Obituaries

Jul 27, 2024

New Bedford – Delfina Alice “Velinha” (Avila) Dias, age 98, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Sacred Heart Nursing Home with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Mario Dias and former beloved wife of the late Ildo Da Costa. 

Delfina was born in Horta, Faial, Azores and...

Jul 26, 2024

New Bedford, MA – John F. Santos, age 91, of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Beverly (Arruda) Santos, they would have celebrated 70 years of marriage in October. 

John was born in was born in Monsanto, Portugal to the late...

Jul 25, 2024

Framingham, Ma – Efren Gonzalez Pizarro, age 42, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Framingham Union Hospital.

He was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico to the late Pasquala Pizarro and Efrain Gonzalez.

Efren is survived by his children, Jaleishka Gonzalez, Jamileishka Baez, Jefran Gonzalez; his grandchild, Alaiyjah Marie Dudley and his siblings, Sandy Pizarr, José Pizarro and Carlos Alicia.

Efren's...

Jul 25, 2024

Ronald A. (Ronnie) Roderick, of Marion unexpectedly transitioned from us to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 25th at Rhode Island hospital. Born April 13, 1958, he was 66 years old. He was the son of the late Alfred and Priscilla (Santos) Roderick. 

Ronnie is survived by his children, Tanya Rose of Cape Coral, Florida, Ronald Roderick, Jr. of Woonsocket,...

Jul 15, 2024

New Bedford – Raymond L. Vieira, age 90, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital. 

Raymond was born in New Bedford, MA and was the son of the late Manuel C. Vieira and Ernestine (Jeronymo) Vieira. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War era....

Jul 14, 2024

New Bedford – Ilda Maria (Sousa) Botelho, age 82, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Jose David Botelho. 

Ilda was born in St. Michael, Azores and was the daughter of the late Manuel Sousa and Julia (Pacheco) Sousa. She...

Jul 14, 2024

New Bedford, MA – Joao Luis Moniz, of New Bedford, MA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Closing the circle of a life well-lived, he passed on his 75th birthday after a courageous battle with serious medical issues in recent years. 

Joao was born in Santa Cruz, Lagoa, Sao Miguel, Acores, Portugal. He was...

Jul 14, 2024

New Bedford, MA – Katherine (Andrade) Robillard, age 97, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond Robillard.

Katherine was born in Nantucket, MA and was the daughter of the late Joseph Bernard Andrade and Isabelle (Reis) Andrade. She...

Jul 12, 2024

New Bedford, MA – Maria C. (Tavares) Pacheco, age 92, of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Luis G. Pacheco.

Maria was born in Furnas, Sao Miguel, Azores and was the daughter of the late Jose Sousa...

Jul 12, 2024

New Bedford, MA – Miguel A. Serrano, age 68, of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024 at his home with his loving family by his side. 

Miguel, who was 1 of 11 children, was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico and was the son of Damaso Serrano and Edelmira Serrano Medina. He lived in New York and later moved...

Jul 5, 2024

New Bedford, MA – Denise (Callier) Ponte, age 59, of New Bedford, passed away Friday, July 5th, 2024 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford.

Dee was born in New Bedford and spent her life living in the city. She enjoyed beachside drives, especially at sunset, and spending time with her family, friends, and pets.

She is survived by her children, Jodie Lambeau,...

Jul 3, 2024

Jul 1, 2024

New Bedford, MA – Eugenio Cabral, age 53, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. 

Eugenio was born in New Bedford, MA and was the son of Lia (Pavao) Cabral and the late Renato Cabral. He had worked in the transport department for St. Luke’s Hospital.

He...

Jun 30, 2024

New Bedford, MA – Jose L. Pavao, age 74, of New Bedford, know to his many friends as J.P. passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Sharon Anne (Roy) Rivet.

Jose was born in St. Michael, Azores, Portugal and was the son of Alfonso...

Jun 27, 2024

Fall River, MA – Alice (Nunes) Candido, age 81, of New Bedford, MA passed away at Charlton Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side on Thursday, June 27, 2024. 

Alice was born in New Bedford, MA and was the beloved daughter of the late Seraphim Nunes and Alice (Grew) Nunes.

Survivors include 2 daughters, Marie Adams and her husband Larry...

Jun 25, 2024

Amesbury, MA – Ambrosio C. Amaral passed away peacefully on June 25, 2024 from a terminal illness.

Born on 6/1/1978 in New Bedford, MA, he was the son of Maria Fatima (Correia) Amaral and the late Ambrosio M. Amaral. He is predeceased by his father and his beloved dog, Skitz.

He is survived by his mother, Maria Fatima Amaral of New Bedford;...

Jun 22, 2024

Dartmouth – Jose "Joe" Oliveira, age 70, of Dartmouth, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Sharon A. (Simpkin) Oliveira, with whom he just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in May.

Joe was born in St. Michael, Azores, and was the son of the late Ernesto and Dolores Oliveira. He had been the...

Jun 14, 2024

New Bedford, MA – Maria A. (Maucabelo) Leroy, age 66, of New Bedford, MA passed away before her time from a few long-term conditions at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side on Friday, June 14, 2024. Although her passing has been devastating to her family, they know she is now at peace in a better place...

Jun 14, 2024

New Bedford – Annette Audrey Amaral Mullin, age 63, died peacefully at home surrounded by family after battling a long illness. Annette was the loving and devoted wife of William Walter Mullin and the daughter of Ernest Charles Amaral and Maria Odete (Soares) Amaral.

Annette was a lifelong resident of New Bedford and a graduate of Bristol Community College. She was...

Jun 12, 2024

New Bedford – Michelle Marie Medeiros, age 57, of New Bedford passed away on Wednesday June 12, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of James Bean.

 Michelle was born in Taunton, MA and was the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Medeiros. 

 Michelle is survived by her husband, James Bean; her children, James Bean, Dylan...