Eleanor (Burgo) Duarte
Oct 31, 2017
Eleanor (Burgo) Duarte of Dartmouth died peacefully at home on October 31, 2017, surrounded by her daughter Jeannine, son-in-law, William, and her long-time and loyal caretaker, Robin Montanez. Eleanor, the daughter of the late Waldemar Burgo and Eva Burgo, lived in New Bedford most of her life. She was at 1968 graduate of the Truesdale Clinic nursing program. Eleanor...
Antonio Goncalves
Oct 28, 2017
Dartmouth – Antonio Goncalves, age 83 of Dartmouth, passed away on Saturday October 28, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of Maria Elizabeth Goncalves and the son of the late Maria Do Carmo (Henriques) and Joao Goncalves. Antonio was born in Salguerrais, Portugal. He is survived by his beloved wife, Elizabeth; children, Clara Da Costa...
Carmen Lucia Pimentel
Oct 27, 2017
Dartmouth – Carmen Lucia Pimentel, age 71 of Dartmouth, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was the beloved wife of Pedro D. Pimentel and the daughter of the late Carmen (Guitterrez) and Caetano DaBruzzo. Carmen was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil and had worked as a weaver for Nutex....
Marian Phyllis Brown
Oct 26, 2017
Marian Phyllis Brown, 70, died after a long struggle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) on Thursday, October 26, 2017 in New Bedford, MA. She went peacefully with her husband, William K. Brown by her side. She was born on March 26, 1947 in New Bedford, MA to the late Filomeno Rezendes and the late Lillian Lewis Pacheco. In...
Robert Rego
Oct 25, 2017
Dartmouth – Robert Rego, age 39 of Dartmouth, passed away on Wednesday October 25, 2017. He was the loving constant companion of Julie Parker and the beloved son of Maria daLuz (Rosanina) and Jose L. Rego of Dartmouth. Robert was born in New Bedford, MA. He enjoyed spending time with his family but especially cherished the time he spent...
Bernardo Serpa Colon
Oct 23, 2017
New Bedford – Bernardo Serpa Colon, age 83 of New Bedford passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017 at his home with his family at his side. He was the beloved husband of Minerva Velasquez and the son of the late Maria (Colon) Sanches and Santiago Serpa Perez. He was born in Manati, Puerto Rico and has lived in...
Madalena Linhares
Oct 22, 2017
Fairhaven – Madalena Linhares, age 79 of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loved ones. She was the beloved wife of the late Jose Linhares and the daughter of the late Maria dos Anjos (Furtado) and Joao de Melo. Madalena was born in St. Michael, Azores and had worked...
Mary P. Baptista
Oct 21, 2017
New Bedford - Mary (Reboco) Baptista, 96, of Dartmouth, MA passed away Saturday, October 21th at Alden Court Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Domingos Batista and daughter of the late Rosaria (Pereira) and Teodoro Reboco. She was born in Gloucester, Ma. She is survived by her children: Domingos Baptista Jr, Celestina Francisco, Rose Fernandes, Elvita...
Ben Brites
Oct 21, 2017
New Bedford –Honorable Staff Sgt. Ben Brites, age 72 born September 19, 1945 in Acushnet, MA. Transitioned on Saturday October 21, 2017 at The Oaks. The Loving offspring of the late Joseph M. and Clara (Marinelli) Brites. Ben, lived in New Bedford, a graduate of New Bedford High School and furthered formal education. At times generous with knowledge. Ben...
Rosa F. Brum
Oct 19, 2017
New Bedford – Rosa F. Brum, age 91 of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Joao M. Brum and the daughter of the late Maria Acensao (Reis) and Luiz Furtado. Rosa was born in Lagoa, St. Michael, Azores. She had worked as a stitcher...
Bienvenida Hernandez Gonzalez
Oct 12, 2017
New Bedford – Bienvenida Hernandez Gonzalez, age 91 of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Juan Gonzalez and the daughter of the late Brigida Mendes and Carisiolo Hernandez. Bienvenida was born in Puerto Rico and was a loving homemaker to her family. She is survived by...
Richard Anthony Pacheco
Oct 7, 2017
Richard A. Pacheco, 70, of New Bedford died on October 7th, 2017 at Rhode Island Hospital after an unexpected illness with his loving family by his side. He was the son of Helen and Joseph Pacheco. Born in New Bedford, he was a well-known teacher, writer, painter, actor and later in life a Karaoke and trivia enthusiast. Richard, or...
Eleanor G. Piva
Oct 5, 2017
Fall River – Eleanor G. Piva, age 96 of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Crawford Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fall River. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Piva and the daughter of the late Helen (Frates) and Manuel Duport. She was born in New Bedford and lived here...
Jose Do Carmo Amaral
Oct 1, 2017
Dartmouth – Jose do Carmo Amaral, age 74 of North Dartmouth, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Maria da Missão Furtado (Clara) Amaral and the son of the late Rosa (Ferreira) and Mariano Amaral Morgado. He was born in Povoação, St. Michael, Azores and had lived here since 1968. He was the...
Cristina Demelo
Sep 30, 2017
New Bedford – Cristina deMelo, age 86 of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Our Lady’s Haven with her family at her side. She was the wife of the late Joseph Joaquim deMelo and the daughter of the late Maria do Rosario (Soares) and Joao Furtado Melo. She was born in Santa Cruz Lagoa, St....
Urania Mendonca
Sep 23, 2017
Fall River – Urania (de Paiva) Mendonca, age 88 of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at the Catholic Memorial Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel Mendonca and the daughter of the late Guillmena (Mota) and Manuel de Paiva. She was born in Vila da Nordeste, St. Michael, Azores and worked as...
Isaura D. Aguiar
Sep 21, 2017
New Bedford – Isaura D. Aguiar, age 64 of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at the Sacred Heart Home. She was the beloved wife of Joao Aguiar and the daughter of the late Maria (Carvalho) and Antonio De Deus. Isaura was born in Ribeira Quente, St. Michael, Azores. She was a line worker for various...
Jose De Melo
Sep 20, 2017
New Bedford – Jose De Melo, age 88 of Dartmouth, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Deolinda (Rodrigues) De Melo and the son of the late Maria (Rodrigues) and Manuel De Melo. Jose was born in St. Michael, Azores and had worked as a self-employed finish...
Juan Roman
Sep 17, 2017
New Bedford – Juan Roman, age 45 of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Damaris Martinez and the son of Juan Jose Nova and the late Miselenia Roman. He is survived by his wife, Damaris; children, Jean Carlos Nova Ruiz, Jean Luis Nova Ruiz, Micelenia Roman and Janely Roman; siblings,...
Sharon (Griffin) Alford
Sep 14, 2017
New Bedford – Sharon (Griffin) Alford, age 65 of New Bedford, passed away after a long illness on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at The Oaks. She was the beloved daughter of the late Dorothy McGehee and Charles Griffin. She is survived by 3 sons, Elanson (Lance) Alford of Rochester, MA, Bruce Alford of Woonsocket, R.I. and Carlton Griffin of...