Obituaries

Maria Ana Pacheco Tavares

Maria Ana Pacheco Tavares

Mar 17, 2025

New Bedford – Maria Ana Pacheco Tavares, age 83, of New Bedford, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Antonio Manuel Furtado.

Maria was born in Agua de Pau, Sao Miguel, Azores and was the daughter of the late Francisco Tavares and...

Dolores Adelaide Alexander

Dolores Adelaide Alexander

Mar 16, 2025

Marion, MA – Dolores Adelaide (Bizarro) Alexander age 92, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Sippican Nursing Home with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel Pacheco Alexander Jr.

She was born in New Bedford, MA and was the daughter of the late Mary (Sylvia) Bizarro and...

Adriano Mello

Adriano Mello

Mar 12, 2025

New Bedford – Adriano Mello, age 87, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Irene (Arruda) Mello.

He was born in Santa Cruz, Sao Miguel, Azores and was the son of the late Antonio Furtado Mello and Maria Luiza (Martins)...

Normand E. Robitaille

Normand E. Robitaille

Mar 7, 2025

Normand E Robitaille, of East Freetown, Ma was a cherished individual known for his soft smile, storytelling, fun loving and humorous personality. He left us unexpectedly on March 7, 2025. Normand was the beloved husband of the late Theresa (Desorcy) Robitaille, who passed away in 2005.

Normand was born in New Bedford, Ma and was the son of the late Rosario...

Ignatius L. DeMello

Ignatius L. DeMello

Mar 7, 2025

New Bedford – Ignatius L. DeMello, age 85, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in Goa, India he was the son of the late Andre Cruz and Casilda (Andrade) Cruz.

Ignatius had been an Aerospace Engineer for many years.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2025...

Gladys De Jesus Gonzalez

Gladys De Jesus Gonzalez

Mar 7, 2025

New Bedford – Gladys De Jesus Gonzalez, age 89, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Maximo Lebron.

She was born on Patillas, Puerto Rico and was the daughter of the late Bernardo De Jesus and Inocencia Gonzalez....

Darryl George Duarte, Jr.

Darryl George Duarte, Jr.

Mar 6, 2025

Boston – Darryl George Duarte, Jr., age 38, formerly from New Bedford but resided in Boston for the last five years, passed away, after suffering from a long illness. He was the beloved son of Lynn DeMello of New Bedford and the late Darryl George Duarte, Sr.

Darryl is survived by his daughter, Savannah E. Duarte, of Florida with her mom,...

Aldina S. DaSilva

Aldina S. DaSilva

Mar 6, 2025

New Bedford – Aldina S. DaSilva, age 82, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Hathaway Manor. She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel DaSilva.

Aldina was born in Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel, Azores and was the daughter of the late Manuel Soares Andre and Maria da Estrela (Arruda) Andre. She had been a...

Karina Martinez-Ortiz

Karina Martinez-Ortiz

Mar 4, 2025

New Bedford – Karina Martinez-Ortiz, age 32, of New Bedford, MA passed away tragically and unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

She was born on January 28, 1993 and was the beloved daughter of Angel Martinez and Ana M. Ortiz Delgado.

Karina is survived by her mother, Ana M. Ortiz Delgado; her father, Angel Martinez; her children, Leoniel Jael Martinez, Lizmarie F....

Rosalie DeMello

Rosalie DeMello

Feb 27, 2025

New Bedford – Rosalie (Gonsalves) DeMello, age 87, of South Dartmouth, MA completed her life’s journey on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

She was born in South Dartmouth, MA in 1937 and resided there for most of her life. She was the daughter of John and Stella (Augustine) Gonsalves and the wife of Joseph C. DeMello.

Rosalie was a graduate of Holy Family...

Maria Adelaide Couto

Maria Adelaide Couto

Feb 27, 2025

Boston – Maria Adelaide (daFonte) Couto, age 75, of New Bedford, Ma passed away on Thursday February 27, 2025 at Beth Irael Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Jose M. Couto of New Bedford, Ma.

She was born in Pico, Azores and was the daughter of the late Georgina (Abreu) daFonte and Guilherme daFonte. She worked at Paul Modes as...

Celestina P. Francisco

Celestina P. Francisco

Feb 25, 2025

New Bedford - Celestina P. (Baptista) Francisco, age 85, of New Bedford passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Vantage Health and Rehab of New Bedford with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Luis Pereira Francisco.

She was born in Figueira da Foz, Portugal and was the daughter of the late Domingos...

Odette M. Medeiros

Odette M. Medeiros

Feb 23, 2025

Odette M. (Raposo) Medeiros, age 93, of Marion, MA, peacefully passed away at home on February 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the cherished wife of the late Antonio Jacinto Medeiros.

Born in Lomba do Botao Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Joao Medeiros Raposo and Miquelina (Da Ponte) Raposo. Throughout her life, Odette...

Carlos A. Graca

Carlos A. Graca

Feb 19, 2025

New Bedford - Carlos A. Graça, age 70, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at home with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Maria Gorete (Esgueirão) Graça, with whom he had shared 50 years of marriage.

He was born in Costa Nova do Prado, Portugal. At 12 years old, he...

Antonio M. Borges, Jr.

Antonio M. Borges, Jr.

Feb 19, 2025

Antonio M. Borges

12/18/1950 – 02/19/2025

He was the husband of Tina (Etelvina) Costa Borges. Born in Cova Figueira da Foz, Portugal. He was the son of the late Antonio Borges, and Encarnacao Cordeiro Borges, and the brother of the late Maria Joao Pimentel.

Antonio (Tony) was a loving husband, father, Vovo, and friend. Spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren...

Terence W. Farrell

Terence W. Farrell

Feb 17, 2025

New Bedford – Terence W. Farrell, age 59, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in Vallejo, CA he was the son of Marilyn (Landrum) Farrell and the late Thomas W. Farrell.

Private funeral arrangements are entrusted to Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth Street, New Bedford.

Maria F. Dias

Maria F. Dias

Feb 17, 2025

New Bedford – Maria F. (Pereira) Dias, age 79, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Antonio Pereira Dias.

She was born in Pedro Miguel, Faial, Azores and was the daughter of the late Jose Francisco Pereira and Inancia (Nunes) Pereira....

Rosalie Bettencourt

Rosalie Bettencourt

Feb 17, 2025

Marion – Rosalie (Poirier) Bettencourt, age 86, of Marion and formerly of New Bedford, MA passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at Sippican Healthcare Center.

She was born in New Bedford, MA and was the daughter of Michiel A. Poirier and Mary (Traveres) Perry. She had worked as a drill press operator for Olan Aegis for many years. Rosalie loved...

Natalie J. Simmons

Natalie J. Simmons

Feb 15, 2025

New Bedford – Natalie J. (Fonseca) Simmons, age 92, of Dartmouth, MA passed away after a period of declining health on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Gilbert Simmons.

She was born in New Bedford, MA and was the daughter of the late Antone...

Sherry Penler

Sherry Penler

Feb 12, 2025

Dartmouth – Sherry Marie Penler, age 55, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Robert John Penler.

She was born in Gastonia, North Carolina and was the daughter of Warren and Anne Doty. Sherry loved riding motorcycles, traveling and camping but above...