Antone Cardoza
Aug 21, 2025
Antone Cardoza, age 91, of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 21, 2025. He was the cherished husband of Theresa (Luiz) Cardoza, with whom he shared 45 years of a devoted and loving marriage.
Born on June 14, 1934, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Antone was the son of the late Joaquim Cardoso and Patrocinia (Miquelina) Cardoso. His life...
Filipe Jorge
Aug 20, 2025
Filipe Jorge, a cherished member of his family and community, passed away on August 20, 2025, at the Royal of Fairhaven, at the remarkable age of 93. He was the beloved husband of the late Maria L. (Rosa) Jorge, whose memory lingered lovingly in his heart.
Born on November 8, 1931, in Faial, Azores, Filipe was the son of the late...
Caroline Pacheco
Aug 16, 2025
Caroline (Canha) Pacheco, age 70, of Dartmouth, MA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16th, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was the cherished wife of Jacinto M. Pacheco, with whom she shared a deep, enduring love.
Born on May 28, 1955, in New Bedford, MA, Caroline was the beloved daughter of Frank Canha and the...
John Duarte
Aug 15, 2025
John Duarte, age 88, of Acushnet, MA, peacefully passed away on August 15, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He was the husband of the late Dolores Duarte to whom he was married to for 71 years. He was born on September 10, 1936 in Fairhaven, Massachusetts to the late John and Mary (Calassa) Duarte.
He was the...
Charles W. Edwards
Aug 12, 2025
Charles W. Edwards, age 67, of Taunton, MA, passed away on August 12, 2025, in Newport, RI., surrounded by his loving family. Charles was the common law husband of the late Norma “Edwards” Marshall.
Born in New Bedford, “Chuckie” was the son of Anne L. (Vera) Leddy. He dedicated many years of his life to the maintenance and repairing of various...
Maria da Silva Gingeira
Aug 12, 2025
Maria S. (da Silva) Gingeira, age 94, of New Bedford, MA, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at her home, with her loving family by her side. She was the cherished wife of the late Jose Mariano Gira, whose memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew them.
Born on December 8, 1930, in Horta, Faial,...
Marcia Foucart
Aug 7, 2025
Marcia (Oliveira) Foucart, age 85, of New Bedford, MA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Our Lady’s Haven. Born on September 1, 1939, in New Bedford, Marcia was the beloved daughter of the late Manuel Oliveira and Doris (Brindle) Oliveira.
Marcia's legacy will live on through her devoted children, Bruce M. Foucart and his wife Corbina, Paul B....
Joanne Marie Chaffino
Aug 4, 2025
Joanne Marie Chaffino, age 69, of East Providence, RI, passed on Monday, August 4, 2025, at her home after battling a recent declining in her health. She passed away with her loving daughter by her side. Joanne was born and raised in New Bedford, MA and she was the beloved daughter of the late Gerald Lionel Faucher and Rose (Silvia)...
Leonard (Lenny) M. Souza
Aug 1, 2025
New Bedford – Leonard (Lenny) M. Souza, age 84, of New Bedford, MA passed away on August 1, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a recent period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Beverly (Almeida) Souza, who predeceased him in 2020. They had been married for over 57 wonderful years. Lenny was born, raised and lived...
Maria de Jesus Vieira
Jul 24, 2025
Maria de Jesus (Tavares) Vieira, age 68, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Jose Vieira of 47 years.
Born on December 9, 1956, in Sao Miguel, Azores, Maria was the cherished daughter of the late David Tavares and Maria de Lurdes (Rego)...
Priscilla Mae Cabeca
Jul 20, 2025
Priscilla Mae (Vieira) Cabeca, aged 84, of New Bedford, MA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. A truly cherished individual, she was the beloved wife of Anthony V. Cabeca, with whom she shared a life full of love and companionship. Together they enjoyed attending local festivals, meeting friends, and...
Joao Manuel Sampaio
Jul 19, 2025
Joao Manuel Sampaio, age 69, of New Bedford, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at his home. Born on September 20, 1955, in Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel, Azores, Joao was the beloved son of the late Angelo Raposo Sampaio and Maria Isabel. And he had two older sisters, the late Rosa Maria Sampaio Amaral and Isabel Angela...
Emerita (Roldan Medina) Tevenal
Jul 18, 2025
Emerita (Roldan Medina) Tevenal of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital at the age of 83 surrounded by her loving family.
Emerita was the devoted wife of the late Rafael Tevenal Sr.
Born on September 26, 1941, in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, Emerita was the cherished daughter of the late Marcelino Roldan and Angelina (Medina)...
Rosalie A. Sylvia
Jul 18, 2025
Rosalie A. (Souza) Sylvia, age 87, of Dartmouth, MA, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Mill Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Robert Sylvia Sr.
Born in Dartmouth, MA, Rosalie was the cherished daughter of the late Manuel Souza and Pearl (Sylvia) Souza. Throughout her life, she contributed her talents...
Carmen Mary Bittner
Jul 15, 2025
Carmen Mary Bittner, age 86, of Dartmouth, MA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 3, 1939, in New Bedford, MA, Carmen was the cherished daughter of the late Joseph J.P. Carreiro and Deolinda (Vasconcellos) Carreiro.
Carmen dedicated her life to serving others in both education and healthcare. She...
Judite Gracinda Coutinho Tavares
Jul 13, 2025
Judite Gracinda Tavares (Coutinho), age 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts, surrounded by her loving family, with sunlight streaming in, after a brief illness.
Born on September 20, 1943, in Rio Pinto, Porto, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Americo Ferreira Coutinho and Angelina De Jesus Azevedo Maia....
Maria Ilda Sebastiao
Jul 11, 2025
Maria Ilda Sebastiao, age 91, of New Bedford, MA, peacefully passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 16, 1934, in Ribeira Quente, Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the cherished daughter of the late Joao Vieira Pina and Maria (Rosanina) Pina.
Maria was the devoted wife of the late Jose F....
Susan Gayle Pinarreta
Jul 10, 2025
Susan Gayle (Duarte) Pinarreta, age 55, of New Bedford, MA, passed away after a long illness on Thursday, July 10 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was born on September 9, 1969, in New Bedford, MA and was the beloved daughter of Alphonse Duarte and Gail Ann (Garcia) Duarte.
Susan was the cherished wife of John M. Pinarreta, and their bond...
Joann E. Costa
Jul 9, 2025
Joann E. (Cardoza) Costa, age 82, of Dartmouth, Massachusetts, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 15, 1943, in New Bedford, she was the daughter of Joseph A. Cardoza and Mary (Borges) Cardoza and beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Costa.
Joann graduated from Dartmouth High School and...
Geraldina Medeiros (Barbeira) Pacheco
Jul 9, 2025
Geraldina Medeiros (Barbeira) Pacheco, age 89, of New Bedford, MA, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Alberto Amaral Pacheco and is now reunited with him in eternal rest.
Born on September 25, 1935, in Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel, Azores, Geraldina was the cherished...

