Obituaries

Jose Raul Ortiz

Jose Raul Ortiz

Feb 13, 2016

New Bedford – Jose Raul Ortiz, age 64 of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday February 13, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the Loved husband of Marilyn “Bonnie” Ortiz and son of the late Lydia E. (Mateo) and Encarnacion Ortiz. Jose was born in Coamo, Puerto Rico and came to this Country at the age of 5....

Miguel C. Torres Sr.

Miguel C. Torres Sr.

Feb 12, 2016

New Bedford – Miguel C. Torres Sr., age 68, passed away on Friday February 12, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the son of the late Juana (Cardona) and Casimiro Torres. Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, and moved to New Bedford he worked as a laborer for a local mason company for many years until his retirement. He...

Walter  Thorpe, Sr.

Walter Thorpe, Sr.

Feb 12, 2016

New Bedford – Walter Thorpe, Sr. passed away on Friday February 12, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Walter was born on November 8, 1949 in Fitzgerald, Georgia, to the late Frank and Louise (Armstrong) Thorpe. He has lived in New Bedford, MA. since 1991. He served our country in the United States Army and was a veteran in the...

Georgianna A. Mello

Georgianna A. Mello

Feb 11, 2016

New Bedford – Georgianna A. Mello, age 92 of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday February 10, 2016. A lifelong resident of this area, she was the loving wife of the late Dennis F. Mello and daughter of the late Manuel A. and Maria (Costa) Arruda. Her family includes 2 children: John F. Mello and his wife, Norma of...

Mary T.  Rego

Mary T. Rego

Feb 10, 2016

New Bedford – Mary T. Rego, age 83 of Fairhaven, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Gilbert Rego and the daughter of the late Florence (Morrow) and William Wareing. She was a lifelong resident of this area, Mrs. Rego dedicated her time to the upbringing of...

Adelino F. Palhais

Adelino F. Palhais

Feb 9, 2016

New Bedford – Adelino F. Palhais, age 90, passed away on Tuesday February 9, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the husband of the late Maria Amelia Jordao (Dos Santos) and the son of the late Maria Pedrosa (Poeira) and Manuel Maria Ferreira Palhais. He was born in Figueira da Foz, Portugal and after moving to this area,...

Guilhermina L. Melo

Guilhermina L. Melo

Feb 7, 2016

New Bedford – Guilhermina L. Melo, age 95, passed away on Sunday February 7, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Manuel Melo and the daughter of the late Maria Rita (de Medeiros) and Antonio Luiz Medeiros. Born in Ribeira Quente, St. Michael, Azores she moved to New Bedford in 1966....

Francisco  Rosa

Francisco Rosa

Feb 7, 2016

New Bedford – Francisco Rosa, age 99 of Fairhaven, passed away on Sunday February 7, 2016 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. He was the loving husband of the late Maria L. (Soares) Rosa and the son of the late Antonio and Mariana Rosa. Born in Pico, Azores, Francisco came to this country in 1969 and worked for Chamberlain...

Robert D. Medeiros

Robert D. Medeiros

Feb 7, 2016

New Bedford – Robert D. Medeiros, age 68 of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday February 7, 2016 at home peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Julianne (Abbott) Medeiros and the son of the late Virginia (Frias) and William D. Medeiros. Born in New Bedford, Mr. Medeiros lived in this area all of...

June Marie Vieira Gonsalves

June Marie Vieira Gonsalves

Feb 4, 2016

New Bedford – June Gonslaves, age 72, passed away on Thursday February 4, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital following a short illness. She was a resident of New Bedford, attended Kingdom Hall and was a practicing Jehovah Witness. She is survived by her 3 children: Craig Gonsalves and Beth-Ann Rolston, both of New Bedford, and Raymond Gonsalves from North...

Jose M.  Toste

Jose M. Toste

Jan 25, 2016

New Bedford – Jose M. Toste, age 67 of New Bedford, passed away on Monday January 25, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Celeste G. Toste. Jose was born in Terceira, Azores and came to this country in 1974 where he has lived ever since. He was the son of the late Rosa (Candida)...

Kevin Medeiros

Kevin Medeiros

Jan 23, 2016

New Bedford – Kevin Medeiros, age 36 of New Bedford, passed awayunexpectedly on Saturday January 23 2016,. He was the beloved son of Ilda (Calheta) Medeiros and the late Antonio Medeiros. Kevin was a lifelong resident of this area and most recently worked as a roofer. Kevin loved sports. His surviving family includes his mother Ilda (Calheta) Medeiros of...

Dolores  Mendes

Dolores Mendes

Jan 23, 2016

Dartmouth – Dolores Mendes, age 84 of Dartmouth, passed away on Saturday January 23, 2016 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. She was the loving wife of the late Manuel T. Mendes and the Daughter of the late Anna (Mendonca) and Louis Cabral. Born in New Bedford she lived in this area all of her life and worked as a...

Robert De Barros

Robert De Barros

Jan 21, 2016

New Bedford – Robert De Barros, age 64 of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday January 21, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the son of the late Grace (Barrett) and the late William De Barros. Mr. De Barros spent all of his life in this area and worked as a carpenter. His surviving family includes his son...

Armando C. Amarante

Armando C. Amarante

Jan 21, 2016

New Bedford – Armando C. Amarante, age 90, passed away on Thursday January 21, 2016 at Hathaway Manor Extended Care Facility. He was the beloved son of the late Leonor Maria (Bettencourt) and Cosme B. Amarante. Born in St. George, Azores, Portugal, Armando worked as a Bookkeeper for many years until his retirement. He is survived by a niece,...

Michael W. Ramos

Michael W. Ramos

Jan 20, 2016

New Bedford – Michael W. Ramos, age 58 of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday January 20, 2016 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. He was the beloved son of Dominga (Barros) Ramos and the late John S. Ramos. Michael was a lifelong resident of this area and worked for Barder Paper Products. His surviving family includes his mother,...

Jose J, Aka “Jose Zeca”, Pereira Sr.

Jose J, Aka “Jose Zeca”, Pereira Sr.

Jan 13, 2016

New Bedford - Jose J. Pereira Sr., aka “Jose Zeca”, age 73 of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of Maria (Cabral) Pereira of New Bedford. Jose was the son of the late Nazario and Evone (Leal) Pereira. Mr. Pereira was born in Santarem, Portugal and has...

Felix Emmanuel  Valentin

Felix Emmanuel Valentin

Jan 13, 2016

Boston – Felix Emmanuel Valentin, age 30 of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday January 13, 2016 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He was the loving son of Nilda Cecelia David and Felix Xavier Valentin, Sr. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Felix has been living in this country for most of his life and worked as a Landscaper. His...

Benjamin S. Levandowski

Benjamin S. Levandowski

Jan 13, 2016

Wareham – Benjamin S. Levandowski, age 69 of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday January 13, 2016 at Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation. Born in Manhattan, NY, Benjamin lived the last 44 years of his life in this area and was the son of the late Dolores (Crutch) and Benjamin S. Levandowski. He worked as an Inspector for Titleist...

Maria G. Sousa

Maria G. Sousa

Jan 12, 2016

New Bedford - Maria G. Sousa 97, passed away on Tuesday January 12, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of the late Manuel Sousa and the daughter of the late Maria da Conceicao (Cabral) and Jacinto Moniz. Born in St. Michael, Azores, Mrs. Sousa moved to this country many years ago and was an assembler...