Obituaries

Rosa S. (Serpa) Pinheiro

Rosa S. (Serpa) Pinheiro

Aug 4, 2019

New Bedford – Rosa (Serpa) Pinheiro, age 101, of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Jose Cardoso Pinheiro, a well known whaler from Faial, who passed away on August 29, 2003. Rosa was born in Pico, Azores to the late Jose...

Maria L. (Souza) Clay

Maria L. (Souza) Clay

Aug 3, 2019

New Bedford - Maria L. (Souza) Clay, age 60, of New Bedford passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved daughter of the late Manuel N. And Angelina (Amaro) Souza. Maria was born in St. Michael, Azores and moved to this area in 1961 where she was worked as a machine operator at Johnson...

James L. Houghton

James L. Houghton

Aug 2, 2019

James L. Houghton passed away at his home in Spring Hill Florida on Friday, August 2. Jim was born and raised in New Bedford, MA, served as a police officer for the City of New Bedford, and was a Vietnam Veteran where he received The Purple Heart Medal. Jim loved to ride his Harley, go camping, fishing, relax on...

David Maldonado

David Maldonado

Jul 30, 2019

Rhode Island – David Maldonado, age 57, of New Bedford, passed away on July 30, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was born in New Bedford to Marita (Jorge) and the late Jose Maldonado Sr. and was formerly employed at Atlas Screws. David liked to dance, sing and especially make people laugh. He is survived by his mom, Marita;...

Andrew H. Barksdale

Andrew H. Barksdale

Jul 28, 2019

New Bedford – Andrew H. Barksdale, age 85, of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the beloved husband of Ellen (Winchoba) Barksdale. Andrew was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Grover C. and Mary A.B. (Leduc) Barksdale. Following his high school graduation, he went on to...

Doris M.  Mello

Doris M. Mello

Jul 26, 2019

New Bedford – Doris M. Mello, age 92, of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. She was the beloved wife of the late Antone C. Mello and the daughter of the late Norman and Annette (McCartney) Sandiford. Doris was born in New Bedford and lived in North Dartmouth all her...

Maria Do Carmo Da Silva Farinhas

Maria Do Carmo Da Silva Farinhas

Jul 26, 2019

New Bedford – Maria do Carmo da Silva Farinhas, age 74, of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Mario Tavares Farinhas and the daughter of the late Francisco Maria da Silva Farinhas and Mariana Rosa da Silva Farinhas. Maria was born...

Antonio Gonsalves

Antonio Gonsalves

Jul 26, 2019

New Bedford – Antonio Gonsalves, age 87, of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019 at home. He was the beloved husband of Maria (Correia) Gonsalves and the son of the late Antonio and Cesaltina (De Graca) Gonsalves. Antonio was born in Miranda de Corvo, Portugal and had served in the Portuguese Army. He moved to this...

Michael J. Mottas

Michael J. Mottas

Jul 25, 2019

Dartmpouth – Michael J. Mottas, age 51, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at his Home. Born in New Bedford, MA, he was the loving son of Jesse “Joe” and Patricia (Berthold) Mottas of Dartmouth and was the brother of the late Karen L. Mottas who passed away in 2010. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles...

Maria A.  Walsh

Maria A. Walsh

Jul 25, 2019

Dartmouth – Maria A. Walsh, age 94, of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. She was the beloved wife of the late Carroll D. Walsh and the daughter of the late Tomaz and Maria do Lurdes (Costa) Da Camara. Maria was born in Matriz, St. Michael, Azores and moved to this...

Jose G. Sanchez

Jose G. Sanchez

Jul 22, 2019

New Bedford, MA - Jose G. Sanchez, 63, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Monday, July 22nd, at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the loving husband of Milagros (Ortiz) Ortiz of New Bedford. Jose was born in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico to Maria Sierra and Guillermo Sanchez. He moved to New Bedford, where he worked as a laborer...

Pedro L. Ramos, Jr.

Pedro L. Ramos, Jr.

Jul 16, 2019

New Bedford – Pedro L. Ramos, Jr., age 41, of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Edna M. Soares-Ramos. Pedro was born in Canóvanas, Puerto Rico to Pedro L. Ramos and Olga Y. Santiago and had worked as a mason. He is survived by his parents,...

Sharee Shantel Cruz

Sharee Shantel Cruz

Jul 16, 2019

Sharee Shantel Cruz died at the early age of 28. Sharee was a kind hearted mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt and fiancée. She enjoyed collecting sneakers, coloring and spending time with her family. Survivors include her mother, Donna M. Cruz; father, Johnny Silvia; daughters, Yariali Reyes, Nevaeh Cruz and Analeigh Pires and her fiancé, Abner Rivera. She was the...

William Dennis Crowley

William Dennis Crowley

Jul 9, 2019

New Bedford – William Dennis Crowley, age 79, of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Roxanne (Hayes) Crowley. They had been married for 40 ½ wonderful years. William was born in New Bedford, MA to the late William Thomas and Abbie Frances (Reed) Crowley. He had...

Antoinette L. (Rosa) Rego

Antoinette L. (Rosa) Rego

Jul 8, 2019

New Bedford – Antoinette L. (Rosa) Rego, age 92, of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved wife of her second husband, the late Manuel M. Rego, as well as, her first husband, the late Lionel S. Calouro. Antoinette was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Jose...

Patricia Elena (Pina) Rose

Patricia Elena (Pina) Rose

Jul 4, 2019

New Bedford – Patricia Elena (Pina) Rose, age 77, of Maryland, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late John J. Rose, Sr. Born in New Bedford, MA; she was the daughter of the late Edward and Jennie G. (Pinto) Pina. She is survived by her sons, Curtis...

Lydia Rose (Mendonca) Bairos

Lydia Rose (Mendonca) Bairos

Jul 3, 2019

Lakeville, MA and Spring Hill, FL - Lydia Rose Bairos passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019 after a long battle with leukemia while surrounded by loved ones. She was 68 years old. Lydia was born in New Bedford, MA, lived in Lakeville, MA and Spring Hill, FL after residing in Dartmouth, MA for over 30 years. Lydia worked for...

Jose F. Dorosario

Jose F. Dorosario

Jun 30, 2019

Fall River – Jose F. DoRosario, age 80, of New Bedford passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019. He was the beloved husband of the late Maria de Lourdes (Rosa) DoRosario. Jose was born in Corvo, Azores to the late Manuel V. and Maria (Fraga) DoRosario. He had worked for Berkshire Hathaway for many years. He is survived by...

Stephen D. Sorell

Stephen D. Sorell

Jun 30, 2019

Rhode Island – Stephen D. Sorell, age 68, of New Bedford passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in R.I. He was the beloved husband of the late Norma Jean (Pinto) Sorell. Stephen, born in New Bedford, was the son of the late Harold and Mary (Araujo) Sorell. He had worked in the...

Dorothy M. (Desjardins) Sylvia

Dorothy M. (Desjardins) Sylvia

Jun 28, 2019

Fairhaven – Dorothy Marie (Desjardins) Sylvia, age 81, of Fairhaven, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 28, 2019 at her home. She was born in New Bedford, MA and was the daughter of the late William and Jeanette (Theberge) Desjardins. Dorothy had waitressed for many years at Annie’s Lunch. During her “retirement” years, she worked part-time for Dorothy Cox’s...