Obituaries

Vincent L.  Furtado

Vincent L. Furtado

Mar 14, 2013

NEW BEDFORD — Vincent L. Furtado, 87, of New Bedford, died on Thursday, March 14, 2013, after a courageous battle with an illness. Born on September 3, 1925, in Brookline, MA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Maria Furtado. Vincent grew up in New Bedford, MA. He then served in the United States Air Force from...

Mariana C.  Dos Reis

Mariana C. Dos Reis

Mar 13, 2013

Westport – Mariana C. dos Reis, aged 94, died Wednesday, March 13 at her daughter's home in Westport with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Luis dos Reis who passed away in 2011. Mariana was the loved mother of Lucia Almeida, Miquelina Fonseca both of Dartmouth, Maria E. Pacheco of Westport, Maria Fatima...

Jose G.  Camara

Jose G. Camara

Mar 12, 2013

Jose G. Camara, age 48, passed away unexpectedly on March 12th in New Bedford. Mr. Camara was the son of Grizelda Camara and the late Jose Camara. Jose is survived by his mother, a sister Rosa Cambra, his two daughters: Kelly A. Camara and Amanda M. Camara, as well as three grandchildren; Milton Silva Jr., Emily Silva and Lily...

Jose G.  Da Silva

Jose G. Da Silva

Mar 11, 2013

New Bedford- Jose G. Da Silva, age 90, died Monday, March 11th at St. Luke’s Hospital. Jose was the beloved husband of the late Angelina Da Silva. Survivors include his three sons: Roy Silva of New Bedford, Silverio Da Silva of Florida, and Carlos Da Silva of New Bedford. He was also survived by 10 grandchildren: Deborah Harding of...

Paul S. Rezendes, Sr.

Paul S. Rezendes, Sr.

Mar 8, 2013

New Bedford- Paul S. Rezendes Sr. age 66, passed away on Friday, March 8th at his home surrounded by his family. Paul is survived by his loving wife Isabel (Tavares), his daughter Heidi Deus, his son Paul "Rez" Rezendes Jr., two grandchildren Justin Deus and Alissa Deus, his brother Dennis, husband of Joyce, of Dartmouth, and two sister in-laws:...

Joseph Souza

Joseph Souza

Mar 8, 2013

Joseph Souza, age 77, died Friday, March 8th at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. He was the husband of Gloria O. (Caron) Souza of New Bedford for 56 years. His survivors include: his children Joseph Souza Jr., husband of Laurie, and William Souza both of New Bedford, as well as his siblings Charlie Souza, Susie (Souza); his 5 grandchildren: Tiffany-Ann,...

Jose F. Carreiro

Jose F. Carreiro

Mar 2, 2013

Dartmouth- Jose F. Carreiro, age 92, died Saturday, March 2nd at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. He was the husband of the late Julieta (Moniz) Carreiro. Mr. Carreiro was the loving father of Agostinho Carreiro of New Bedford, Jose Carreiro of Dartmouth, Isabel Pimentel of New Bedford and Julieta Pickering of Dartmouth. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren: Edna...

Peter J. Bousquet

Peter J. Bousquet

Feb 26, 2013

Acushnet- Peter J. Bousquet, 81, of Acushnet, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday February 26th . Born in Acushnet, son of the late Peter Bousquet and Edith (Pittsley) Bousquet. Peter retired after many years at Reynolds Dewalt Printing. He enjoyed woodworking, game shows, gardening, and splittingwood for the winter. Survivors Include: two sons, David Bousquet of Dartmouth, Peter...

Joao Dacunha

Joao Dacunha

Feb 26, 2013

New Bedford – Joao DaCunha, aged 80 years, passed away on Tuesday, February 26th at St. Luke’s Hospital. Joao was the beloved husband of Ana (DaCruz) DaCunha of New Bedford. He was the loving father of 3 children: Rosa Santos and her husband Joao of New Bedford; Celia Frazier and her husband Frederick of New Bedford; and John DaCunha...

John Lima

John Lima

Feb 26, 2013

New Bedford – John Lima, age 86 years, died Tuesday, February 26th at St. Luke’s Hospital after a period of declining health. He was the loving husband of Ethel (Fortes) Lima of N. Dartmouth. Mr. Lima is survived by his two children: Carl John Lima of Acushnet and Kathleen Alison Silva and her husband Daniel, of N. Dartmouth. Other...

Evelyn G. Silva

Evelyn G. Silva

Feb 25, 2013

Marion – Evelyn G. Silva, aged 96 years, died Monday, February 25th at Sippican Healthcare of Marion. She was the beloved wife of the late Francisco Silva. She was the loving mother of Janice V. Fernald, wife of Paul, of New Bedford, Bradley P. Silva, husband of Sandra, of Assonet, grandmother of Greg Silva of Wareham, Jeff Silva of...

Elsie (Cabral) Souza

Elsie (Cabral) Souza

Feb 24, 2013

New Bedford – Elsie (Cabral) Souza, aged 94 years, died Sunday, February 24, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Mrs. Souza was born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Margaret (Souza) Cabral and the late Joseph L. Cabral. She was an office worker for Morse Cutting Tools and was a member of the Mt. Carmel Seniors, Morse Cutting Tools...

Jose Correia Domingos

Jose Correia Domingos

Feb 21, 2013

NEW BEDFORD – Jose Correia Domingos, aged 97 years, died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 21st at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was born in Salga, São Miguel, Açores, Portugal, son of Maria Helena (Pereira) and Francisco Correia Domingos. Jose was the husband of the late Maria (Melo) Domingos. He resided in New Bedford since 1950 and was a parishioner of...

Patricia A. Gata

Patricia A. Gata

Feb 20, 2013

Dartmouth- Patricia A. Gata, age 57 passed away Wednesday February 20th at her home in Dartmouth after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Jose Gata of Dartmouth. Patricia was the proud mother of Jeremy Gata husband of Lori of New Bedford, Jason Gata of New Bedford and John Medeiros husband of Betty of Fall...

Antonio Defrias

Antonio Defrias

Feb 18, 2013

Boston – Antonio DeFrias, of New Bedford, age 68 years, died February 18th at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He was the loving father of Rosemary DeFrias and Lori Ann DeFrias both of Westport, and Commander Antonio DeFrias of the United States Navy of Virginia Beach, Va. He is also survived by his grandson Patrick Hawes DeFrias, his 2 sisters...

Antonio J. "Tony"  Gravato

Antonio J. "Tony" Gravato

Feb 18, 2013

Antonio J. "Tony" Gravato, age 47 years, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 18th at his home in New Bedford. He was the loving son of Estrela (Pimentel) of Figueira da Foz, Portugal and the late Jose Gravato. He is survived by his brother Luciano Gravato and Pedro Gravato, both of Figueira da Foz; his daughter Celina Houtman of Dartmouth...

Martin P.  Cairns, Jr.

Martin P. Cairns, Jr.

Feb 18, 2013

New Bedford – Martin P. Cairns Jr., age 77 years, died Monday, February 18th at St. Luke’s Hospital. He is survived by his brother Robert J. Cairns of New Bedford; his sister Barbara Cassidy, wife of Steven, from Cape Coral, Florida; his niece Maureen Aguiar Missey and 3 nephews: Christopher Cassidy, Michael Cassidy and Steven Cassidy. Martin was born...

Juan Amparo Morales

Juan Amparo Morales

Feb 17, 2013

NEW BEDFORD – Juan Amparo Morales, aged 73 years, died Sunday, February 17th at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. He was the loving father of John and Emely Morales, both of Lawrence, Ma. He is also survived by his siblings: Julia Morales, Heena Morales, Leonarda Morales, Elena Morales, Junior Rivera and Cheo Morales; as well as 6 grandchildren. Juan...

Lynne B. Vancour

Lynne B. Vancour

Feb 16, 2013

Lynne B. Vancour, of New Bedford, age 50 years, died Saturday, February 16th at Beth Israel/Deaconess Hospital. She was the loving mother of 3 children: Daniel DePina, Geena Llinas and Gabriel Llinas, Jr., all of New Bedford. She is also survived by one grandson, Mason Llinas, her boyfriend Gabriel Llinas of New Bedford; 3 siblings: Bruce Vancour, Jr., Michael...

Balbina G. Rosa

Balbina G. Rosa

Feb 14, 2013

New Bedford – Balbina G. Rosa age 84, passed away on Thursday, February 14th at the Sacred Heart Home in New Bedford. Balbina was the beloved wife of the late Jose Rosa. She was the loving mother of Fatima Rosario of New Bedford and Maria Ventura of Dartmouth. Mrs. Rosa is also survived by her grandchildren; Norbert Rosa, Sandy...