Michael Ponte
Dec 31, 2026
New Bedford – Michael David Ponte, age 68, of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Mike was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Natalie (Pimental) Ponte and George Ponte. He is survived by 3 children, Jodie Lambeau, Tracy Ponte, and Nicole Ponte; a stepson, Dylan Ponte; a grandchild, Aubrey Sherman; and 5 siblings: Michele Ponte, Kenny...
Jose Manuel Vieira
Feb 2, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father Jose Manuel Vieira,age 81, who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on February 2, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Amelia (Cabral) Vieira.
Born on July 31, 1944, Jose was the cherished son of the late Manuel and Carolina (Adriano) Vieira. He was...
David Medeiros
Jan 27, 2026
David Medeiros, age 79, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on January 27, 2026, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, surrounded by the love of his family. was the beloved husband of Paul De Araujo.
Born on October 22, 1946, in New Bedford, MA, David was the son of the late Antone Medeiros and Josephine Medeiros. A dedicated professional, he...
Michael Mello
Jan 26, 2026
Michael Mello, 63, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on January 26, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. Born on April 7, 1962, to the late Manuel Mello and Dolores (Ferreira) Mello, Michael was a loving father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend.
Michael’s greatest joy in life came from spending time with those he loved. He cherished his children,...
Priscilla "Pat" E. (Correia) Alexander
Jan 19, 2026
Priscilla “Pat” Correia Alexander passed away on January 19, 2025 at the age of 99. She was the beloved wife of the late Alphonse Alexander, who passed away in 1999. Born in New Bedford, MA she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Emma (England) Correia.
She is survived by her sons, David Rose and his wife, Carol of Dartmouth, MA...
Jose Miguel
Jan 18, 2026
Jose Miguel, age 89, of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved husband of Maria Jose (Pavao) Miguel.
Born on May 22, 1936, in Joao Bom, Bretanha, Sao Miguel, Acores, he was the cherished son of the late Jose Miguel Senra and Maria (Alexandrina) Miguel....
Jose Semedo
Jan 17, 2026
Jose Semedo, age 84, of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved husband of Joana (Gomes) Semedo.
Born on July 18, 1941, in Brava, Cape Verde, he was the cherished son of the late Manuel Semedo and Benvinda (Pina) DePina. Jose dedicated many years of...
Duarte M. Viveiros
Jan 13, 2026
Duarte M. Viveiros, age 70, peacefully passed away on, Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born on March 2, 1955, in Acores, Portugal, Duarte was the cherished son of the late Maria (Pacheco ) Bento and Jose Bento. He worked at Howland Place as a Maintenance Man.
Duarte is survived by his son, Nelson Viveiros and his wife Natalie...
Charles Viera
Jan 9, 2026
Charles Viera, age 87, peacefully passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Sippican Nursing Facility, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 26, 1938, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Charlie was the cherished son of the late Maria (Rebello) Viera and Joseph Viera. He was the beloved husband of the late Joycelyn "Joyce" M. Viera.
Throughout his life, Charlie was...
Jose "Pireza" Pereira DeAvila
Jan 8, 2026
Jose "Pireza" Pereira DeAvila, age 102, of Dartmouth, MA, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth on January 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of the late Albertina (Andrade) Avila.
Born on November 1, 1923, in Faial, Azores, Jose was the beloved son of the late Cecilia deJesus (Branco) Avila and...
Alberto Duarte
Jan 7, 2026
Alberto Duarte, age 77, of New Bedford, MA, passed away at home on January 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 3, 1948, in Sao Miguel, Azores, Alberto was the beloved son of the late Jordao and Carmelia (Torres) Duarte.
Alberto is survived by his siblings, Victor Duarte and his wife Delfina of Dartmouth, Eduardo Duarte and his...
Gloria Maria Colon
Jan 4, 2026
Gloria Maria (Rivera Guadalupe) Colon, age 84, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 12, 1941, in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, Gloria was the cherished daughter of the late Concepcion Rivera and Eva (Guadalupe) Rivera.
She dedicated a significant portion of her life to her career in the...
Manuel Araujo
Jan 3, 2026
Manuel (Manny) Araujo, age 84, of Dartmouth, MA, passed away peacefully at home on January 3, 2026, after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Deolinda (Arruda) Araujo and the late Maria (Costa) Araujo.
Born on July 10, 1941, in Bretanha, Sao Miguel, Azores, Manuel was the beloved son of the late Joao and...
Isaac Tejeda Rosario
Jan 1, 2026
Isaac Tejeda Rosario, age 44, passed away in New York. Born on May 28, 1981, in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the Ramon Tejeda and Milagros Rosario.
Visitation services will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Perry Funeral Home, located at 111 Dartmouth Street, New Bedford, MA, from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 A.M. with a service at...
Kenneth Abel Almeida
Dec 31, 2025
Kenneth Abel Almeida, age 76, of Dartmouth, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born on January 19, 1949, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, he was the beloved son of the late Abel Almeida and Mary S. (Amaral) Almeida.
Ken proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He also served in the...
Antonio Humberto Aguiar Pacheco
Dec 30, 2025
Antonio Humberto Aguiar Pacheco, age 76, of Dartmouth, MA, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the cherished husband of Maria F. (Pimentel) Pacheco.
Born on January 28, 1949, Antonio was a beloved son of the late Jose Luis Pacheco and Maria F. (Aguiar) Pacheco. Antonio is survived...
Elaine R. (Beauparland) Lima
Dec 30, 2025
“ Just remember in the winter
Far beneath the bitter snow
Lies the seed that with the sun’s love
In the spring becomes the rose”
Elaine Rose (Beauparland) Lima, age 90, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the Royal of Fairhaven Nursing Home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the cherished wife of Manuel F....
Cheryl Ann Jackson (Souza)
Dec 27, 2025
Cheryl Ann Jackson (Souza), 60, of Dartmouth, passed away on December 27, 2025 surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness at Saint Anne’s Hospital.
Cheryl was born on May 3, 1965, in New Bedford to the late Arthur Souza and the late Jeanne Souza. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who found joy in life’s...
Wesley A. Barao
Dec 26, 2025
Wesley A. Barao, age 77, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth, where he had resided after suffering a debilitating stroke in 2014.
Born on December 18, 1948, he was the only son of the late Frank Barao and Marie (Medeiros) Barao. His early years prepared him well for a life dedicated...
Debra Costa
Dec 23, 2025
Debra Costa, age 68, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, surrounded by the love of her family. She is now reunited with her beloved life companion, James Lammers, with whom she shared many years of love, partnership, and devotion.
Born on May 21, 1957, Debra was the beloved...
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