Antonio A. Vieira
Oct 30, 2014
Antonio A. Vieira, 65, of Acton, ME passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2014 in Lebanon, ME. Born in Murtosa, Portugal he lived most of his life in New Bedford, MA and most recently in Acton, ME. Antonio was in love with the ocean as he has spent most of the past 30 years out at sea. He had...
Antonio P. Torres
Oct 29, 2014
New Bedford – Antonio P. Torres, age 61 of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Jose DaSilva Torres and Maria Delores (Perreira) and was the husband of Maria Delores Torres. Born in Ribeira Grande, St. Michael, Azores he moved to this country...
Maria Natalia Dias
Oct 27, 2014
Maria Natalia Dias, age 90 of New Bedford, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014 at Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Care Center in Fall River. She was the loving wife of the late Manuel Dias and the daughter of the late Ermelinda (Gomes) and Jose daCosta. She was born in Sao Miguel, Açores, and moved to this country in...
Carlos Tavares Daveiga
Oct 27, 2014
Boston – Carlos Tavares DaVeiga, age 52 of New Bedford, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014 at Brigham and Woman’s Hospital. He was the longtime companion of Stacey Silva and the son of Damasia Mendes (Tavares) and Nolazo DaVeiga. He was born in Praia, Cape Verde and after moving to this country worked as processor in a Fish...
Mary D. Correira
Oct 26, 2014
North Carolina – Mary D. Correira, age 102 of North Carolina, formerly of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at her son’s home in North Carolina. She was the loving wife of the late John C. Correira and the daughter of Augusta (Soares) and John B. Nobre. Mrs. Correira was born in New Bedford, lived most...
Arthur J. Caetano
Oct 23, 2014
Dartmouth –Arthur J. Caetano, age 86, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at his home in Dartmouth. He was the widower of Irene (Simmons) Caetano and the son of Mary P. (Ponte) and Joseph Caetano. He was born in New Bedford and, excluding his time in the military, lived all of his life in this area. Mr. Caetano...
Jose R. De Oliveira
Oct 21, 2014
New Bedford – Jose R. de Oliveira, age 89 of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday October 21, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the husband of the late Mary Rego de Oliveira and the son of Julia (Simoes) and Andre de Oliveira. Born in Braga, Portugal, he immigrated to this country in 1960 and worked many years...
Arnaldo Raulino
Oct 13, 2014
Dartmouth – Arnaldo Raulino, age 79 of New Bedford, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2014 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. He was the former husband of the late Leonora Gonsalves. Born in St. Michael, Azores he moved to this country and has been here since 1958. Arnaldo worked as a landscaper for many years prior to his retirement....
Frank "Buddy" Viera, Jr.
Oct 12, 2014
New Bedford – Frank "Buddy" Viera, Jr., age 88 of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2014 at Sacred Heart Home. He was the widower of Mary (Almada) Viera and the former husband of Irene Morock. Excluding his time in the military, he was a lifelong resident of this area and the son of Blanche M. (Bennett)...
Manuel Rodrigues Alberto
Oct 7, 2014
New Bedford – Manuel R. Alberto, age 88 of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of 66 years to Auzenda (Sousa) Alberto and the son of Maria da Gloria (Pinheiro) and Guilherme Rodrigues Alberto. Manuel was born in Santa Luzia, Pico, Açores but...
Jacob M. Melo
Oct 6, 2014
Jacob M. Melo, age 26 of Acushnet, died, unexpectedly, at his home on Monday, October 6, 2014. He was the loving son of the late Jacqueline H. (Dillie) and Michael A. Melo. A lifelong resident of this area, Jacob was employed in the sales department at New England Lift Trucks. He also helped out at the family restaurant, M&C...
Donatila M. Benevides
Oct 6, 2014
New Bedford – Donatila M. Benevides, age 78, passed away, peacefully, on Monday, October 6, 2014 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. She was the loving wife of Manuel Mota Benevides and the daughter of Maria Pacheco (Tavares) and Tito Moniz De Melo. Mrs. Benevides was born in Salga, Azores, moved to this country in 1980 and worked as a...
Caroline Almeida
Oct 5, 2014
New Bedford – Caroline Almeida, age 84 of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the widow of Leonard Almeida and the daughter of Maria (Tavares) and Michael A. Poirier. A lifelong resident of this area, Mrs. Almeida was a dedicated mother to her family. Her family includes her 5 children:...
Maria A. Costa
Oct 5, 2014
New Bedford – Maria A. Costa, age 71 of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at her home in New Bedford. She was the loving wife of 48 years to Henrique A. Costa and the daughter of Amelia and Silvino Guedes. Mrs. Costa was born in Chaves, Portugal, moved to Angola in 1966 where she worked...
Frances Sylvia
Oct 4, 2014
New Bedford -New Bedford – Frances Sylvia, age 83 of New Bedford, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the wife of the late Wendall Robert Sylvia. Frances was born in Acushnet, Ma, daughter of the late Manuel Costa . She was formerly employed as a Nurse’s Aide Her surviving family includes her son;...
William Sanchez Colon
Oct 4, 2014
New Bedford – William Sanchez Colon, age 66 of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of Herminia Colon and Alfonso Sanchez. After moving to this country, William worked as an Insurance Salesman until his retirement. Mr. Sanchez Colon was well liked by everyone and...
Faith A. Brizida
Sep 30, 2014
New Bedford – Faith A. Brizida, age 70 of Dartmouth, passed away, peacefully, on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of Raymond P. Brizida, Sr. and the daughter of Agnes (Teves) and Joseph Bernard. Faith was a lifelong resident of this area and worked as a Prep Cook at The Olive Garden...
Joaquina Santos
Sep 30, 2014
New Bedford – Joaquina Santos, age 91 of New Bedford, passed away, peacefully, on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at The Oaks. She was the widow of Louis Santos and the daughter of Mary (Oliveira) and John G. Andrade. Mrs. Santos was a lifelong resident of this area and worked as an Assistant Dietician until her retirement. She then worked...
Zuleyka Rivas
Sep 27, 2014
New Bedford – Zuleyka Rivas, age 26, of New Bedford, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was born in Puerto Rico, daughter of Vivian Santiago of New Bedford and lived in this area since 2004. Her surviving family includes her mother, two brothers: Mario Rivas and Joseph Oquendo both of New Bedford; her grandmother,...
Joao Dacunha
Sep 19, 2014
New Bedford - Joao Catao da Cunha, age 88 of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2014, at the New Bedford Health Care Center after a long period of illness. He was the loving husband of Maria F. (Pereira) Cunha and the son of Maria de Jesus Catoa and Manuel Tome da Cunha. He was born in...