Obituaries

Zoraida Garcia Nieves

Zoraida Garcia Nieves

Jan 23, 2022

New Bedford – Zoraida Garcia Nieves, age 61, of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was born in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico and was the daughter Santiago Garcia and Matilde Nieves. Zoraida had been employed as a security guard. Zoraida is survived by her children, Zoritza Fraguada Garcia and Angel L....

Karen (Suchocki) Pelton

Karen (Suchocki) Pelton

Jan 23, 2022

New Bedford – Karen Pelton, age 64, passed away on January 23, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Michael Pelton. Karen was born in Queens, New York and was the daughter of the late Adam Suchocki and Virginia (Psiesser) Suchocki. She had been a loving homemaker to her family over the years. She is...

Seibert McCague

Seibert McCague

Jan 22, 2022

 

New Bedford – Seibert McCague, age 80, of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022 at his home with his loved ones by his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Betsy L. (Caton) McCague.

Seibert was born in Hampton, VA to the late Seibert G. McCague and Anna (Swedrack) Trimble. He had served in...

Marilyn Ann Grant Nelson

Marilyn Ann Grant Nelson

Jan 22, 2022

New Bedford - Our beloved mom, grandmother and friend Marilyn Ann Grant Nelson passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on January 22, 2022. Marilyn, affectionally known as “Beema,” leaves behind her four children Peter, John, Kristen and Tom, their spouses Lisa, Jackie, Hunter, and Kathy, ten grandchildren Erica, Kendall, Nina, Sarah, Julia, Eric, Abby, Hannah, Max and Jakey,...

Blanche E. (Callier)  Barros

Blanche E. (Callier) Barros

Jan 20, 2022

New Bedford – Blanche E. (Callier) Barros, age 77, of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Roger Barros. Blanche was born in Hericourt, France to the late Jules Callier and Yvonne (Seguer) Callier. She had worked as a presser for Clean Rentals for many years. Blanche...

Paul A. Santos

Paul A. Santos

Jan 20, 2022

New Bedford – Paul A. Santos, age 82, of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Florence K. (Maguire) Santos. Paul was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Anibal Santos and Mary (Florio) Santos. He had been a U.S. Army Veteran...

Elaine (Medeiros) Dos Santos

Elaine (Medeiros) Dos Santos

Jan 18, 2022

New Bedford – Elaine (Medeiros) dos Santos, age 88, of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Mario dos Santos. Elaine was born in New Bedford, MA to the late George Medeiros and Maria Gloria (Cordeiro) Medeiros. She had worked 47 years at St. Luke’s...

Aldina (Andrade) Bettencourt

Aldina (Andrade) Bettencourt

Jan 17, 2022

New Bedford – Aldina (Andrade) Bettencourt, age 93, of New Bedford, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel Bettencourt. Aldina was born in Faial, Azores, Portugal to the late Manuel Andrade and Maria Louisa Andrade. She had worked as a stitcher for a local sportswear manufacturer...

Edward M. Blouin

Edward M. Blouin

Jan 14, 2022

Dartmouth – Edward M. Blouin, age 88, of Dartmouth, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of the late Shirley A. (Ray) Blouin. Edward was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Henry F. Blouin and Mary (Medeiros) Blouin. He had worked as a...

Carlos E. Brilhante

Carlos E. Brilhante

Jan 13, 2022

New Bedford – Carlos E. Brilhante, age 55, of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of Maria C. (Melo) Brilhante, they would have celebrated 37 years of marriage. Carlos was born Fajã de Cima, Sao Miguel, Azores Portugal to Ernesto Brilhante and Maria Merces (Vicente) Brilhante. He...

Donna M.  Souza

Donna M. Souza

Jan 13, 2022

New Bedford – Donna M. Souza, age 53, of Dartmouth, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was born in New Bedford, MA and was the daughter of Clarence Butler and the late Charlane (Gomes) Butler. Donna had worked as a parts inspector in the automotive industry over the years. Donna is survived by...

Sandra (Freitas) Mosher

Sandra (Freitas) Mosher

Jan 12, 2022

Acushnet – Sandra (Freitas) Mosher, age 75, of Acushnet, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald K. Mosher. Sandra was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Mary A. Freitas. She had worked security at the Greater New Bedford...

Maria Emelia (Oliveira) Dasilva

Maria Emelia (Oliveira) Dasilva

Jan 12, 2022

New Bedford – Maria Emelia (Oliveira) daSilva, age 91, of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the wife of the late Manuel R. daSilva. Maria was born in Ilhavo, Portugal to the late Joao de Oliveira da Velha and Maria (Ferreira) Morais. She had...

Altino 'Al'  Matos

Altino 'Al' Matos

Jan 10, 2022

New Bedford - Altino Manuel Costa Matos passed away peacefully on the morning of January 10th, 2022; he was 54 years old. Altino, or “Al” as most knew him, was born on August 17th, 1967 in Agua De Pau, Sao Miguel, Acores to Maria Isaura Ferraz Matos and Antonio De Nacimento Matos. He leaves behind his best friend and...

Peter Steve Monteiro

Peter Steve Monteiro

Jan 8, 2022

New Bedford – Peter Steve Monteiro, age 87, of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at his home with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Sharon (Arruda) Monteiro. Born in Wareham, MA he was the son of the late Peter Steve Monteiro Sr. and Nellie (Ponte) Monteiro. He...

Susan Marie (Peets) Carey

Susan Marie (Peets) Carey

Jan 8, 2022

New Bedford – Susan Marie (Peets) Carey, loving and devoted mother, passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2022. Born in New Bedford, MA to the late Dorothy (Genereux) Daylor and Herbert Peets. Sue loved to spend time with her family. She enjoyed crafting, which brought her creativeness to the surface, particularly with putting diamond art paintings together to bring...

Lillian (Tina) D. Pinto

Lillian (Tina) D. Pinto

Jan 5, 2022

New Bedford – Lillian (Tina) D. Pinto, 97, of New Bedford Massachusetts, passed away on, January 5, 2022, after a period of declining health at the Oaks Nursing Home. She was the widow of Johnny Pinto and the longtime companion of the late Jack Gonsalves of Dorchester Ma. Lillian was born August 11,1924 in Pawtucket R.I., then moved to...

Sara (Medeiros) Costa

Sara (Medeiros) Costa

Jan 4, 2022

New Bedford – Sara (Medeiros) Costa, age 98, of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Jose Costa. Sara was born in Ribeira Quente, Sao Miguel, Azores to the late Antonio Medeiros and Maria (Rita) Medeiros. She had worked...

Jean Rapoza

Jean Rapoza

Jan 3, 2022

Jean Rapoza, age 85, of South Dartmouth, MA passed away on Monday, January 3rd, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Duke Rapoza and mother of three. Born in New Bedford, MA she was the daughter of John Roderick and Wilhelmina (Perry) Roderick. Jean worked at Kmart for 25...

Vitor Manuel Craveiro Teles

Vitor Manuel Craveiro Teles

Jan 3, 2022

New Bedford – Vitor Manuel Craveiro Teles, age 48, of New Bedford, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Vitor was born in Lagoa, Sao Miguel, Azores to the late Joao Teles and Olivia (Caboz) Teles. He had worked as a mason for many years. Vitor is survived by his children whom he loved very...