Obituaries

Miquelina Pereira

Miquelina Pereira

May 10, 2014

Miquelina Pereira, 88, widow of Luiz Pereira, passed away, on May 10, 2014 after a brief illness. She's survived by her son Luis Pereira and his wife, Maria C. Pereira and, also, by her son Rui Pereira and her granddaughter, Heidi Pereira. She is also survived by a brother, Antonio Pereira, who resides in Portugal, several nephews and nieces,...

Eunice A. Demilio

Eunice A. Demilio

May 10, 2014

New Bedford – Eunice A. DeMilio, age 82, died on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Royal Taber Nursing Center. She was the loving daughter of the late Leonard Cowen and Hazel (Reed) Bonneau. She was born in Dartmouth and lived in this area all of her life. She worked as a C.N.A. for both Hallmark and Kristen Beth Nursing...

Jose M. Pinheiro

Jose M. Pinheiro

May 7, 2014

New Bedford – Jose M. Pinheiro, of New Bedford, died on Wednesday May 7, 2014 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. He was the loving husband of Maria D. (Medeiros) Pinheiro and the son of the late Maria Madalena (Dutra) and the late Manuel Martins Pinheiro. He was born in Fayal, Azores. Jose moved to this country in 1969...

Rosa A. Costa

Rosa A. Costa

May 7, 2014

Fairhaven – Rosa A. Costa, age 98 of Fairhaven, died on May 7, 2014 at Alden Court Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center. She was the loving wife of the late Iduino Costa and the daughter of the late Maria and Horacio Sabino. She was born in Salga, St. Michael, Azores, after moving to this country she worked as a...

Jose D. Pimentel

Jose D. Pimentel

May 5, 2014

New Bedford – Jose D. Pimentel, age 72 of New Bedford, died on May 5, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a long illness. He was the loving husband of Zelia (Paiva) Pimentel and the son of Etelevina (Barbosa) and Domingos daCosta Pimentel. He was born in Rabo De Piexe, St. Michael, Azores, immigrated to Canada in 1972 before...

Lucien J. Blaise

Lucien J. Blaise

Apr 30, 2014

Lucien J. Blaise, age 77 of New Bedford, died, peacefully, on April 30, 2014 at Sippican Healthcare. He was the loving husband of Dolores (Ayres) Blaise and the son of Celina Marie (Moraux) and George J. Blaise. Lucien was born in Long Beach, Ca and, after his time in the military, moved to this area and was employed as...

Noemis Martinez

Noemis Martinez

Apr 29, 2014

Boston – Noemis Martinez, 54 of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She was the loving daughter of Milton Henriquez and Leonora Maysoynet. She was born in the Bronx, NY and moved to this area in 1974 where she resided the rest of her life. Survivors include her parents, Leonora...

Leonor Velasquez

Leonor Velasquez

Apr 29, 2014

New Bedford – Leonor Velasquez, age 74 of New Bedford, passed away, peacefully, on April 29, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital following a brief illness. She was the daughter of Ceveriana (Roman) and Juanito Velasquez. Leonor was born in Puerto Rico, came to this country in 1982 and was a dedicated mother to her 6 children. Her family includes...

Normando L. Amaral

Normando L. Amaral

Apr 27, 2014

New Bedford – Normando L. Amaral, age 45 of East Freetown, passed away, unexpectedly, on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of Cristina I. Amaral and the son of Lina R. (Luis) and Jose R. Amaral. He was born in New Bedford, spent all of his life here and was employed as...

Maria T. Pereira

Maria T. Pereira

Apr 25, 2014

New Bedford – Maria T. Pereira, 96 of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2014 at Royal Tabor Nursing Home. She was the loving wife of the late Joao L. Pereira and the daughter of the late Maria Guilhermina (Mota) and Joao Julio Souza. She was born in Cabouco, St. Michael, Azores, moved to this country in...

Robert K. Vieira

Robert K. Vieira

Apr 25, 2014

New Bedford – Robert K. Vieira, age 68 of New Bedford, died on April 25, 2014 at New Bedford Rehabilitation Hospital after a long illness. He was the loving husband of Sandra (Whitener) Vieira and the son of the late Irene (Costa) and the late Manuel Vieira. He was born in Acushnet and, excluding his time in the military,...

Hilda Azeredo

Hilda Azeredo

Apr 23, 2014

New Bedford – Hilda Azeredo, 90 of North Dartmouth, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Royal Tabor Nursing Home. She was the loving wife of the late Humberto Azeredo and the daughter of the late Maria Jose and August Pimental. She was born in St. Michael, Azores, moved to this country in 1958 where she resided the...

Thelma P. Carvalho

Thelma P. Carvalho

Apr 23, 2014

Fall River – Thelma P. Carvalho, age 92 of Berkley formerly of New Bedford, passed away, peacefully, on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Manuel Carvalho and the daughter of Anna (Fragosa) and Luiz Pacheco. She was born in New Bedford, spent all of her life in this area...

Maria Jesus Braga

Maria Jesus Braga

Apr 21, 2014

New Bedford - Maria Jesus Braga, 63 of New Bedford, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the loving wife of Teofilo M. Braga and the daughter of the late Maria Margarida (Carreiro) and the late Jose Dos Santos. She was born in Agua de Pau, St. Michael, Azores, moved to this country...

Christopher Allen Bentley Souza

Christopher Allen Bentley Souza

Apr 21, 2014

New Bedford – Christopher Allen Bentley Souza, age 23 of New Bedford, died, unexpectedly, on April 21, 2014 at his home in New Bedford. He was the loving son of Sherri Bentley and Christopher J. Souza. He was born in New Bedford, spent all of his life here and worked as a Manager at D’Angelo’s. His family includes his...

Reverend Jose Ruiz Alequin

Reverend Jose Ruiz Alequin

Apr 19, 2014

New Bedford – Reverend Jose Ruiz Alequin, age 85 of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of Margarita Durand and the son of Carmen Alequin and Jose Ruiz Rodriguez. Jose was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico and after moving to this country worked in the Construction...

Wilfred  Guerra

Wilfred Guerra

Apr 17, 2014

New Bedford – Wilfred Guerra, 35 of New Bedford died April 17, 2014 at home after a long illness. He was the son of Mariam Pellot of New Bedford and the late Luis Guerra Wilfred was young at heart and loved life. His smile and sense of humor touched anyone he met. He will be greatly missed. Mr. Guerra...

Antonio Barreiro

Antonio Barreiro

Apr 13, 2014

Antonio Barreiro, age 86 of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2014 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. He was born in Portugal, moved to this country in 1960 and worked as a Welder until his retirement. He leaves behind his stepchildren: Pamela Sousa Borges of Fall River, Rebecca Pereira of Swansea, Juannetta Oliver, Lisa Reed...

Rita E. (Auger) Marshall

Rita E. (Auger) Marshall

Apr 12, 2014

New Bedford – Rita E. (Auger) Marshall, age 92 of New Bedford, passed away, peacefully, on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Richard Marshall and the daughter of Ida Poineau and Damase Auger. She was born in New Bedford, spent all of her life in this area and worked...

Adeline "Addie" Grenon

Adeline "Addie" Grenon

Apr 11, 2014

Fairhaven – Adeline “Addie” Grenon, age 95 of Acushnet formerly of Fairhaven, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2014 at Alden Court Nursing Care and Rehabilitation. Born in New Bedford she was the wife of the late Leo R. Grenon and was the daughter of the late Mary (Jose) and Manuel Enos. Mrs. Grenon was a graduate of...