Obituaries

Apr 15, 2017

New Bedford - Jose P. Rocha, age 81, of Fairhaven, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the son of the late Pedro and Deolinda Rocha. Jose was the husband of the late Cremilde (DeMelo) Rocha. Mr. Rocha was born in Terceira, Azores. He lived most of his life here and was a...

Apr 13, 2017

Fairhaven — Irene Florio Medeiros, age 98 of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Alden Court Nursing Care and Rehabilitation Center in Fairhaven. She was wife of the late Octavio Medeiros and the daughter of the late Larianno and Mary (Costa) Florio. Irene was born in New Bedford. She and her husband Ocy owned the...

Apr 12, 2017

New Bedford — Marie Z. Bertola, age 91 of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at home. She was the wife of the late Charles Bertola and the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Mary (Belanger) Bussiere. Marie was born in New Bedford. She worked as an assembler for The Acushnet Company until her retirement....

Apr 12, 2017

Fairhaven — Ernestina P. Mendonca, age 98 of Fairhaven formerly of New Bedford, passed away peacefully at Our Lady’s Haven on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. She was born in New Bedford, at the age of 2 she went to live in St. Michael, Azores with her parents. At the age of 30 she returned to New Bedford. She was...

Apr 10, 2017

Bourne — Alda M. Nunes, age 82 of Buzzard’s Bay formerly of Harwich, passed away on Monday, April 10 2017 at Royal of Cape Cod Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was daughter of the late Anthony and Maria (Almeida) Ramos. Alda was born in New Bedford and spent the last 37 years on Cape Cod. She was a Eucharistic minister...

Apr 6, 2017

New Bedford – Zachary Sears, age 25 of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly following a brief illness, on April 6, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital with family by his side. He was the beloved son of Scott Sears and Cheryl Sears, brother to Krista Sears. Family includes his parents, sister, and son Andrew, as well as grandparents, several aunts,...

Apr 5, 2017

Dartmouth — Leonela Silveira Avila, age 88, passed away at Brandon Woodsof Dartmouth on Wednesday April 5, 2017. She was the wife of the late Joao Pereira Avila and the daughter of the late Leonel Lourenco Avila and Rosa Joaquina da Silveira Avila. Leonela was born in Pico, Azores, immigrated to this country in 1963 and worked for Colonial...

Apr 3, 2017

New Bedford - Jose E. Velasquez, age 69, passed away at home on Monday, April 3 2017. He was the husband of Alicia (Alvarenga) Velasquez and the son of the late Salvadora Velasquez. Jose was born in Pasaquina, El Salvador moving to New Bedford 12 years ago and worked as a Truck Driver. He is survived by his wife,...

Apr 2, 2017

New Bedford — Doris Correia, age 79 of Dartmouth, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Hathaway Manor Extended Care Facility. She was the loving wife of 62 years to Manuel Correia and the daughter of the late Joseph and Blanche (Almeida) Arruda. A lifelong resident of this area, Doris worked as a stitcher for many years until her...

Apr 2, 2017

NEW BEDFORD — Anne Marie “Nina” Lewis, age 68, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at her home. She was the loving daughter of the late Joseph and Claudina “Clara” (Correia) Lewis. A lifelong resident of this area, Nina held many titles during her life. She was a Nun with the Sisters of St. Dorothy, CCD coordinator, as well...

Mar 30, 2017

NEW BEDFORD – Joseph E. Benevides, age 82, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Leone D. (Souza) Benevides and the son of the late John C. and Emma (Neves) Benevides. A lifelong resident of this area, Joseph was a graduate of Greater New Bedford Vocational Technical High...

Mar 26, 2017

Mar 22, 2017

New Bedford – David M. DeSousa, age 68, passed away on Wednesday March 22, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of Maria L. (Cunha) DeSousa and the son of the late Maria Lourdes (Melo) and Jose Alfredo DeSousa. Mr. DeSousa was born in Ponta Delgado, St. Michael, Azores and moved to this country on January...

Mar 22, 2017

Rhode Island - Eva Pires, 89, of New Bedford, passed away at the Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. Rhode Island. She is survived by her son: Marc D. Pires , husband of Trinity of New Bedford, four grandchildrern: Allison Denning, Dakota Pires, Sierra Pires and Madyson Pires, a sister: Dorothy Martinez of New Bedford and several nieces and nephews. She...

Mar 18, 2017

New Bedford – Nicole DaRosa, age 33 of New Bedford, passed away, on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Rhode Island Hospital with her family by her side. She was the loving daughter of Robyn (Whitten) and Carlos DaRosa of New Bedford. Nicole was born in New Bedford. Her family includes her Parents: 3 Children: Destiny, Nevaeh and Unique all...

Mar 15, 2017

New Bedford – Paul J. Garceau, age 66, passed away at Brandon Woods of New Bedford on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. He was the loving son of Barbara (Griswold) and Fredrick Garceau. Mr. Garceau was a laborer at the Kerr Mill in Fall River. He is survived by his brother, Richard P. Garceau and his wife Beth of New...

Mar 15, 2017

New Bedford - Jonas Trinidad, Jr., age 20, died, unexpectedly, on Wednesday March 15, 2017. Jonas was the son of Jonas Trinidad and Sandra Torres. He was a lifelong resident of this area and worked as a Laborer in the cranberry bogs. Jonas was survived by his parents: Jonas Trinidad and Sandra Torres; maternal grandparents, Rafael Torres and Sor...

Mar 11, 2017

NEW BEDFORD — Thomas E. Brooks, age 86 of Dartmouth, passed away Saturday March 11, 2017 at Savoy Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was the loving husband of Julita (Nazara) Brooks and the son of the late Thomas Eugene and Marie (Wagner) Brooks. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he moved to this area 19 years ago and worked as a...

Mar 6, 2017

Fall River — Joyce Correia, age 74 of Dartmouth, passed away Monday March 6, 2017 at St. Anne’s Hospital. She was the loving daughter of the late John and Helen (Sylvia) Martin. A lifelong resident of this area, Ms. Correia worked as an Activities Assistant for area nursing homes for many years until retirement. She is survived by 3...

Mar 6, 2017

NEW BEDFORD — Rita Cabral, age 91, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Care One of New Bedford. She was the loving wife of the late Lionel Cabral and the daughter of the late Thomas Luke and Rose (Roderiques) Stenson. A lifelong resident of this area, Mrs. Cabral worked for many years at Acushnet Company until her...