Obituaries

Isabel Martinez

Isabel Martinez

Apr 21, 2018

New Bedford – Isabel Martinez, age 82, of New Bedford, passed away on April 21, 2018 at Sacred Heart Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late Natalia Rohena Encarnacion and Dionisio Martinez. She was born in Carolina, Puerto Rico and had worked as a C.N.A. Survivors include her 2 daughters; Maria I. Matos and Carmen M. Rivera;...

Maria A. Ferreira

Maria A. Ferreira

Apr 20, 2018

New Bedford – Maria A. Ferreira age 86, of New Bedford , passed away on April 20, 2018 at home with her family at her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Ramiro A. Ferreira and daughter of the late Joaquina (Batista) and Alfredo Vicente. She was born in Alqueidao do Mato Santarem, Portugal and worked as...

Cheryl Lee Martin

Cheryl Lee Martin

Apr 19, 2018

Acushnet – Cheryl Lee (Pacellini) Martin, age 69, of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at home after a lonmg battle with Joseph Machado Disease surroundedby her loving husband and friends. She was the wife of 51 years to Norbert Martin and the daughter of the late Bill and Alice (Casquilho) Pacellini. Cheryl graduated in 1966...

Felicita Vizcarrondo

Felicita Vizcarrondo

Apr 19, 2018

New Bedford – Felicita Vizcarrondo, age 91, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2018 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford.. She was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico and was the wife of the late Alberto Pagan and daughter of the late Felicita Figueroa and Pablo Vizcarrondo. She worked at several Hotels in Maintenance. Felicita is survived by her granddaughter...

Walter Conward

Walter Conward

Apr 17, 2018

New Bedford – Walter Conward, age79 of Dartmouth, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Care One New Bedford. He was the husband of the late Cynthia (Oliver) Conward and son of the late Florence (Timber) and Oswald Conward. He was born in New Bedford, Ma and worked as a Probation Officer for the New Bedford 3rd District...

Christopher Steven Silva

Christopher Steven Silva

Apr 15, 2018

New Bedford – Christopher S. Silva age 26, of New Bedford, passed away on, April 15, 2018 unexpectedly at home. He was the beloved son of Roxann (Silva) Zawalich. Christopher was born on December 5, 1991 in New Bedford. He had suffered from the disease of addiction. Survivors include his mother, Roxann Zawalich and stepfather, John Zawalich; adopted mother,...

Lillian Tucker

Lillian Tucker

Apr 14, 2018

New Bedford – Lillian Tucker, age 83, of Fairhaven, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Sadie Tucker. She had worked as an aide for St. Luke’s Hospital. Lillian also frequented the Fairhaven and Acushnet Senior Center’s. A service will be held at 11:00 A.M. in Perry Funeral...

Daniel L. Belanger

Daniel L. Belanger

Apr 14, 2018

New Bedford - Daniel L. Belanger, age 63 of New Bedford, passed away April 14, 2018 at home following a long illness. Born in Acushnet, the son of the late Luke and Marie (Leconte) Belanger. He was a resident of New Bedford. Daniel is survived by his son: David Belanger of Texas, granddaughter: Tiffany, and great grandson: Finn, long...

Jose Alves Cabral

Jose Alves Cabral

Apr 13, 2018

Dartmouth – Jose Alves Cabral age 90, of Dartmouth , passed away on, April 13, 2018 at home with his family at his side. He was the beloved husband of Maria dos Anjos (DaSilva) Cabral and son of the late Maria DaConceicao (Alves) and Luis Cabral. He was born in Mosteiros, St Michael Azores, moved to this area in...

Arthur B. Souza

Arthur B. Souza

Apr 9, 2018

Dartmouth – Arthur B. Souza Jr, age 94 of Dartmouth, passed away Monday April 9, 2018 at his residents surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Hilda Souza for 71 years. In addition to his wife he is survived by a daughter Sandra Costa and her husband Frank of Dartmouth, a grandson Jeffrey M. Andrade and...

Ronald Pacheco

Ronald Pacheco

Apr 4, 2018

New Bedford – Ronald Pacheco, age 68 of Dartmouth, passed away April 4, 2018 at St Lukes Hospital after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was the husband of Linda (Mello) Pacheco . Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Ernest and Georgiana (Viera) Pacheco. He resided in Dartmouth and previously lived in New Bedford and...

Ronald Mello

Ronald Mello

Apr 4, 2018

Sandwich – Ronald M. Mello, age 80, passed away after a short illness on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Ronald was the husband of Dorothy Mello, whom he had been married to for 36 years. He was also the son of the late Manuel and Mary de Mello. Ronald was a Class of “56” graduate from Dartmouth High School. He...

Adeline (Luiz) Desousa

Adeline (Luiz) Desousa

Apr 2, 2018

New Bedford – Adeline (Luiz) De Sousa, age 93, of New Bedford, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018 at The Oaks. She was the wife of the late Jose Antonio De Sousa and the daughter of the late Antonio and Maria G. (Mendes) Luiz. She had worked for many years as a stitcher for several local clothing factories...

Bernice  Carreiro

Bernice Carreiro

Mar 30, 2018

New Bedford – Bernice Carreiro, age 93 of New Bedford, passed away March 30 4, 2018 at The New Bedfor Jewish Convelescent Home. She was the wife of the late Antone Carreiro. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ethel (Simpkins) Brown. She lived in New Bedford all her life and worked as a Seamstress...

John Florio

John Florio

Mar 30, 2018

New Bedford – John Florio, age 90, of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018 at Alden Court Nursing Home. He was the Loving husband of Eugenia (Tavares) Florio of New Bedford and son of the late Mary (Costa) and Larriano Florio. He is survived by his wife Eugenia, a son: Michael J. Florio and his wife...

Ashley Fasano

Ashley Fasano

Mar 27, 2018

New Bedford – Ashley Fasano, age 32, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Ashley was born on November 9, 1985 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to Cindy Shea and Keith Wynns. Ashley was a graduate of New Bedford High School. She also graduated from Salter School in 2010 with a Medical Assistant Degree, as well as graduating from...

Dorothy Zlock

Dorothy Zlock

Mar 27, 2018

DOROTHY B. ZlOCK 1928-2018 Dorothy Bernice Benner Zlock passed away peacefully with family at her side on March 27th, 2018 at St. Lukes Hospital in New Bedford, Ma. Dorothy, (Dot to all that knew her) was born on September 21, 1928, one of eight children, to Madeline and Ernest Benner. Dot loved her children and extended family, golf, and...

Nancy Azevedo

Nancy Azevedo

Mar 26, 2018

Dartmouth- Nancy A. (Medeiros) Azevedo, 74 of Dartmouth, MA. passed away Monday March 26, 2018 at Home. She was the wife of the late Paul P. Azevedo and daughter of Margarida (Frias) Mello. She leaves behind her sister, Brenda Stebenne. Nancy was born in New Bedford and worked as a Teachers Aide in the New Bedford School System. Nancy’s...

Darlene Tessier

Darlene Tessier

Mar 20, 2018

New Bedford – Darlene Marie Tessier age 55, passed away at St. Lukes Hospital on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 by Natural Cause. Born February 7, 1963 in Fall River, Ma, she was the daughter of the late Doris (Guido) and James Tessier. She is survived by her companion Mario Vieira, her children: Jessica Sousa, Jeffrey Carvalho, Derek Carvalho and...

Lucilda A. Cabral

Lucilda A. Cabral

Mar 12, 2018

New Jersey – Lucilda A. (Amaro) Cabral, age 94 ,formerly of New Bedford, passed away on, March 12, 2018 at her home in New Jersey with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Jose Antonio DaCosta Cabral and daughter of the late Maria Augusta (Brizida) and Jose Amaro. She was born in the...