Obituaries

Jan 11, 2014

Providence - Steven F. Pereira, 57 of Dartmouth, passed from this life Saturday January 11, 2014 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, R.I. surrounded by his family after a brief illness. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Francisco A. Pereira Jr., and Evelyn (Ramos) Pereira, he resided in the area all his life. Mr. Pereira was a...

Jan 10, 2014

New Bedford - Kathleen M. Bennett, age 59, passed away peacefully surround by her loving family on January 10, 2014 at home. She was the loving companion of Richard Willison and the daughter of the late Mary (Hill) and Wilbur Henley. She was born in Hammond, Indiana and worked as a Certified Nurse’s Aide at Webster Rye Nursing Home...

Jan 9, 2014

Taunton – Manuel Carvalho, age 92 years, died Thursday January 9, 2014 at Longmeadow of Taunton. He was the loving husband of Thelma (Pacheco) Carvalho. Manuel was born in New Bedford and was the son of Margaret J. (Medeiros) and Joseph Carvalho. Mr. Carvalho worked as a used car salesman for many years as well as owning and operating...

Jan 5, 2014

Dartmouth – Maria Isabel Oliveira, age 89, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2014 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. She was the loving wife of the late Augusto Zangao and the daughter of Maria Isabel (Pacheco) and Francisco Botelho. She was born in Agua de Pau, São Miguel, Açores, immigrated to this country in 1981 and worked as a...

Jan 3, 2014

New Bedford – Ernesto E. deFraga died on January 3, 2014 at home. He was the beloved husband of Eduina P. (Freitas) of New Bedford. Mr. deFraga was the loving father of 2 children: Jose Fraga and the late Maria Fraga, loving brother of Helena Fraga and Maria Fraga both of California, Fatima Hilario of Terceira and Agostinho Fraga...

Jan 3, 2014

Fall River – Ronald A. Dextradeur, died on January 3, 2014 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the beloved son of Alfred R. and Maria Jeanne (Comeau) Dextradeur of New Bedford. Mr. Dextradeur was the loving brother of Nancy and her husband David Daniel, Robert, Alfred Jr. and Roger Dextradeur and he was the brother of the late Pat...

Dec 31, 2013

New Bedford – Carlos Moses Rodrigues, age 54 years, died, unexpectedly, on December 31, 2013 at his wife’s home in New Bedford. He was the loving husband of Charlene M. Cruz. He was born in Praia, Cape Verde Islands and was the son of Beatriz R. (Rodrigues) Baptista and the late John Gonsalves. Carlos volunteered his time at MO...

Dec 30, 2013

New Bedford – Manuel Ribeiro, age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2013 at The Oaks. He was the husband of the late Marilia (Cravo) Ribeiro. He was born in Cova, Figueira da Foz, Portugal, the son of the late Joao and Maria (doCeu) Ribeiro and moved to this area in 1975. Manuel worked as a fisherman....

Dec 29, 2013

New Bedford – Julia Souza Modesto, age 92, died on Sunday December 29, 2013 at Sacred Heart Home in New Bedford. She was the widow of William Modesto and the mother of the late Wayne Modesto. She was employed by Cornell Dubilier as a Winder for many years. Mrs. Modesto is survived by her dear sister, Mary J. Souza,...

Dec 24, 2013

New Bedford – Maria Frizado - age 91 years, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at Hathaway Manor. She was the widow of Arthur Frizado and the daughter of Maria do Santos (Medeiros) and Manuel Catano. She was born in Ribeira Chã, Saó Miguel, Acores and immigrated to this country in 1966 where she dedicated herself to...

Dec 24, 2013

New Bedford – Helia Pires Medeiros, age 58, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of Daniel Medeiros. Helia was born in Horta, Faial, Azores, daughter of Deolinda Goulart Pires and the Late Joao B. Pires. Mrs. Medeiros was a graduate of Bishop Stang High School and Bridgewater State College....

Dec 24, 2013

Dec 23, 2013

Herbert H. Kresge, age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2013 at his home with his family by his side. He was the loving husband for 33 years of Bertha A. (Beaulieu) Walsh Kresge and the son of Florence (Miller) and James Kresge, Jr. He was born in Hanover, PA and moved to this area after his...

Dec 22, 2013

Dartmouth – Alvaro Branco, age 78, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at his home in South Dartmouth. He was the loving husband of the late Maria (Pereira) Branco and the son of Maria (Cabral) and Antonio Branco. Alvaro was born in St. Michael, Azores, immigrated to this country in March of 1971 and worked as a...

Dec 21, 2013

New Bedford – Doris Sylvia, age 83 of New Bedford, passed away peacefully at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. She was the daughter of Mary (Reed) and Melville Sherman. Doris was a life-long resident of this area and worked as a Solderer at Cornell Dubilier until her retirement. She is survived by her 2 children: Bruce Sylvia and Joyce...

Dec 18, 2013

New Bedford – Ruben Morales Colón, age 69, passed away on Wednesday December 18, 2013 at his home in New Bedford. He was the husband of Nilda (Martinez) Colón and the son of the late Isabelino Colon and Julia Morales. Ruben was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico and after immigrating to this country worked as an X-Ray Technician at...

Dec 18, 2013

New Bedford – Maria Antonia Raposo, age 93, passed away on Wednesday December 18, 2013 at home with her family at her side. She was the wife of the late Jose Alves Raposo. Mrs. Raposo was born in St. Michael, Azores daughter of the late Maria de Espirito Santo and Jose Luis Arruda. She formerly worked at Hathaway Manor...

Dec 14, 2013

New Bedford – Helen R. Varao, age 87, passed away on Saturday December 14, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the widow of George M. Varao and the daughter of Gertrude (Pimental) and Manuel E. Vieira. Mrs. Varao lived her whole life in this area where she was a dedicated Homemaker for her loving family. Helen loved watching...

Dec 11, 2013

New Bedford – Henry Lopes, age 96, passed away on Wednesday December 11, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the companion of 30 years of Patricia Downs, and a son of the late Mary (Emilia) and Peter Lopes. He was born in New Bedford, spent all of his life here excluding his time in the military and was...

Dec 11, 2013

New Bedford – Elsie Silva, age 96, passed away on Wednesday December 11, 2013. Elsie was born in New Bedford. Her family includes her daughter, Deborah Reis and her husband Henry of E. Freetown, grandchildren Robert, Tyler, Jazz, Heather, and Melissa as well as several great grandchildren. Elsie’s visiting hours will take place on Monday morning in the funeral...