Obituaries

Lorne Allister Machattie

Lorne Allister Machattie

Sep 18, 2022

Dartmouth - Lorne Allister MacHattie died on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at The Cottages at Dartmouth Village in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. He was 97 years old. Lorne was born in Changte, Chinain 1925. He was the fifth of five brothers, Les, Lloyd, Harvey and Graham, all of whom predeceased him. Lorne was a gentle, engaging, person who charmed all who...

Antonio Cabral

Antonio Cabral

Sep 18, 2022

New Bedford – Antonio Cabral, aged 85, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 200 at Care One Skilled Nursing Facility. He was the beloved husband of the late Eduarda (Silva) Cabral. Antonio was born in St. Michael, Azores and was the beloved son of the late Manuel Soares and Amelia (Augusta) Soares. He had worked...

Kimberly  Steadman

Kimberly Steadman

Sep 16, 2022

New Bedford – Kimberly “Kim” A Steadman, 55, of New Bedford passed away Friday, September 16th, 2022 at home. Kimberly was born in New Bedford as the daughter of the late Priscilla (Fonseca) Steadman and Harold Steadman. Kimberly is survived by her two daughters, Alicia “Lee bee” Vega, and Priscilla “Lala” Vega; two sons Randy “Ran” Vega Jr, and...

John G. Carreiro

John G. Carreiro

Sep 11, 2022

New Bedford – John G. Carreiro, age 92, of Dartmouth, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Margaret M. (Protami) Carreiro. John was born in New Bedford, MA and was the beloved son of the late Joseph Carreiro and Mary (Cordeiro) Carreiro. He...

Joseph Brum

Joseph Brum

Sep 11, 2022

New Bedford – Joseph Brum, age 70, New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022, after a long illness with his family by his side. Joseph was born in Sao Miguel, Azores Portugal and was the beloved son of the late Maria and Alfred Brum. He was a machinist for Gerson Inc. for over 25 years. He loved...

Maria Socorro 'Coco' (Rivas) Vertefeuille

Maria Socorro 'Coco' (Rivas) Vertefeuille

Sep 10, 2022

Fairhaven - Maria Socorro (Rivas) Vertefeuille, aged 69, residing in Fairhaven, MA passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, September 10th after a courageous battle with cancer. Maria, or Coco, as she was known by family and friends, was born on August 16, 1953 in Durango, Mexico. Coco immigrated to the New Bedford, MA in 1980 with her...

Elena (Barreiro) Guba

Elena (Barreiro) Guba

Sep 9, 2022

Dartmouth – Elena (Barreiro) Guba, age 88, of Dartmouth, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022, peacefully at home with her family by her side. Elena was born in Dartmouth, MA and was the beloved daughter of the late Antonio Barreiro and Matilda (Candido) Barreiro. She had been a private home health aide for many years. She loved to...

Olga Ruiz-Alequin

Olga Ruiz-Alequin

Sep 9, 2022

New Bedford – Olga Estrella Ruiz-Alequin, age 88, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Friday, September 9th at home with her loving family by her side. Olga's services will be held on Tuesday, September 13th at Perry Funeral Home from 11:00AM to 12:45PM, with religious services to take place at 12:00pm. Burial will immediately follow at Rural Cemetery....

Viva (Underwood) Beausoleil

Viva (Underwood) Beausoleil

Sep 4, 2022

New Bedford - Viva Lee Beausoleil, 89, of New Bedford, died Sunday September 4, 2022. She was an avid dancer who began her career as a dance instructor at Arthur Murray dance studio where she met her husband. She was a loving mother of seven children and was known throughout the community for her kindness and generosity. She had...

Laura C. (Cordeiro) Roy

Laura C. (Cordeiro) Roy

Sep 4, 2022

Marion – Laura C. (Cordeiro) Roy, age 93, of Dartmouth passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at Sippican Health Care Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Laurie Robert Roy. Laura was born in New Bedford and was the beloved daughter of the late Antone Ponte Cordeiro and Laura (Rebelo) Cordeiro. She had been a Private...

Joeseph (Jay)  Silvia

Joeseph (Jay) Silvia

Sep 2, 2022

A Life Well Lived 02/22/1929 – 09/01/2022 Baldwinville, MA – Joeseph Silvia, age 93, passed away on Thursday September 1, 2022 at Alliance Health at Baldwinville, MA. Joeseph is survived by his children, Steven, Glenn, Karen and Gayle; grandchildren, Leigh, Ashley, Lauren, Seann and Kaitlyn; great-grandchildren, Liana and Brady. Joseph was predeceased by his parents, Joeseph Silvia and Georgiana...

Zelia (Pacheco) Raposo

Zelia (Pacheco) Raposo

Sep 2, 2022

Fairhaven – Zelia (Pacheco) Raposo, age 92, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022 at the Royal of Fairhaven. She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel F. Raposo. Zelia was born in Povoação, São Miguel, Azores to the late Jose Vitorino Pacheco and Maria Estrela (Cabral) Pacheco. She had worked for Aerovox for...

Mary J. Souza

Mary J. Souza

Sep 1, 2022

New Bedford - Mary J. Souza, age 104, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Sacred Heart Home in New Bedford, one day before her 105th birthday. She was born in New Bedford and was the beloved daughter of the late John Souza and Julia (Alexander) Souza. She was employed by Morse Twist Drill for many years. Mary...

Gene Mendes

Gene Mendes

Aug 29, 2022

New Bedford – Gene Mendes, age 28, of New Bedford, MA passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 29, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Gene was born in New Bedford, MA and was the beloved son of Lisa (Amaral) Allard and the late Gene Mendes. He had been a cashier at CVS Pharmacy. He is survived by his mother, Lisa...

Jose (Joey) Pereira

Jose (Joey) Pereira

Aug 28, 2022

New Bedford – Jose (Joey) Pereira, age 48, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Jose was born in New Bedford, MA to Carolina Pereira and the late Joaquim Pereira. He had been a direct care staff member at the Seven Hills Foundation. He is survived...

Jeannie  Irizarry

Jeannie Irizarry

Aug 28, 2022

New Bedford - Jeannie Irizarry, age 36, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospital. Jeannie is survived by her fiancé James Cappra Sr. and their four boys, Elijah, Warren, Jordan, and Journey. Alongside with her mother, Noemis Martinez, her sisters, Crucita Martinez, Leonorita Martinez, Anatacia Irizarry-Morales; her brothers: Ismael Martinez, Don Moniz,...

Anna Ocenas

Anna Ocenas

Aug 28, 2022

Raynham – Anna (Moniz) Ocenas, age 95, of Raynham, MA passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Alex Ocenas. Anna was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Manuel Moniz, Sr. and Mary (Medeiros) Moniz. She had been a stitcher at several...

Esteban Nieves

Esteban Nieves

Aug 28, 2022

New Bedford – Esteban Nieves, age 84, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. Esteban was born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico to the late Jesus Nieves Ortiz and Maria Alberta Andino. He had worked as a carpenter, worked on upholstery and also worked in...

Luisa Alves Afonso

Luisa Alves Afonso

Aug 25, 2022

Luisa Alves Afonso died peacefully on August 25, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, MA after a brief and sudden illness, surrounded by her loving family. Luisa was the beloved wife of 49 years of the late Manuel Afonso. She was a loving mother, avó, tia, madrinha, and amiga to all. Born on December 28, 1934, Luisa...

Robert A. Souza

Robert A. Souza

Aug 23, 2022

Rehoboth – Robert A. Souza, age 84, of Rehoboth, MA passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at his home surrounded by loving family. Robert was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Lester Souza and Elsie F. (Morrison) Hodgson. He had served during the Korean War in the United States Army and later went on to work...