Obituaries

Wendy Amaral

Wendy Amaral

Nov 17, 2016

New Bedford – Wendy M. Amaral, age 36 of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford. She was the loving daughter of Francisco and Fernanda M. (Medeiros) Amaral. Wendy was born in New Bedford, MA. She was a secretary for Optimum Labs in New Bedford. She loved to spend time...

Filomena M.T. Dasilva

Filomena M.T. Dasilva

Nov 16, 2016

New Bedford – Filomena M.T. daSilva , age 66 passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in Pico, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel P. and Virginia (Teixeira) DaSilva. She is survived by a sister, Maria Regina Aguiar of Brazil; as well as several nieces and nephews. Filomena was predeceased by...

Jose Matos Madeira

Jose Matos Madeira

Nov 15, 2016

New Bedford – Jose Matos Madeira, age 95 of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Maria Amelia (Pereira) Madeira and the son of the late Sarafim and Amelia (Miguel) Madeira. Mr. Madeira was born in St. Michael, Azores and, after moving to this country...

Roseline Lopes

Roseline Lopes

Nov 13, 2016

New Bedford – Roseline Lopes, age 94 of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Charles S. Lopes and the daughter of the late Manuel and Emily (Cabral) Duarte. Born in New Bedford, She worked as a retail clerk for many years until her retirement....

Alfonso Nieves  Hernandez

Alfonso Nieves Hernandez

Nov 13, 2016

New Bedford – Alfonso Nieves Hernandez, age 65 of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at his home in surrounded by his family. Born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, Alfonso was beloved son of the late Alfonso Nieves Serano and Andrea Hernandez. He worked in construction for many years until his retirement. He is survived by 3...

Sandra Buckles

Sandra Buckles

Nov 8, 2016

Wareham – Sandra Buckles, age 67 of Marion formerly of Dartmouth, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Tobey Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late John Buckles III and the daughter of Bessie (Baker) Leonardo and the late Gilbert Leonardo, Sr. A lifelong resident of this area, Mrs. Buckles dedicated her life to the upbringing...

Clotilde Garcia

Clotilde Garcia

Nov 7, 2016

Dartmouth – Clotilde (Costa) Garcia, age 96 formerly of New Bedford, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2016 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. She was the widow of the late Fernando Garcia. Clotilde was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She was the daughter of the late Antonio Jose Costa and Evangelina Costa. Her family includes 2 Sons: Jorge...

Cassandra Camacho

Cassandra Camacho

Nov 6, 2016

Westport – Cassandra Marie Camacho, age 25 of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 6, 2016. She was the loving daughter of Javier Camacho and Maria M. (Collazo) Moreno. Cassandra was born in New Bedford, MA. She graduated from New Bedford High School as well as attended the Salter School for 2 years. She was a child...

Janine Arsenault

Janine Arsenault

Nov 6, 2016

Boston – Janine Arsenault, age 52 of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston. She was the loving daughter of Mary (Boswell) Pimental and the late Gerald Pimental. Janine was born in New Bedford, MA. She graduated from Dartmouth High School in 1982. Janine was a Certified Nurse Assistant at...

Maria G. Couto

Maria G. Couto

Nov 6, 2016

Fall River – Maria G. Couto, age 82 of Fall River formerly of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at her home in Fall River. She was the loving wife of the late Juvenal M. Vitorino. Mrs. Couto was born in St. Michael, Azores and, after moving to this country, worked as a Stitcher for Cliftex...

Dorothy Ann Santos

Dorothy Ann Santos

Oct 31, 2016

Dartmouth – Dorothy A. Santos, age 71, passed away on Monday October 31, 2016 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the loving wife of 50 years to Ronald J. Santos and the daughter of the late Eugene and Dorothy (Braga) Ricardo. Dorothy was born in Dartmouth, spent all her life in this area...

Antonio Oliveira

Antonio Oliveira

Oct 31, 2016

New Bedford – Antonio M. Oliveira, age 65, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in St. Michael, Azores, and was the son of the late Antonio and Rosa (Costa) Zangao. He was the husband of Maria L. (Silva) Oliveira. Antonio was employed by Kyler’s Seafood as a fish cutter....

David A. Souza

David A. Souza

Oct 26, 2016

Boston – David A. Souza, age 69 of Acushnet, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of Susan (Moniz) Souza and the son of the late Antone Souza, Jr. and Hilda (Flora) Souza. David was born in New Bedford, spent all his life in this area and worked as...

Joao De Melo

Joao De Melo

Oct 23, 2016

New Bedford – Joao De Melo, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving son of the late Manuel T. Melo and Rosa M. (Apolinario) Melo. Mr. De Melo was born in St. Michael, Azores and after moving to the U.S. he worked as a Drywall Installer and Finish Taper...

Maria Do Ceu Almeida

Maria Do Ceu Almeida

Oct 19, 2016

Dartmouth – Maria do Ceu Almeida, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of 42 years to Manuel D. Almeida and the daughter of the late Mariano and Albertina (Cardosa) Cabral. She was born in Ribeirinha, Sao Miguel, Azores, and, after moving to this country,...

Faith  M. Almeida

Faith M. Almeida

Oct 19, 2016

New Bedford – Faith M. Almeida, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Frederick Almeida and the daughter of the late Albert Parent and Mary (Arruda) Rands. Mrs. Almeida was a lifelong resident of this area and was well known as the proprietor of several...

Elzira C. Vicente

Elzira C. Vicente

Oct 19, 2016

New Bedford - Elzira C. Vicente, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Alberto M. Vicente and the daughter of the late Jose Dias and Ilda (deSousa) Dias DeAlmeida. Born in Sao Jose, Ponta Delgada, Azores, Mrs. Vicente dedicated herself to the well being of...

Maria Da Conceicao Amaral

Maria Da Conceicao Amaral

Oct 19, 2016

New Bedford–Maria Da Conceicao Amaral, age 87, passed away on Wednesday October 19, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving daughter of Jose A. and Maria doCeu (Luiz) Amaral. Born in Horta, Fayal, Azores, Ms. Da Conceicao Amaral was employed as a Seamstress for Cliftex. Her surviving family includes her 7 children: Antonio Francisco Silveira of New...

Donald "Rosie" E.  Rose Jr.

Donald "Rosie" E. Rose Jr.

Oct 15, 2016

New Bedford – Donald “Rosie” E. Rose Jr., age 61, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in New Bedford, he was the loving husband of Doreen S. (Nunes) Rose and the son Mary F. (Ridings) Rose and the late Donald E. Rose Sr. He worked as a Mixer at My...

Adelio A. Pereira

Adelio A. Pereira

Oct 15, 2016

Fall River - Adelio A. Pereira, age 68, passed away on Saturday. October 15, 2016 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the loving husband of Maria Fatima (Jorge) Pereira and the son of the late Christina (Correia) and Luis Pereira. He was born in Horta Faial Azores and moved to this area in 1967 where he worked for New...