Fausto Desousa Gago
Jul 26, 2016
NEW BEDFORD — Fausto DeSousa Gago, age 85, died on Tuesday July 26, 2016 at his residence. Born in Algarve , Portugal, he was the husband of the late Gertrude Gil (Afonso) Gago and son of the late Catarina (De Sousa) and Jose Gago. Fausto moved to this country in 1963 and worked many jobs including for Gaspar’s Linguica...
Manuel F. Marques
Jul 26, 2016
New Bedford – Manuel F. Marques, age 65, passed away, unexpectedly on July 26, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of 44 years to Maria L. (Sousa) Marques and the son of Maria doCeu (Sa) Marques and the late Jose Marques. Manuel was born in Soure, Portugal and, after moving to this country, worked as...
Maria Cecilia Pacheco
Jul 22, 2016
New Bedford – Maria Cecilia Pacheco, age 93, passed away on Friday July 22, 2016 at Sacred Heart Nursing Home. She was the loving wife of the late Agostinho Pacheco, Jr. and the daughter of the late Angelo M. and Antonia (De Matos) Tavares. Born in Agua do Pau, St. Michael, Azores, Maria came to this country in 1967...
Stephen Fernandes
Jul 21, 2016
Steven Fernandes, 65, of New Bedford, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016 at home. He was the husband of Kathleen Fernandes and son of Eileen and Henry Fernandes and the younger brother of Henry Fernandes Jr. He was born and raised in New Bedford. Survivors include his children Justin, Erin and Jenna Fernandes, along with Michael and Nicole Whalen....
Arthur S. Correia
Jul 20, 2016
Dartmouth — Arthur S. Correia, age 93, passed away on Wednesday July 20, 2016 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. He was the loving widower of Elsie (Carvalho) Correia and the son of the late Manuel and Deolinda (Ferreira) Correia. Arthur was born in Dartmouth and spent all of his life in this area. He was a skilled carpenter and...
Laura S. Da Rocha
Jul 16, 2016
NEW BEDFORD — Laura S. Da Rocha, age 56 of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday, July 16 2016. She was the loving wife of Isaque Almeida Da Rocha and the beloved daughter of the late Manuel S. and Maria Alice (Felix) Sousa. Laura was born in New Bedford, lived most of her life here and worked as a...
Roan Anibal Cruz Rosario
Jul 13, 2016
New Bedford – Roan Anibal Cruz Rosario, age 39, passed away, on July 13, 2016 at St. lukes Hospital. He was the loving husband of Kathy Rodrigues and the son of Lydia Rosario (Otero) and Anibal Cruz. He was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico but lived most of his life in this country. He worked as a Sprinkler and...
Daniel Jonathan Ojuri
Jul 12, 2016
NEW BEDFORD — Daniel Jonathan Ojuri, age 24, died, unexpectedly, on Tuesday July 12, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in Fall River, he was the son of Daniel S. Ojuri and Lisa Mooney. Daniel worked in construction and really enjoyed his craft. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle, but most of all, Daniel loved spending time with his...
Hilda F. Raposo
Jul 8, 2016
NNEW BEDFORD — Hilda F. Raposo, age 84, passed away on Friday July 8, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the widow of Manuel P. Raposo and the daughter of the late Manuel and Beatrice (Ferreira) Furtado. Hilda was born in St. Michael, Azores and, after moving to this country, worked as a stitcher until her retirement. She...
Aldemiro Desimas Machado
Jul 5, 2016
NEW BEDFORD — Aldemiro deSimas Machado of New Bedford, passed away Tuesday, July 5 2016. He was born on November 14, 1935 in Sao Caetano, Pico, Acores, the son of the late Clodomiro and Candida deSimas Machado. He was a parishioner of Mount Carmel church in New Bedford. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 48...
Maria Estrela "Maria Sardinha" Santos
Jul 2, 2016
New Bedford – Maria Estrela Santos “Maria Sardinha”, age 95, passed away on Saturday July 2, 2016 at her home. She was the loving wife of the late Antonio Santos and the daughter of the late Antonio Correira and Cecelia (Bento) Matos. Born in St. Michael, Azores, Mrs. Santos came to this country in 1974 where she devoted herself...
David J. Blier
Jun 30, 2016
New Bedford – David J. Blier, age 57, passed away on Thursday June 30, 2016 at St Luke’s Hospital. David spent all of his life in this area and was the son of the late Arthur and Lorraine (Gagnon) Blier. He enjoyed fishing and spending time at the coffee shop playing Keno. He is survived by his daughter, Krystle...
Matthew Ruell
Jun 30, 2016
Matthew Ruell, 33, of New Bedford passed away Thursday, June 30,2016 unexpectedly. He was the husband of Erica (Walker) Ruell. The son of Pamela Marchetti and step father Jim Marchetti of RI. Matthew was a long time resident of New Bedford. He was from the year 2001 graduating class of G.N.B.R.V.T.H.S. He worked as a carpenter most his life...
Diozinda O. Mano
Jun 24, 2016
New Bedford – Diozinda O. Mano, age 83 of Dartmouth, passed away on June 24, 2016 at The Oaks. She was the loving wife of the late Arnaldo F. Mano and the daughter of the late Jose M. and Maria deNazare (deOliveira) daSilva. Mrs. Mano was born in Claras, Portugal and, after moving to this country, worked as a...
Joseph Duarte
Jun 21, 2016
New Bedford – Joseph Duarte, age 71, passed away, peacefully, on June 21, 2016 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was the loving fiancé of Anna St. Onge and the son of the late Joao and Constantina (Mello) Duarte. Joseph was born in St. Michael, Azores, but lived most of his life in this...
Paul Mauro
Jun 21, 2016
New Bedford – Paul Mauro, age 54, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in Tewksbury, Ma, he was the son of the late Carlos M. and Rosalie (Mauro) Figueroa. He was survived by 5 sisters: Rose M. Figueroa, Maria I. Matos, Martha Figueroa and Eva Vazquez, all of New Bedford and Georgina Mascis...
Rosa Gravato Salvador
Jun 21, 2016
New Bedford – Rosa Gravato Salvador, age 82 of Dartmouth, passed away on June 21, 2016 at St Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of 57 years to Manuel Salvador and the daughter of the late Luciano and Laura (Pereira) Gravato. Born in Cova, Figueira da Foz, Portugal, Mrs. Salvador came to this country over 35 years ago...
Richard J. De Mello
Jun 19, 2016
New Bedford – SFC Richard J. De Mello, 75 Massachusetts Army National Guard, retired died June 19th, 2016.He was the husband of Barbara A. De Mello of South Dartmouth, MA. He was the son of the late Manuel T. De Mello and the late Mary (Pacheco) De Mello. He was a full time employee of the Massachusetts National Guard...
Edward Francis Britto
Jun 18, 2016
New Bedford – Edward Francis Britto., age 55 years, passed away on Saturday June 18, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the son of the late Claire Nadine (Hillman) and Francis P. Britto and was born and raised in New Bedford. Edward worked as a Machine Operator at Rodney Metals and Revere Copper. He loved his sports playing...
Adeline "Addie" Tsimprea
Jun 18, 2016
NEW BEDFORD – Adeline “Addie” Tsimprea, 97 years old died at St. Luke’s Hospital on June 18, 2016, She was the widow of Louis Tsimprea and daughter of the late Marcolino J. and Mary (Borba) Ponte and sister of the late George M. Ponte. She was born and raised in New Bedford, attended local schools and received her accreditation...