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Carlos P. Sousa

Carlos P. Sousa

Nov 17, 2024

New Bedford – Carlos P. Sousa, age 78, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at St Lukes Hospital.

He was born in Nordeste, Sao Miguel, Azores and was the son of the late Maria daConceicao (Pacheco) DeSousa and Jose F. DeSousa. Carlos has worked for JJ Medeiros landscaping for many years.

Carlos is survived by his brother,...

Edgardo Barbosa

Edgardo Barbosa

Nov 17, 2024

North Dartmouth – Edgardo M. Barbosa, age 84, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at home with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Gabriela M. (Moniz) Barbosa of Dartmouth.

Edgardo was born in Ponta Garcia, Sao Miguel, Azores to the late Ernestina (Botelho) Barbosa and Armando Barbosa. Served his country in Guine, was a...

João Carlos Braga

João Carlos Braga

Nov 16, 2024

New Bedford – João Carlos Braga, age 72, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at home with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Andrea (Roderick) Braga of New Bedford.

João was born in Maia, Sao Miguel, Azores to the late Silvina Moniz and Pedro Moniz de Braga. He had worked at JF White Construction.

João...

João Manuel Raposo Botelho

João Manuel Raposo Botelho

Nov 15, 2024

New Bedford – It was on November 15, 2024 that God called our dear brother João Manuel Raposo Botelho, for his Holy Kingdom, at 78 years of age. He was the beloved husband of Evangelina de Encarnação Melo Ferreira Botelho of New Bedford. 

Born in Furnas, Sao Miguel, Azores to the late João Botelho and Maria Dos Santos (Raposo) Botelho. He...

Marjorie Rodericks

Marjorie Rodericks

Nov 14, 2024

Boston – Marjorie (Vineziale) Rodericks, age 64, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston with her loving family by her side. 

She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was the daughter of Stephen Vineziale and Priscilla (Smith) Braga. She had worked as a Special Needs School Bus Monitor for several schools in Fall River.

Marjorie is...

Jonathan Michael Macomber

Jonathan Michael Macomber

Nov 12, 2024

New Bedford — Jonathan Macomber, age 39, of Fall River, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 12. Born in Fall River, MA and a former resident of Dartmouth and Taunton, Jon was the loving son of Paula (Furtado) Bettencourt and John Macomber. 

He worked as a Floor Manager in the restaurant industry, where he was very well-respected and amassed dozens...

Carl Earl Bizarro

Carl Earl Bizarro

Nov 10, 2024

New Bedford – Carl Earl Bizarro, age 79, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Care One with his loving family by his side.

He was born in New Bedford, MA and was the son of the late Mary (Sylvia) Bizarro and Manuel Bizarro. Carl had worked as a Mechanic at Acushnet Company for over 30...

Jose Moreira Oliveira

Jose Moreira Oliveira

Nov 9, 2024

New Bedford – Jose Moreira Oliveira, age 78, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Maria Fernanda (DeMelo) Oliveira of New Bedford. 

Jose was born in Lomba da Sao Pedro, Sao Miguel, Azores to the late Maria Isabel (Moreira) and the late Joao Oliveira....

Jose David Botelho

Jose David Botelho

Nov 4, 2024

New Bedford – Jose David Botelho, age 83, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Ilda Maria (Pacheco) Botelho, who passed away in July of 2024. 

Jose was born in Furnas Sao Migael, Azores and was the son...

Agostinho J. DoRego

Agostinho J. DoRego

Nov 3, 2024

Boston – Agostinho Joao DoRego (Gus) died at Mass General Hospital on November 3, 2024 after a brief illness.

Born in Praia da Vitoria, Terceira, Azores, he emigrated to the United States in 1969 and settled in New Bedford, Ma. for most of his life.

He was the beloved son of the late Artur B. DoRego and Maria I. DoRego. He served...

Neil James Sullivan

Neil James Sullivan

Nov 3, 2024

New Bedford – Neil James Sullivan, age 48, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024 with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Melissa (Linhares) Sullivan.

He was born in New Bedford, MA and was the beloved son of Sandra K. (Lima) Sullivan and the late Hebert A. Sullivan. Neil had worked...

Linda J. (Allen) Vasconcelos

Linda J. (Allen) Vasconcelos

Nov 1, 2024

New Bedford – Linda J (Allen) Vasconcelos, age 71, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Friday, November 01, 2024 at home with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife and soul mate of Emanuel Vasconcelos for 45 plus years.

She was born in Middleboro, Massachusetts and was the beloved daughter of the late Phyllis Ruth (Chandler)...

Jeffrey J. Gonsalves

Jeffrey J. Gonsalves

Oct 31, 2024

Jeffrey J. Gonsalves, aged 73, passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2024, in New Bedford, MA. Born on February 22, 1951, Jeffrey was a lifelong resident of the area and a respected businessman in the community.

After graduating from Voc Tech in 1971, Jeffrey embarked on a successful career in the automotive industry. In 1978, he founded JC Auto Sales &...

Joao F. Tavares

Joao F. Tavares

Oct 31, 2024

New Bedford – Joao F. Tavares, age 73, of New Bedford, MA passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital on Thursday, October 31, 2024 with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Maria O. Tavares (Paiva).

Joao was born in São Miguel, Azores and was the son of the late Antonio Tavares and Francelina Tavares...

Manuel Pedro Camara

Manuel Pedro Camara

Oct 29, 2024

New Bedford – Manuel Camara, age 79, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at St Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of the late Maria (Aguiar) Camara, who passed away on May 12, 2023. He was born in Sao Miguel, Azores to the late Maria Merces (Correia) Camara and the late Jose de...

Maria L. Gouveia

Maria L. Gouveia

Oct 28, 2024

New Bedford – Maria L. Gouveia, age 74, of New Bedford, MA passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 28, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Dinarte Gouveia.

A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Maria was the heart of her family and the life of the party, always with her illuminating smile and joyful spirit. 

Born in Açores, Saõ Miguel,...

Valentina Rosa

Valentina Rosa

Oct 27, 2024

New Bedford – Valentina (Garcia) Rosa, age 95, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Leonardo Rosa.

She was born in Pico, Azores, Portugal and was the beloved daughter of the late Julia (Nunes) Garcia and Antonio Francisco...

Fernando P. Jacob

Fernando P. Jacob

Oct 27, 2024

New Bedford – Fernando P. Jacob, age 88, of Dartmouth, MA passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27th, 2024 at St. Lukes Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Mosteiros, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal. The oldest of 8 children, he was the beloved son of the late John P. Jacob and Geraldina (Pacheco) Jacob. Coming to the United States at...

Maria C. Pereira

Maria C. Pereira

Oct 22, 2024

New Bedford – Maria C. (Leite) Pereira, age 89, of South Dartmouth, MA passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Vantage of New Bedford with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Alfredo S. Pereira of South Dartmouth.

Maria was born in Sao Roque, Portugal and was the beloved daughter of the late Maria Rosa...

Mary R. Tavares

Mary R. Tavares

Oct 21, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mary R. (Almeida) Tavares, aged 92, of Dartmouth and formerly of New Bedford, MA. Mary peacefully passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Tavares.

Mary was born in St. Michael, Azores, Portugal, and was the beloved...

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