Obituaries

Eduardo Isidorio

Eduardo Isidorio

Feb 17, 2015

New Bedford – Eduardo Isidorio, age 81, passed away on February 17, 2015 at home with his family at his side. He was the loving husband of Maria F. (Paiva) Isidorio and the son of the late Maria Isabel and Manuel Isidorio. Born in St Michael, Azores, he came to this country March 1, 1980 and worked as a...

Lydia  Oliveira

Lydia Oliveira

Feb 16, 2015

Fairhaven – Lydia (Dias) Oliveira, age 93, passed away on February 16, 2015 at Hathaway Manor Nursing Home. She was the widow of Henry William Oliveira and the daughter of the late Maria C. (Fraga) and Antonio S. Dias. Born in New bedford, Ma, She worked in Shipping and receiving at Madewell Manufacturing for many years until her retirement....

Lidwina  Sousa

Lidwina Sousa

Feb 15, 2015

New Bedford – Lidwina Sousa, age 85, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at New Bedford Health Care Center. She was the widow of Arthur N. Sousa and the daughter of Maria de Estrella (Silva) and Francisco M. De Frias. She was born in St, Michael, Azores and, after moving to this country, worked in Housekeeping at Friends...

Stella  Conceicao

Stella Conceicao

Feb 13, 2015

New Bedford – Stella Conceicao, age 94 of Dartmouth, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2015 at Royal Taber Nursing and Rehab Center. She was the widow of Candido J. Conceicao and the daughter of Maria (Pedro) and Manuel J. Andrade. Stella was a lifelong resident of this area and worked as a Inspector at Berkshire Hathaway and a...

Edward R. "Ted" Karl

Edward R. "Ted" Karl

Feb 12, 2015

Rhode Island – Edward R. "Ted" Karl, age 71 of Dartmouth, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Rhode Island Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of 48 years to Cynthia (Rapoza) Karl. Born in Framingham, MA, he was the son of the late Grace (Gelder) and the late Edward R....

Armando F. Martins

Armando F. Martins

Feb 11, 2015

Fairhaven – Armando F. Martins, age 87, passed away on February 11, 2015 at Royal Nursing Home of Fairhaven. He was the loving Husband of Maria C. (Varao) Martins and the son of the late Rosa F. (DeMello) and Francisco Martins. Born in Dartmouth, he lived in this area most of his life and worked as a Mechanic at...

Maria J. Lemos

Maria J. Lemos

Feb 11, 2015

Maria J. Lemos, age 66, longtime resident of New Bedford born in São Miguel, Azores passed away at home on Wednesday February 11th. She was the wife of Manuel J. Lemos and the mother of 3 daughters: Maria Le Croy, Nellie Maciel and Theresa Costa; 3 sons: Rui Lemos, Telmo Lemos, and Eddie Jose Lemos. She is also the...

Manuel T. Mendes

Manuel T. Mendes

Feb 10, 2015

New Bedford – Manuel T. Mendes., age 80, passed away on February 10, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was the husband of Dolores (Cabral) Mendes and the son of Maria (Torres) and Manuel C. Mendes. He moved to this country in 1952 and has lived in this area ever since. Manuel was the...

Nestor Nicolas Gonzalez

Nestor Nicolas Gonzalez

Feb 7, 2015

Rhode Island – Nestor Nicolas Gonzalez, age 68 of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Bartola (Maldanado) and the late Nicolas Gonzalez. Mr. Gonzalez worked several jobs and was known by many as a handyman. His family includes his children:...

Alice Costa

Alice Costa

Feb 5, 2015

Dartmouth – Alice Costa, age 91 of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. She was the widow of Manuel Costa and the daughter of Virginia (Linhares) and Francisco Oliveira Sylvia. Alice was a lifelong resident of this area and worked as a machine operator at Cornell Dubilier until her retirement. Her...

Maria Luisa Chipelo

Maria Luisa Chipelo

Feb 5, 2015

Fairhaven – Maria Luisa Chipelo, age 84, passed away on February 5, 2015 at Our Lady’s Haven in Fairhaven. She was the loving wife of Manuel A. Chipelo and the daughter of the late Rosa (de SA) and Antonio Chipelo. Born in Murtosa, Portugal, Mrs. Chipelo moved to this country in 1974 and worked as a Stitcher for many...

Etelvina Viveiros

Etelvina Viveiros

Feb 4, 2015

New Bedford – Etelvina Viveiros, age 94, passed away on February 4, 2015 at her home in New Bedford. She was the widow of Louis Viveiros and the daughter of Apolina (Silva) and Luis Nunes Morgardo. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, Mrs. Viveiros moved to this country 68 years ago and worked as a Stitcher for many years until her...

Manuel Morris, Jr.

Manuel Morris, Jr.

Feb 3, 2015

New Bedford – Manuel Morris, Jr., age 76, passed away on February 3, 2015 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of M.C. Antoinette (Marcotte) and Manuel Morris, Sr. Manuel worked in production at John I. Paulding for many years until his retirement. His family includes his 3 children: Suzanne Fernandes of...

Maria Izaura Pacheco

Maria Izaura Pacheco

Feb 3, 2015

Maria Izaura Pacheco, aged 85, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 3rd, 2015 at the Royal Taber Nursing Facility. She was the beloved wife of the late Jose Pacheco. Maria was born in Saint Miguel, Azores. Maria was the daughter of the late Maria Do Christo and Manuel Cunha. Maria lived in New Bedford...

Gertrude E. Leboeuf

Gertrude E. Leboeuf

Feb 2, 2015

New Bedford - Gertrude E. LeBoeuf, 93, of New Bedford, MA entered into eternal rest on February 2, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Gertrude was the wife of the late Francis E. LeBoeuf and daughter of the late Arthur and Lucy (McDermott) Cormier. Born in New Bedford, she graduated from Holy Family High School and Kinyon Campbell Business School....

Robert P. Aguiar

Robert P. Aguiar

Jan 30, 2015

Robert P. Aguiar, age 74, of Fairhaven, MA, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2015 after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Frank and Mary Aguiar of New Bedford, MA. A lifelong resident of the area, Bob served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam era and was a New Bedford police officer until his...

Andrew G. Brown

Andrew G. Brown

Jan 28, 2015

Dartmouth – Andrew G. Brown, age 94 of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday January 28, 2015 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. He was the widower of Mary (Cidade) Brown and the son of Eva (Perry) and Andrew G. Brown. Mr. Brown was a lifelong resident of this area and worked as a Laborer at Atlas Tack until his...

Artur F. Dobem

Artur F. Dobem

Jan 27, 2015

New Bedford – Artur F. DoBem, age 80 of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of 41 years to Deolinda (Da Costa) DoBem and the son of Francisca (Silveira) and Jaime F. DoBem. Mr. DoBem was born in St. George, Azores, moved to this country in 1968...

Maria A. Silva

Maria A. Silva

Jan 26, 2015

Providence, RI – Maria A. Silva, age 82 of New Bedford, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2015 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Francisco Silva and the daughter of the late Conceicao J. (Pereira) and Antonio P. Goncalves. Mrs. Silva was born in Terceira, Azores and moved to this country 36 years...

Priscilla Elaine  Viveiros

Priscilla Elaine Viveiros

Jan 24, 2015

New Bedford – Priscilla Elaine Viveiros, age 83 of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at New Bedford Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late John viveiros and the daughter of the late Agnes (Cardoza) and Joseph Soares. A lifelong resident of this area, Mrs. Viveiros worked as a packer for Universal Hats...