Obituaries

Apr 5, 2014

New Bedford – Ronald De Barros, age 55 of New Bedford, died on April 5, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a brief period of declining health. He was born in New Bedford, 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...

Apr 3, 2014

New Bedford - Norberto Mendez, age 86 of New Bedford, passed away, peacefully, on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at Sacred Heart Home. He was the loving husband of 61 years to Crusita (Vega) Mendez and the son of Manuela (Marrero) and John Mendez. He was born in Puerto Rico and served as a Merchant Marine for 42 years until...

Apr 2, 2014

New Bedford – Julia Cuadrado, age 73 of New Bedford, passed away surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at home. She was born in Puerto Rico and was the loving wife of Jose Cruz and the daughter of the late Celia (Torres) and Jose Cuadrado. Survivors include her husband Jose, 3 sons; Luis, Jose and Antonio...

Apr 2, 2014

New Bedford – Lisa P. DePina, age 47 of New Bedford, passed away, unexpectedly, on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was born in New Bedford, where she spent all of her life, the daughter of Antoinette DePina and the late Paul Fortes. Lisa worked briefly as a Retail Clerk for Filene’s. She was very close...

Apr 2, 2014

New Bedford - Richard Marshall, age 91 of New Bedford, died on Wednesday April 2, 2014 at St Lukes Hospital. He was the loving husband of Rita E. (Auger) Marshall and the son of Olivia (Pimental) and John G. Marshall. He was born in New Bedford, lived here all his life and worked as a steam engineer for UMASS...

Mar 30, 2014

New Bedford – Broderick “Brody” William Sylvia passed away, unexpectedly, on Thursday March 27th, 2014 at Home. He was born at St. Luke’s Hospital on January 13, 2014 weighing 7lbs 12oz, 21 inches long. Brody was a strong boy from birth with a very curious nature. He gave so much indescribable joy to his family especially his loving parents...

Mar 28, 2014

New Bedford – Maria Fatima Salgado, age 71, died, unexpectedly, on Friday, March 28, 2014 at her home in New Bedford. She was the loving wife of Antonio D. Salgado and the daughter of Maria Fatima Sousa. Mrs. Salgado was born in Terceira, Azores, moved to this country in 1963 and worked as a Stitcher in the clothing industry....

Mar 28, 2014

New Bedford – Domingo Adorno, age 67 of New Bedford, passed away, peacefully, on Friday, March 28, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Maria Adorno and the son of the late Francisco and Maria (Rivera) Adorno. He was born in Puerto Rico and has lived in this area since 1988. Mr. Adorno...

Mar 24, 2014

New Bedford – Dario Felix Pizarro, age 86 of New Bedford, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2014 at New Bedford Health Care Center. He was the husband of the late Rosalia (Ilarraza) Pizarro and the son of Antonia (Pizarro) and Juan Felix. Dario was born in Vieques, Puerto Rico and worked as a Supervisor at Aluminum Window Manufacturer...

Mar 23, 2014

New Bedford – Virginia daSilva, age 89 of New Bedford, passed away surrounded by her family, on Sunday, March 23, 2014 at New Bedford Health Care Center. She was the loving wife of the late Manuel DaSilva and the daughter of the late Amelia (Pacheco) and Joao Pacheco. She was born in Graciosa, Azores and lived in New Bedford...

Mar 21, 2014

New Bedford – Anna Winterson, age 76 of New Bedford, passed away surrounded by her family, on Friday, March 21, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Ronald William Winterson and the daughter of Mary (Mendes) Hillman. She was born in Newport, R.I., lived all of her life in New Bedford and worked...

Mar 19, 2014

New Bedford – Richard George McCleery, age 75 of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at The Oaks after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of Dale (Costa) McCleery and the son of Emma (Hamilton) and Andrew McCleery. Richard was born in Barrington, New Jersey, moved to this area in 1980 and worked as...

Mar 19, 2014

New Bedford – Maureen Goulart, age 57 of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the daughter of Thelma (Roderick) Gonsalves. Maureen was born in New Bedford and was a dedicated homemaker. She is survived by her son, Cory Goulart and granddaughter Isabella Goulart of California; 3 siblings: Pamela Goulart of...

Mar 17, 2014

Mar 12, 2014

New Bedford – Lidia Dutra, age 85 of Dartmouth, died Wednesday March 12, 2014 at St Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Richard M. Dutra. Born in Dartmouth, she was the daughter of the late William Cabral Sr. and Mary (Dias) Cabral. Lidia was a graduate of Dartmouth High School and worked as a bookkeeper...

Mar 12, 2014

Lupercia Medeiros, age 87 of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at New Bedford Health Care Center after a period of declining health. She was the loving widow Silvestre Medeiros and the daughter of Maria (Furtado) and Joao Tiburcio. She was born in Ribeira Quente, Azores, moved to this country in 1969 and worked as a...

Mar 11, 2014

New Bedford - Zelia (Perinho) Franco, age 84 of New Bedford, died, peacefully, at St. Luke's Hospital after a period of declining health. She was the loving widow of Nuno Franco and the daughter of Antonia (Velho) and Benjamin Ricardo Perinho. Zelia was born in Santa Maria, Azores and moved to this country in 1957 where she was a...

Mar 9, 2014

Dartmouth: Silvino Couto, age 89 of Dartmouth, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. He was survived by his loving wife Adelina (Mendonca) Couto. Born in St. Michael, Azores, moved to this country in 1966 and lived in Dartmouth for many years. Silvino was a son of the late Evangelina and Manuel Couto. He...

Mar 9, 2014

New Bedford – Joseph J. Patla, age 94 of New Bedford, passed away, peacefully, on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of 71 years to Olive (Mello) Patla and the son of Katarzina (Miloszewska) and Peter Patla. He was born in New Bedford where, excluding his time in the military, he spent...

Mar 2, 2014

Concord, Ma – Richard “Richy” Maciel Arruda, age 37 of New Bedford, died, unexpectedly, on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Emerson Hospital. He was the loving husband of Elisabete Faria and the son of Adriana (Maciel) and Manuel Arruda. He was born in New Bedford, where he spent all of his life and worked as a Carpenter for DDC...