Obituaries

Maria Luiza (De Mazedo) Barreda

Maria Luiza (De Mazedo) Barreda

Nov 18, 2021

New Bedford – Maria Luiza (de Mazedo) Barreda, age 87 of Hollywood, FL passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Alejandro Rodriguez. Born in Alagoas, Brazil, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Lopez and Isaura (de Mazedo) Lopez. She had been a loving homemaker to...

Albertina (Paiva) Goncalves

Albertina (Paiva) Goncalves

Nov 17, 2021

New Bedford – Albertina (Paiva) Goncalves, age 63 of New Bedford passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at The Oaks. She was the wife of the late Albon Garcia. Born in Terceira, Azores, she was the beloved daughter of the late Arthur Paiva and Maria (Sousa) Paiva. Albertina had been a private care taker for many years. She...

Jean (Bandarra)  Athaide

Jean (Bandarra) Athaide

Nov 16, 2021

New Bedford – Jean (Bandarra) Athaide, age 86, of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Elsie Smith and Joseph Bandarra. Most of her life was spent in the New Bedford area. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree for Southeastern Massachusetts University and her Master’s Degree from Rhode Island College. She...

Lucia F. Costa

Lucia F. Costa

Nov 12, 2021

New Bedford – Lucia F. (Amaral) Costa, age 67 of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Carlos DaCosta. Lucia was born in Ribeira Grande St Michael, Azores to the late Isabel “Alves” (Ventura) and Manuel Amaral. She had worked...

Olga (Ferreira) Rice

Olga (Ferreira) Rice

Nov 11, 2021

New Bedford – Olga (Ferreira) Rice, age 98 of New Bedford passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Hathaway Manor. Born in New Bedford, she was the beloved daughter of the late John and Maria Adelina (Rebello) Ferreira. She was also the loving friend of the late August Lopes. Olga is survived by her siblings, Alice Bernardo and...

Robert 'Bob' Morris

Robert 'Bob' Morris

Nov 4, 2021

New Bedford - Robert "Bob" Morris, age 58 of New Bedford passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of Robert and Rita Morris. Bob graduated from Bishop Stang in 1981 then went on to study computer programming at Kinyon Campbell School of Business. He started working at...

Barbara Ann (Ledoux)  Machado

Barbara Ann (Ledoux) Machado

Nov 3, 2021

New Bedford – Barbara Ann (Ledoux) Machado, age 80, of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Clinton Ledoux and Mary (Zimna) Ledoux. She had worked in the meat department at Stop & Shop for many years. She...

Charles Jacintho

Charles Jacintho

Nov 2, 2021

Fall River - On November 2nd, 2021, Charles Jacintho passed peacefully from this world into the next, following a happy life of 93 years. The son of the late Frank and Corbina Jacintho, Charlie was a lifelong New Bedford resident. A US Army veteran and avid sports fan, he was fiercely loyal to both his family and the Red...

Gary Steven Rezendes

Gary Steven Rezendes

Oct 31, 2021

New Bedford – Gary Rezendes, age 56 of New Bedford passed away on October 31, 2021. He leaves behind a wife, Nancy Rezendes of 36 years; 2 sons, Justin and Tyler Rezendes; 1 daughter, Kaylin Rezendes; 1 sister, Lisa Rezendes Senna from Florida and many loved nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Manuel “Stevie” Rezendes...

Maria Joaquina (Da Silva) Deoliveira

Maria Joaquina (Da Silva) Deoliveira

Oct 30, 2021

Fall River – Maria Joaquina (da Silva) DeOliveira, age 83, of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Severino DeOliveira. Maria was born in Matosinhos, Portugal to the late Joaquim da Silva and Alice da Silva. She had been a loving and devoted homemaker to...

Marc K. Mccabe

Marc K. Mccabe

Oct 30, 2021

New Bedford – Marc K. McCabe, Age 63 of New Bedford passed away on Saturday October 30, 2021, after a brief illness. He was the beloved Husband of the late Rosie “Juarez” McCabe of California. Marc was born in New Bedford to the Late Claire (Brunette) Houghton and Kenneth C. McCabe. He served as a Sergeant in the U.S....

Dina (Katholos) Panagakos

Dina (Katholos) Panagakos

Oct 30, 2021

New Bedford – Dina (Katholos) Panagakos, age 93 of New Bedford passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles “Mike” Panagakos. Dina was born and raised in a small village outside Sparta, Lakonia, Greece. As the oldest girl in a family of 8, she was put to work at a young...

Zelia (Pacheco) De Medeiros

Zelia (Pacheco) De Medeiros

Oct 29, 2021

Dartmouth – Zelia P. de Medeiros, age 90, of Dartmouth, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Liberal J. de Medeiros. Zelia was born in St. Michael, Azores to the late Antonio Pacheco and Pulsena (Jacome) Pacheco. She had moved to this area in 1961...

Cruz (Crusita) M. Mendez

Cruz (Crusita) M. Mendez

Oct 28, 2021

New Bedford – Cruz (Crusita) M. (Vega) Mendez, age 88, of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Norberto Mendez. Crusita was born in Yauco, Puerto Rico to the late Raphael Vega and Luisa Lugo. She had worked as a Paraprofessional...

Antonio 'Tony'  Vassal

Antonio 'Tony' Vassal

Oct 28, 2021

Dartmouth – Antonio “Tony” Vassal, age 61, of Dartmouth, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 28, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Lourdes (Reis) Vassal. Tony was born in Agua De Pau, St. Michael, Azores to the late Jose M. Vassal and Silvina (Adriano) Vassal. He moved to this area in 1967 and had worked in the construction...

Jose Efrain Anariba Flores

Jose Efrain Anariba Flores

Oct 28, 2021

Rhode Island – Jose Efrain Anariba Flores, age 54, of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital due to COVID-19. He was the beloved husband of Jessica Rodriguez. Jose was born in Progresso Yoro, Honduras to the late Bernardo Anariba Hernandez and Cecelia Ramona Flores Anariba. He is survived by his loving wife,...

Manuel 'Simao' Simas Alves

Manuel 'Simao' Simas Alves

Oct 28, 2021

New Bedford – Manuel “Simao” Simas Alves, age 80, of Dartmouth, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Maria Joao Alves with whom he shared 59 wonderful years of marriage. Manuel was born in Faial, Azores to the late Manuel Alves and Maria Adelaide (Nunes) Simas Alves. He had...

Michael Joseph Correia

Michael Joseph Correia

Oct 22, 2021

New York – Michael Joseph Correia, 41, unexpectedly left this world, October 22, 2021 in New York. Born on December 12, 1979 in New Bedford, MA to Diomar and Dulce Correia, Michael was always very active in sports and had a particular love for soccer. Michael attended New Bedford High School and completed his Bachelor’s degree at University of...

Michael Melo

Michael Melo

Oct 22, 2021

Boston – Michael Melo, age 50 of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021, at Tufts Medical Center. Born in New Bedford, MA he was the beloved son of John I. Melo and Maria O. (Sarmento) Melo. Michael loved working on cars and enjoyed fishing. Michael is survived by his parents, John and Maria Melo; 2 children,...

Ronald G. Correia

Ronald G. Correia

Oct 21, 2021

New Bedford – Ronald G. Correia, age 80, of Dartmouth, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Geraldine (Tavares) Correia. Ronald was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Joseph G. Correia and Bertha (Rose) Correia. He had been a veteran of the United States Air...