Obituaries

Daniel C. Freitas

Daniel C. Freitas

May 9, 2022

New Bedford – Daniel C. Freitas of Fairhaven, MA died May 9, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital, after a brief illness. Daniel was born in New Bedford on May 9, 1969 and was the beloved son of the late Samuel Freitas and Margaret (Casey) Freitas. He worked many years as both a Wastewater and Water Treatment Operator/Manager for the...

Alfred 'Allie' Pacheco

Alfred 'Allie' Pacheco

May 3, 2022

Florida - Alfred Pacheco, age 90, of Florida and formerly of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at his assisted living facility home in Delray Beach, Florida. He was the loving husband of sixty-eight years to Dorothy (Costa) Pacheco. Born and raised in New Bedford, "Allie", served in the United States Navy from 26-Sep-1951-to 22-Sep-1955....

Ricardo Alvira

Ricardo Alvira

Apr 27, 2022

Rhode Island – Ricardo Alvira, age 53, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Zenaida (Sanchez) Alvira. Ricardo was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and was the loved son of Felipe Alvira and Agudelia (Benetiz) Alvira. He had worked as a truck driver for...

Mariano Ferreira

Mariano Ferreira

Apr 25, 2022

Boston – Mariano Ferreira, age 67, of South Dartmouth, MA, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. He was the beloved husband of Lucia (Pires) Ferreira. Mariano was born in Santa Cruz Lagoa, St. Michael, Azores and was the loved son of Joao Ferreira and Maria Artemiza Pires. He had worked in the...

Alice (Austin) Medeiros

Alice (Austin) Medeiros

Apr 22, 2022

New Bedford – Alice (Austin) Medeiros, age 90, of South Dartmouth, MA, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022 at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home. Alice was born in New Bedford, MA to the late August Smith Austin and Gertrude (Sacremento) Austin. She had worked at St. Luke’s Hospital as a Patient Access Representative for many years. Alice...

Joao De Pina

Joao De Pina

Apr 21, 2022

New Bedford – Joao De Pina age 77, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the loved fiancé of Melvina A. Santos. Joao was born in Brava, Cape Verde Island and was the beloved son of the late Manuel Semedo and Benvina De Pina. He...

Daniel Dasilva, Jr.

Daniel Dasilva, Jr.

Apr 19, 2022

Fall River – Daniel DaSilva Jr., age 31, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Daniel was born in New Bedford, Ma, and was the beloved son of Mary DaSilva and the late Daniel R. DaSilva. He is survived by his mother, Mary DaSilva; his sister, Jasmine DaSilva; as well as...

Jose R. Sanchez, Jr.

Jose R. Sanchez, Jr.

Apr 18, 2022

New Bedford – Jose R. Sanchez Jr. age 25, of New Bedford, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 18, 2022. He was born in New Bedford, MA and was the beloved son of Jose R. Sanchez Sr. and the late Nichole Nieves. He enjoyed his video games, working and just making everyone around him smile. He is survived...

David Seales, Jr.

David Seales, Jr.

Apr 16, 2022

New Bedford – David Seales, Jr. age 37, of New Bedford, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 16, 2022. He was born in Providence, R.I. and was the beloved son of David Seales, Sr. and the late Senovia Abbott. He had been a painter at a local boat yard over the years. He is survived by his father,...

Joseph D. Berry

Joseph D. Berry

Apr 14, 2022

New Bedford - Joseph D. Berry, 92, of New Bedford passed away after a period of declining health, surrounded by family on Thursday, April 14. 2022 at The Oaks Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. He was the beloved husband of the late Harriet A. (McNicholas) Berry. Joseph was born in Chester, PA and was the son of the late William...

Serafim S. Lopes

Serafim S. Lopes

Apr 10, 2022

Lakeville – Serafim S. Lopes, 81, of Lakeville and formerly of Portugal, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2022 with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Maria C. (Guerra) Lopes. Serafim was born in Melo, Portugal and was the son of the late Arminio Lopes Carvalho and Maria J. DaSilva. He had worked...

Shirley M. Rodrigues

Shirley M. Rodrigues

Apr 9, 2022

Rhode Island – Shirley M. (Mello) Rodrigues, 86, of New Bedford, MA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at The Cedars in Cranston. Shirley was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Manuel C. Mello and Gladys (Rollins) Mello. She had worked as a Nurse’s Aide at Sacred Heart Nursing Home for many years. She had...

Maria R. Cardoso

Maria R. Cardoso

Apr 8, 2022

Brockton – Maria R. Cardoso, 80, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center. Maria was born in St. Michael, Azores to the late Ernesto M. Cardoso and Maria L. (Cosme) Cardoso. She had worked as a stitcher for a local clothing manufacturer for many years. She is survived by...

Hilda Iris Rodriguez Garcia

Hilda Iris Rodriguez Garcia

Apr 4, 2022

New Bedford – Hilda Iris Rodriguez Garcia, 76, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel Garcia Diaz. Hilda was born on September 17, 1945 in Juncos, Puerto Rico to Amador Rodriguez Agosto and Maria A. Garcia Hernandez. She...

Jose Eugenio

Jose Eugenio

Apr 3, 2022

Plymouth – Jose Eugenio, 89, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth. He was the beloved husband of the late Alexandrina (Pereira) Eugenio. Jose was born in Faial, Azores, Portugal and was the son of the late Manuel Eugenio and Maria Anjelina (Avila) Eugenio. He had been a...

Edith M. (Carter) Lima

Edith M. (Carter) Lima

Mar 31, 2022

New Bedford – Edith M. (Carter) Lima, age 91, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness on Thursday, March 31, 2022. Her compassionate spirit and passion in life were caring for others. She especially enjoyed sitting by the pool, cookouts and watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s enthusiasm. Reading...

Charles A. "Charlie" Arruda

Charles A. "Charlie" Arruda

Mar 29, 2022

Dartmouth – Charles A. “Charlie” Arruda, 89, of Dartmouth, Massachusetts, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at his home surrounded by his devoted and caring wife and family. He was the beloved husband of Eva (Aguiar) Arruda. Charlie was born in New Bedford MA to the late William Arruda, Sr. and Yvonne (Parent) Arruda. He was a Dartmouth...

Pedro Arroyo

Pedro Arroyo

Mar 29, 2022

Fall River – Pedro Arroyo, 82, of Fall River, MA, formerly of New Bedford passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at his home with his loving family by his side. Pedro was born in Manatí, Puerto Rico and was the beloved son of the late Lorenzo Arroyo and Anna Alicea. He had worked as a delivery truck driver...

Mark Anthony L'Etoile

Mark Anthony L'Etoile

Mar 28, 2022

Fairhaven – Mark Anthony L’Etoile, 63, of Fairhaven, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 28, 2022 at his home. Mark was born in Acushnet, MA to Armand R. L’Etoile and Rita A. (Mello) L’Etoile. He enjoyed fishing and bowling and was an avid Patriots and Bruins fan. He was loved and remembered by all whom crossed his path....

Marilyn (Duarte) Pollitt

Marilyn (Duarte) Pollitt

Mar 23, 2022

Fall River – Marilyn (Duarte) Pollitt, age 82, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on March 23, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Pollitt. Born in Dartmouth, MA she was the loved daughter of the late John Duarte, Jr. and Margaret (Furtado) Duarte. She had worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at St. Luke’s Hospital for...