Obituaries

Adelina Augusta Serpa

Adelina Augusta Serpa

Jan 22, 2013

New Bedford – Adelina Augusta Serpa, age 86, passed away, peacefully, on Tuesday, January 22nd at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. She was the beloved widow of the Joao Ignacio Serpa. She was loving sister of 5 siblings: Manuel A. Morais of California, Fernanda Terra of Toronto, the late Helena Alves, Maria Alvira of Quebec and the late Jose...

Amelia Pires

Amelia Pires

Jan 21, 2013

New Bedford – Amelia Pires, age 54 years, died Monday, January 21st after her courageous battle with cancer. She was the loving mother of 2 sons: Derek and Duane Pires, both of New Bedford and a step-daughter Donna Araujo of New Bedford. Survivors include: her granddaughter, Shaniece Pires; her husband David Pires; 6 siblings: Jose Almeida, Jr., Patricia Almeida,...

Lucy Gomes

Lucy Gomes

Jan 18, 2013

New Bedford – Lucy Gomes, age 94 years, passed away on Friday, January 18th at her home in New Bedford. She was the beloved wife of Manuel Gomes. Mrs. Gomes was the loving mother of 3 children: Michael Gomes, husband of Ester, of Dartmouth, Gary Gomes, husband of Ann Marie of Dartmouth and Diane Pearson, wife of Daniel, of...

Francelina (Castelo) Defrias

Francelina (Castelo) Defrias

Jan 17, 2013

New Bedford – Francelina deFrias, age 97, passed away on Thursday, January 17th at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Jorge Borges deFrias. Mrs. deFrias was the loving mother of Leonardo C. Frias, husband of Teresa, of Dartmouth, Jorge M. Frias of New Bedford, Rui C. Frias, husband of Leonor, of Dartmouth and the...

Manuel Hilario

Manuel Hilario

Jan 16, 2013

Dartmouth – Manuel Hilario, age 87 years, died Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. He was the loving husband of the late Isabel (Rosario) Hilario. Manuel was born in Algarve, Portugal and moved to this area in 1967. He was the son of the late Guilhermina (Luis) and Manuel Hilario. Mr. Hilario was a well-known Fado...

Donna Braga

Donna Braga

Jan 15, 2013

New Bedford – Donna Braga, age 60, died on January 15, at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford. She was the wife of the late Robert Braga. She was the loving mother of Adam Braga and Jen Braga of New Bedford. Mrs. Braga has 3 siblings: Loraine Coelho, Kathleen McDaniel and Joe Coelho all of New Bedford. Mrs. Braga...

Adelino P.  Trindade

Adelino P. Trindade

Jan 14, 2013

Adelino P. Trindade, age 83 years, died peacefully at Kindred-Highlander Transitional Care and Rehab on Monday, January 14th. He was the beloved widower of Juventina daConceicao (Miguel) Trindade. Adelino was the loving father to 2 daughters; Vitalia Amaro of South Dartmouth and the late Lydia Santos. Mr. Trindade is survived by 4 grandchildren: Melissa Franco, Alex Amaro, Stephanie Gouveia...

Maria L. Demedeiros

Maria L. Demedeiros

Jan 14, 2013

Maria L. DeMedeiros, age 85, passed away on Monday, January 14 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. She was the beloved wife of the late Antonio DeMedeiros. Maria was the loving mother of Dolores Medeiros and Carlos Medeiros, husband of Rosemary, both of New Bedford. Mrs. DeMedeiros was the sister of Maria Silva of New Bedford. She is also...

Humberto "Herb" L. Dacosta

Humberto "Herb" L. Dacosta

Jan 13, 2013

Humberto J. DaCosta, age 96 years, died peacefully on January 13th at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Agnes M. (Moniz) DaCosta of New Bedford. Mr. DaCosta was the loving father of 3 children: Joyce A. DaSilva, wife of Donald, of North Dartmouth, James H. DaCosta, husband of Linda, of Stoughton, Ma and Joanne Barber, wife...

Louise Sarmento

Louise Sarmento

Jan 12, 2013

New Bedford – Louise Sarmento, age 90, died peacefully at The Oaks Nursing Home on Saturday, January 12th. She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel P. Sarmento Sr. Mrs. Sarmento was the loving mother of 4 sons: Daniel P. Sarmento Jr., Eugene Sarmento, Henry Sarmento all of New Bedford and Bruce Sarmento of Fort Worth, TX. She...

Nuno Franco

Nuno Franco

Jan 9, 2013

Nuno Franco, age 84 years, died peacefully at New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home on Wednesday, January 9th. He was the beloved husband of Zelia (Perinho) of New Bedford. Mr. Franco was the loving father of 4 sons: Amadeu Pedrosa, husband of Linda of West Palm Beach, Florida; Antonio Pedrosa of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Benjamin Pedrosa, husband of Ana Bela,...

Arminda A. "Minnie"  Souza

Arminda A. "Minnie" Souza

Jan 6, 2013

Arminda A. “Minnie” Souza, age 89 years, died peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital on Sunday, January 6. She was the beloved widow of James Souza, who passed away August 27, 2010. Mrs. Souza was the loving mother of 1 daughter, Jane A. Carreiro of Dartmouth. She was the grandmother of Darren J. House of Dartmouth and the late Justin...

Maria Samagaio

Maria Samagaio

Jan 4, 2013

Maria Samagaio, age 92 years, died peacefully at New Bedford Health Care Center on Friday, January 4. She was the beloved widow of Domingos Samagaio Sr. who passed away July, 7 2012. Mrs. Samagaio was the loving mother of 2 sons: Domingos Samagaio Jr, husband of Helen, of Freetown and Paul Samagaio, husband of Rita, of New Bedford. Maria...

Ernesto E. Defraga

Ernesto E. Defraga

Jan 3, 2013

New Bedford – Ernesto E. deFraga died on January 3rd 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 od Terceira and Agostinho Fraga of...

Ernesto  Defraga

Ernesto Defraga

Jan 3, 2013

New Bedford – Ernesto E. deFraga died on January 3rd 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 od Terceira and Agostinho Fraga of...

John F. Keigney

John F. Keigney

Jan 3, 2013

New Bedford – John F. Keigney, 82, died Thursday, January 3,2013, unexpectedly at home. John was the husband of the late Constance L. (Vertuccio) Keigney Mr. Keigney was a son of the late John and Mary (Ployer) Keigney of Boston. He was born in Boston and worked at Port Terminals Inc. as a freight handler until his retirement. John...