and the daughter of the late Maria A. (Cucina) and Manuel Correia she was born in Feteira de Nordeste, St Michael, Azores She is survived by 7 children:Maria Emilia Ferro, Maria...
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