Obituaries

Feb 6, 2023

New Bedford – Joao F. Pimentel, age 74, of New Bedford, MA passed away peacefully on Monday, February 6, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Geraldine (Amaral) Pimentel. Joao was born in Ribeira Quente, São Miguel, Azores to the late Jose Jacinto Pimentel Jr. and Silvana L....

Feb 5, 2023

New Bedford – Julianne A. (Abbott) Medeiros, age 79, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert D. Medeiros. Julianne was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Elbert Walker Abbott and Evelyn M. (Ward)...

Feb 4, 2023

New Bedford – Angel Luis Rivera Jr., age 62, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 4, 2023. Angel was born in Manati, Puerto Rico and was the beloved son of Isabel (Natal) Rivera and the late Angel Luis Rivera Sr. He had been a self employed laborer in the area for many years before retiring. Angel is survived by...

Feb 4, 2023

New Bedford – Rosemarie V. "Rosie" (Pereira) Riley, age 82, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at home with her loving family by her side. Rosemarie was born in New Bedford, MA and was the beloved daughter of the late Maximiano Pereira and Carminda (Lameira) Pereira. She had worked in the housekeeping department at...

Jan 26, 2023

New Bedford – James Michael Riley Fox, age 50, of New Bedford, MA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 26, 2023. James was born in Hopkinton, MA and was the beloved son of Susan (Connors) Fox and the late John Fox. He had been a machinist for KMS Machine for many years. He was an avid traveler, who would...

Jan 20, 2023

Jan 20, 2023

New Bedford – Irene Macedo, age 85, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Macedo. Irene was born in New Bedford, and was the beloved daughter of the late Antone Carreiro and Maria (Ponte) Carreiro. She worked for many years doing clerical work at the Dartmouth...

Jan 19, 2023

Jan 19, 2023

Dartmouth – Maria E. (Caboz) Pimentel, age 97, of South Dartmouth, MA passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. She was the beloved wife of the late Ernesto Pimentel. Maria was born in Sao Miguel, Azores and was the beloved daughter of the late Manuel Caboz Jacinto and Diolinda (Narcizo) Caboz. She had worked...

Jan 18, 2023

Jan 18, 2023

New Bedford – Catherine “Catarina” O. Mello, age 86, of Acushnet, MA passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel C. Mello. She was born in Sao Miguel, Azores to the late Antonio F. De Mello and Maria (Oliveira) Mello. Cathy, as...

Jan 17, 2023

Jan 17, 2023

New Bedford – Leonel “Leo” Sylvia, age 97, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 after a brief illness surrounded by his loved ones. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara (Cunha) Sylvia. Leo was born in New Bedford, MA and was the son of the late Joseph V. Sylvia and Antoinette (Guertin)...

Jan 17, 2023

Bruce E. Summers, 65 formerly of Santa Ana, California passed away peacefully January 17th, 2023 surrounded by loved ones near and far through loving thoughts and prayers. Bruce was a gifted guitarist, he had a special flair and unique ability to transcend his style of music with other styles. Bruce's deep rooted passion for American Blues led him to...

Jan 13, 2023

Jan 13, 2023

Jan 13, 2023

New Bedford – Jose Pacheco, age 58, Passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family at his side. He was the beloved husband of Paula (Bolarinho) Pacheco. Jose was born in Agua d’Alto, São Miguel, Azores, and was the son of the late Alfredo Madeira and Maria (Bento) Pacheco. He had been...

Jan 13, 2023

New Bedford – Elias Kazan, age 91, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Jeanned’Arc (Al-Achkar) Kazan. Elias was born in Rehit, Lebanon to the late Wadih Kazan and Avdoukia (Abou-trad) Kazan. He served in the Lebanese Military...

Jan 12, 2023

New Bedford – Maria M. (Medeiros) Batista, age 63, of New Bedford, MA passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Jose Batista, with whom she shared 43 wonderful years of marriage. Maria was born in Agua de Pau, São Miguel, Azores,...

Jan 8, 2023

New Bedford – Jose P. Costa, age 73, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Graca (Santos) Costa. Jose was born in Ribeira Seca, São Miguel, Azores to the late Manuel Da Costa and Maria Amelia (Pacheco) Da...