Cathy L. Spinner
Nov 16, 2020
New Bedford – Cathy L. Spinner, age 59, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in New Bedford, MA she was the beloved daughter of Dorothy (Elias) Spinner and the late William Quarles. Cathy had proudly received her Associates Degree and had also been a teacher at the West End...
Jenna Rose Bean
Nov 13, 2020
New Bedford – Jenna Rose Bean, age 31, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at St. Anne’s Hospital. Born in New Bedford, MA she was the beloved daughter of James Bean and Michelle Medeiros. Jenna had worked as a Certified Nurse Assistant over the years. She is survived by her parents, James and Michelle;...
Maria I. (Mascaranhas) Tavares
Nov 12, 2020
New Bedford – Maria I. Tavares, age 84, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at her home. Born in St. Michael, Azores she was the beloved daughter of the late Joao Mascaranhas and Maria Ermelinda (Teodoro) Mascaranhas, as well as step-daughter of the late Maria G. Lima. Maria had moved to the U.S. in...
Francisco Roldan
Nov 8, 2020
New Bedford – Francisco Roldan, age 51, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Bonnie (Housewright) Roldan. Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico he was the son of the late Manuel Roldan and Lydia (Hernandez) Roldan. Francisco enjoyed watching TV and spending time with his family....
Joseph A. Verissimo
Nov 8, 2020
Dartmouth – Joseph A. Verissimo, age 60, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Patricia C. (Costa) Verissimo. Born in St. Michael, Azores he was the son of Maria (Brum) Verissimo and the late Antonio Verissimo. Joseph had been a...
Henry J. Sylvia
Nov 4, 2020
Fairhaven – Henry J. Sylvia, age 90, of Fairhaven, MA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary “Connie” (Roderiques) Sylvia. Henry was born in New Bedford, MA and he was the son of John G. and Cleodina (Therien) Sylvia. Henry had been a graduate of New Bedford High School,...
Jessica Lee Ruiz
Nov 3, 2020
New Bedford – Jessica Lee Ruiz, age 38, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at home unexpectedly. She was the beloved wife of Esteban Herminio Ruiz of New Bedford. Born in New Bedford, MA she was the daughter of the late Dale (Benoit) Dion and Gary McMullen. Jessica had worked as a Certified Nurse...
Agostinho D. Gonsalves
Nov 2, 2020
New Bedford – Agostinho (Gus) Gonsalves, age 94, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Elsie Gonsalves, whom he had been married to for 73 wonderful years. Born in Porto de Oliveira, Portugal he was the son of the late Antonio...
Margaret (Medeiros) Diogenes
Nov 2, 2020
New Bedford – Margaret (Medeiros) Diogenes, age 75, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Eduardo Diogenes. Born in St. Michael, Azores she was the daughter of the late Manuel Medeiros and Maria (Araujo) Medeiros. Margaret had worked as a realtor for Castello Realty over the...
Maria E. (Palheiro) Farpea
Oct 31, 2020
New Bedford – Maria E. (Palheiro) Farpea, age 83, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Antonio A. Farpea. Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores she was the daughter of the late Jacinto deSousa Palheiro and Filomena daGloria deMederios (Ruimondo) Palheiro. Maria...
Angelina Reis (Vieira) Vieira
Oct 29, 2020
New Bedford - Angelina Reis (Vieira) Vieira, age 75, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Artur O. Vieira. Born in Agua de Pau, St. Michael, Azores she was the daughter of the late Jose Vieira Favela and Angelina (Reis) Vieira. Angelina had worked for...
Aurora (Lameiras) Gaspar
Oct 28, 2020
Marion - Aurora (Lameiras) Gaspar, age 91, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at the Sippican Healthcare Center in Marion. Aurora was the wife of the late Albert Gaspar, having shared 68 wonderful years together. A lifelong resident of New Bedford, until April of this year, Aurora was the daughter of the late Alphonse and Eliza Lameiras. She spent...
Armand D. Moreira
Oct 27, 2020
Taunton – Armand D. Moreira, age 78, of E. Taunton, MA passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 unexpectedly at his home. He was the beloved husband of Diane C. (Dunn) Moreira. Born in Fairhaven, MA he was the son of the late Armenio Moreira and Evelyn (Rose) Calado. Armand had worked for Ark-Les Corp. for many years. He...
Vivaldo Duarte Raposo
Oct 25, 2020
New Bedford – Vivaldo Duarte Raposo, age 75, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Eduarda (Remuga) DePina-Raposo. Born in St. Michael, Azores he was the son of the late Antonio Duarte Raposo and Maria Isabel (Sousa) Raposo. He had been a bus driver for...
Antonio S. Nazare
Oct 24, 2020
New Bedford – Antonio S. Nazare, age 80, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Maria Ester (Oliveira) Nazare. Born in Pico, Azores he was the son of the late Antonio Francisco and Maria de Simas (Terra) Nazare. He...
Donald "Duke" Rapoza
Oct 21, 2020
Rochester – Donald “ Duke” Rapoza, age 86, of Dartmouth, MA passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Jean (Roderick) Rapoza. Born in New Bedford, MA he was the son of the late Anthony Rapoza and Mary (Costa) Rapoza. Donald had been a U.S. Army...
Jayme G. Dias
Oct 21, 2020
Bourne – Jayme Dias, age 79, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Bourne Manor Skilled Nursing Center. Born in Bridgeport, CT he was the beloved son of the late Germano Dias and Maria (Vieira) Dias. Jayme had been a U.S. Army Veteran and had served during the Vietnam War Era. He later went...
Albertina S. (Da Silva) Samagaio
Oct 19, 2020
New Bedford – Albertina S. (da Silva) Samagaio, age 94, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 at Hathaway Manor surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Manuel F. Samagaio. Born in Faial, Azores she was the daughter of the late Andre da Silva and Maria da Soledade da Silva. Albertina...
Beverly A. (Almeida) Souza
Oct 19, 2020
New Bedford – Beverly A. (Almeida) Souza, age 78, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital due to COVID-19, after a valiant 3-week battle against the virus. She was the beloved wife of Leonard M. Souza. They had been married for over 57 wonderful years. Beverly was born, raised and lived...
Rosemary (Dacosta) Mis
Oct 14, 2020
Dartmouth - Rosemary Mis, 59, of Dartmouth, passed away on October 14, 2020 at home, after an illness. A resident of New Bedford most of her life, Rosemary attended New Bedford High and later BCC. She worked at St. Luke’s hospital for many years, as well as at the Washington Club of which she was also a member and...