Obituaries

Maria A. Costa

Maria A. Costa

Oct 5, 2014

New Bedford – Maria A. Costa, age 71 of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at her home in New Bedford. She was the loving wife of 48 years to Henrique A. Costa and the daughter of Amelia and Silvino Guedes. Mrs. Costa was born in Chaves, Portugal, moved to Angola in 1966 where she worked...

Frances Sylvia

Frances Sylvia

Oct 4, 2014

New Bedford -New Bedford – Frances Sylvia, age 83 of New Bedford, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the wife of the late Wendall Robert Sylvia. Frances was born in Acushnet, Ma, daughter of the late Manuel Costa . She was formerly employed as a Nurse’s Aide Her surviving family includes her son;...

William Sanchez Colon

William Sanchez Colon

Oct 4, 2014

New Bedford – William Sanchez Colon, age 66 of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of Herminia Colon and Alfonso Sanchez. After moving to this country, William worked as an Insurance Salesman until his retirement. Mr. Sanchez Colon was well liked by everyone and...

Faith A.  Brizida

Faith A. Brizida

Sep 30, 2014

New Bedford – Faith A. Brizida, age 70 of Dartmouth, passed away, peacefully, on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of Raymond P. Brizida, Sr. and the daughter of Agnes (Teves) and Joseph Bernard. Faith was a lifelong resident of this area and worked as a Prep Cook at The Olive Garden...

Joaquina Santos

Joaquina Santos

Sep 30, 2014

New Bedford – Joaquina Santos, age 91 of New Bedford, passed away, peacefully, on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at The Oaks. She was the widow of Louis Santos and the daughter of Mary (Oliveira) and John G. Andrade. Mrs. Santos was a lifelong resident of this area and worked as an Assistant Dietician until her retirement. She then worked...

Zuleyka Rivas

Zuleyka Rivas

Sep 27, 2014

New Bedford – Zuleyka Rivas, age 26, of New Bedford, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was born in Puerto Rico, daughter of Vivian Santiago of New Bedford and lived in this area since 2004. Her surviving family includes her mother, two brothers: Mario Rivas and Joseph Oquendo both of New Bedford; her grandmother,...

Joao  Dacunha

Joao Dacunha

Sep 19, 2014

New Bedford - Joao Catao da Cunha, age 88 of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2014, at the New Bedford Health Care Center after a long period of illness. He was the loving husband of Maria F. (Pereira) Cunha and the son of Maria de Jesus Catoa and Manuel Tome da Cunha. He was born in...

Lionel P. Ramos

Lionel P. Ramos

Sep 14, 2014

Fairhaven – Lionel P. Ramos, age 89 of Dartmouth, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2014 at Alden Court Nursing Center after a long period of declining health. He was the loving husband of Leonora (Aguiar) Ramos and the son of Maria (Pacheco Carvalho) and Joseph Ramos. Lionel was born in Fall River, moved to the Azores at the...

Maria (Lima) Couto

Maria (Lima) Couto

Sep 13, 2014

New Bedford – Maria Couto, age 84 of New Bedford, died at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 13, 2014. She was the loving wife of the late Manuel B. Couto of New Bedford and the duaghter of Maria R. (Melo) and Manuel I. Lima. She was born in Ribeira Quente, Sao Miguel, Açores, and moved to...

Luiza Demelo

Luiza Demelo

Sep 10, 2014

Luiza (Tavares) DeMelo, age 89 of Florida, formerly of New Bedford, died at Brooksville Health Care Center in Florida on September 10, 2014. She was the loving wife of the late Manuel R. DeMelo and the daughter of the late Angelina (Sousa) and Guilherme Tavares. Mrs. DeMelo was born in Sao Miguel, Açores, moved to this country in 1968...

Frank Perry

Frank Perry

Sep 8, 2014

Dartmouth – Frank Perry, age 78 of Dartmouth passed away on Monday, September 8, 2014 at his home with his family at his side. He was the loving husband of Barbara (Arruda) Perry of Dartmouth and son of Mildred (Teachman) and John Perry. He was born in Dartmouth and lived there all his life. Frank worked as a Truck...

Alvaro F. Reis

Alvaro F. Reis

Sep 3, 2014

Alvaro F. Reis, age 73 of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at New Bedford Nursing Care and Rehabilitation Hospital. He was the loving husband of Maria (Costa) Reis and the son of Angela Maria (Aguiar) and Manuel Ferreira Reis. Mr. Reis was born in Recife, Brazil, moved to Ginetes, São Miguel, Açores in 1953 before...

Helena Lewis

Helena Lewis

Sep 1, 2014

New Bedford – Helena Lewis, age 82 of New Bedford, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2014 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. She was the loving wife of Joseph Lewis and the daughter of Helen (Bauer) and Albert Edward Buckles. She was a lifelong resident of New Bedford and worked as a Supervisor at E Rosen Company until...

Joseph V. Medeiros

Joseph V. Medeiros

Aug 25, 2014

New Bedford – Joseph V. Medeiros, age 42 of New Bedford, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2014 at Royal Taber Nursing Home. He was the loving husband of Bridget Martel-Medeiros and the son of Pauline (Jean) and Joseph V. Medeiros. Mr. Medeiros was born in Fall River, lived most of his life in this area and worked as...

Jose M. Seco

Jose M. Seco

Aug 20, 2014

New Bedford – Jose M. Seco, age 72 of Dartmouth, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital following a brief illness. He was the loving husband of 47 years to Julia (Gravato) Seco and the son of Estrela (Nanim) and Mario Seco. He was born in Cova-Gala, Figueira da Foz,...

Deolinda  Dacosta

Deolinda Dacosta

Aug 14, 2014

New Bedford – Deolinda DaCosta, age 82, of New Bedford, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2014, at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the widow of Jose C. DaCosta. Deolinda was born in Faial, Azores and moved to this country in 1968. She worked as a stitcher for many years until her retirement. She is survived by her loving daughter,...

Alba M. Santangelo

Alba M. Santangelo

Aug 11, 2014

New Bedford – Alba M. Santangelo, age 91, of New Bedford, passed away Monday, August 11, 2014, at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the widow of Dominic A. Santangelo and daughter of the late Assunta (Leoncini) and Levio Cassiani. Alba was born in Bridgewater, MA. and lived in New Bedford since 1948. She worked at West End Laundry and...

Kenneth P. De Mello

Kenneth P. De Mello

Aug 10, 2014

New Bedford – Kenneth P. De Mello, age 72 of New Bedford, died, unexpectedly, on August 8, 2014 at his home. He was the husband of the late Rita Marie (Morin) De Mello and the son of Hilda (DaCosta) and Manuel Mello. Mr. De Mello was born in New Bedford and, excluding his time in the military, lived his...

Dorothy Furtado

Dorothy Furtado

Aug 10, 2014

New Bedford – Dorothy Furtado, age 84 of New Bedford, passed away, peacefully, on Sunday, August 10, 2014 at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home. She was the loving wife of 65 years to Walter Furtado and the daughter of Mary (Pacheco) and Serafin Vieira. Mrs. Furtado was born in Dartmouth, spent all of her life in this area...

Evelyn W.  Sylvia

Evelyn W. Sylvia

Aug 4, 2014

New Bedford – Evelyn W. Sylvia, age 91 of Dartmouth, passed away, peacefully, on Monday, August 4, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of 71 years to Lewis J. Sylvia and the daughter of Mary (Couto) and George Winderlick. She was born in Dartmouth and was a lifelong resident of this area. She was a...