Obituaries

Maria Luiza Mota

Maria Luiza Mota

Nov 28, 2012

New Bedford – Maria Luiza Mota, age 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Sacred Heart Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Virginio Mota and the late Jacinto Pinho, daughter of the late Aldina (Chaves) and Jose Alcaidinho. Mrs. Mota’s family includes her children Fatima P. Buzniak and her husband Andrew of Florida,...

Candy Marie Souza

Candy Marie Souza

Nov 28, 2012

Fall River - Candy Marie Souza, age 52, died unexpectedly on November 28, at her home in Fall River. She was the loving mother of 2 children: Jay Souza and his fiancé Jessica Fernandes of New Bedford and Roger Medeiros of Westport. Ms. Souza had 3 siblings: Russell Luiz of Dartmouth, Manuel Luiz of Dartmouth and Rowena Luiz of...

Eliza  Centeio

Eliza Centeio

Nov 23, 2012

Eliza Centeio age 67, died Friday, November 23 at Bedford Village Nursing Home in New Bedford. She was the loving mother of Jose Fernandes, husband of Gracelina, of New Bedford. She had 4 beloved grandchildren whom she loved dearly: Jaylen, Jayleel, Jada and William Fernandes. Ms. Centeio was survived by her siblings: Maria Santos of New Bedford, Alberto Centeio...

James M. Martin

James M. Martin

Nov 16, 2012

New Bedford – James M. Martin, age 46, died Friday, November 16, 2012 at St. Luke’s Hospital after bravely fighting a long illness. Mr. Martin was born in Gardner, Ma, son to Roseanna (Dupre) Nelson and Gerald Martin both of Massachusetts. He was survived by 3 siblings: Wayne Martin, husband of Becky, from Philipston, Ma; Melissa Martin of Winchendon,...

Angelina "Angie"  L. Medeiros

Angelina "Angie" L. Medeiros

Nov 13, 2012

New Bedford – Angelina “Angie” L. Medeiros, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 with her family by her side at Hallmark Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Gilbert A. “Baldy” Medeiros. She is survived by her children Donna M. Medeiros and her companion Wayne Gagnon, Jan P. Paim and her husband Bruce,...

Keri Ann (Olival) Rodriguez

Keri Ann (Olival) Rodriguez

Nov 13, 2012

Keri Ann (Olival) Rodriguez, age 31, died Tuesday, November 13 at Women and Infants Hospital in Providence. She was the beloved wife of Jovanny Rodriguez of New Bedford. Keri Ann was the loving mother of Jarell A. Rodriguez and Karyn Z. Rodriguez both of New Bedford. Mrs. Rodriguez was the sister of Tara Edwards of New Bedford. Mrs. Rodriguez...

Alan Ross Sr.

Alan Ross Sr.

Nov 11, 2012

New Bedford – Alan Ross Sr., age 63, died Sunday, November 11, 2012 at home. He was the beloved husband of Donna (Wilson) Ross. Mr. Ross was the loving father of Alan Ross Jr. and Timothy Ross of New Bedford, Kelly Ross of Fall River, and Megan Ross of Fairhaven. He was the brother of Marianne Tissari of Virginia,...

Dolores Martin

Dolores Martin

Nov 9, 2012

New Bedford – Dolores (Fernandes) Martin, age 83, died Friday, November 9, 2012 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Martin whom passed Oct 3, 2009. Mrs. Martin was the loving sister of 3 brothers: Americo Fernandes of New Bedford, the late John Fernandes and the late Ernest Fernandes. She was also survived...

Robert Allen Bumpus, Jr

Robert Allen Bumpus, Jr

Nov 9, 2012

Robert Allen Bumpus Jr., age 43, died unexpectedly Friday, November 9 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving father of 4 children: Heather Marie Bumpus, Robert Allen Bumpus III, Skyla Hudson and Joshua Aaron Bumpus, all of New Bedford. Robert was survived by 3 siblings: Beverley Mesquita of Hill, NH; Barbara Fuchs of Fall River and Tracey Ann...

James P. Moniz

James P. Moniz

Nov 5, 2012

James Moniz, age 29, died unexpectedly Monday, November 5, at home in New Bedford. He was the beloved son of Tammy (Sipple) and James P. Moniz Sr. Mr. Moniz is survived by his sister Crystal Moniz of New Bedford, grandmother Gilda Rua of Acushnet, 3 aunts; Carol Rego, Susan Ribeiro, Nancy Cabral: and 3 uncles; Shaun Sipple, David Ribeiro,...

Joseph G.  “Jj”Jacintho

Joseph G. “Jj”Jacintho

Nov 4, 2012

New Bedford – Joseph G. “JJ”Jacintho, age 83, died Sunday, November 4, 2012 at home. He was the beloved husband of Anna May (Rose) Jacintho. Mr. Jacintho was the loving father of 5 children; Joseph A. Jacintho of New Bedford, Donald J. Jacintho, husband of Stephanie of Dallas TX, Frank R. Jacintho of New Bedford, Elaine M. Jackson of...

Antone F. Catarino, Jr.

Antone F. Catarino, Jr.

Nov 3, 2012

Antone F. Catarino Jr., age 91 years, passed away peacefully, November 3, 2012 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. He was the beloved husband of Clara (Oliver) Catarino, who died in January of 2011, with whom he shared 66 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, MA. on December 1, 1920, he was the son of the late Anna (Barboza)...