Obituaries

Jan 17, 2013

New Bedford – Francelina deFrias, age 97, passed away on Thursday, January 17th at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Jorge Borges deFrias. Mrs. deFrias was the loving mother of Leonardo C. Frias, husband of Teresa, of Dartmouth, Jorge M. Frias of New Bedford, Rui C. Frias, husband of Leonor, of Dartmouth and the...

Jan 16, 2013

Dartmouth – Manuel Hilario, age 87 years, died Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. He was the loving husband of the late Isabel (Rosario) Hilario. Manuel was born in Algarve, Portugal and moved to this area in 1967. He was the son of the late Guilhermina (Luis) and Manuel Hilario. Mr. Hilario was a well-known Fado...

Jan 15, 2013

New Bedford – Donna Braga, age 60, died on January 15, at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford. She was the wife of the late Robert Braga. She was the loving mother of Adam Braga and Jen Braga of New Bedford. Mrs. Braga has 3 siblings: Loraine Coelho, Kathleen McDaniel and Joe Coelho all of New Bedford. Mrs. Braga...

Jan 14, 2013

Adelino P. Trindade, age 83 years, died peacefully at Kindred-Highlander Transitional Care and Rehab on Monday, January 14th. He was the beloved widower of Juventina daConceicao (Miguel) Trindade. Adelino was the loving father to 2 daughters; Vitalia Amaro of South Dartmouth and the late Lydia Santos. Mr. Trindade is survived by 4 grandchildren: Melissa Franco, Alex Amaro, Stephanie Gouveia...

Jan 14, 2013

Maria L. DeMedeiros, age 85, passed away on Monday, January 14 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. She was the beloved wife of the late Antonio DeMedeiros. Maria was the loving mother of Dolores Medeiros and Carlos Medeiros, husband of Rosemary, both of New Bedford. Mrs. DeMedeiros was the sister of Maria Silva of New Bedford. She is also...

Jan 13, 2013

Humberto J. DaCosta, age 96 years, died peacefully on January 13th at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Agnes M. (Moniz) DaCosta of New Bedford. Mr. DaCosta was the loving father of 3 children: Joyce A. DaSilva, wife of Donald, of North Dartmouth, James H. DaCosta, husband of Linda, of Stoughton, Ma and Joanne Barber, wife...

Jan 12, 2013

New Bedford – Louise Sarmento, age 90, died peacefully at The Oaks Nursing Home on Saturday, January 12th. She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel P. Sarmento Sr. Mrs. Sarmento was the loving mother of 4 sons: Daniel P. Sarmento Jr., Eugene Sarmento, Henry Sarmento all of New Bedford and Bruce Sarmento of Fort Worth, TX. She...

Jan 11, 2013

Jan 9, 2013

Nuno Franco, age 84 years, died peacefully at New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home on Wednesday, January 9th. He was the beloved husband of Zelia (Perinho) of New Bedford. Mr. Franco was the loving father of 4 sons: Amadeu Pedrosa, husband of Linda of West Palm Beach, Florida; Antonio Pedrosa of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Benjamin Pedrosa, husband of Ana Bela,...

Jan 8, 2013

Jan 6, 2013

Arminda A. “Minnie” Souza, age 89 years, died peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital on Sunday, January 6. She was the beloved widow of James Souza, who passed away August 27, 2010. Mrs. Souza was the loving mother of 1 daughter, Jane A. Carreiro of Dartmouth. She was the grandmother of Darren J. House of Dartmouth and the late Justin...

Jan 4, 2013

Maria Samagaio, age 92 years, died peacefully at New Bedford Health Care Center on Friday, January 4. She was the beloved widow of Domingos Samagaio Sr. who passed away July, 7 2012. Mrs. Samagaio was the loving mother of 2 sons: Domingos Samagaio Jr, husband of Helen, of Freetown and Paul Samagaio, husband of Rita, of New Bedford. Maria...

Jan 3, 2013

New Bedford – Ernesto E. deFraga died on January 3rd at home. He was the beloved husband of Eduina P. (Freitas) of New Bedford. Mr. deFraga was the loving father of 2 children: Jose Fraga and the late Maria Fraga, loving brother of Helena Fraga and Maria Fraga both of California, Fatima Hilario od Terceira and Agostinho Fraga of...

Jan 3, 2013

New Bedford – Ernesto E. deFraga died on January 3rd at home. He was the beloved husband of Eduina P. (Freitas) of New Bedford. Mr. deFraga was the loving father of 2 children: Jose Fraga and the late Maria Fraga, loving brother of Helena Fraga and Maria Fraga both of California, Fatima Hilario od Terceira and Agostinho Fraga of...

Jan 3, 2013

New Bedford – John F. Keigney, 82, died Thursday, January 3,2013, unexpectedly at home. John was the husband of the late Constance L. (Vertuccio) Keigney Mr. Keigney was a son of the late John and Mary (Ployer) Keigney of Boston. He was born in Boston and worked at Port Terminals Inc. as a freight handler until his retirement. John...

Jan 3, 2013

With family by his side, Alfred S. Rebello, age 74, passed away peacefully on January 3rd, 2013. Alfred affectionately known as “Reba” was a beloved husband and father. He is survived by his wife Beverly (Avilla) Rebello, son Steven and his wife Teri of Warren, RI, son Kenneth and his wife Tracy of Dartmouth, daughter Annette of Dartmouth, grandsons...

Jan 2, 2013

Dec 28, 2012

New Bedford – Hilda (Mendonca) Rose, died Friday, December 28, 2012, at the home of her daughter. She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel G. Rose. Hilda was the daughter of the late Maria (Silva) and Manuel Mendonca. Mrs. Rose is survived by her daughter Beverly Martin of New Bedford, her granddaughters Lisa Sylvia and Lori Levasseur,...

Dec 22, 2012

Dartmouth – Henrique Morais, age 82 years, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was the beloved husband of Alice (Hilario) Morais. Henrique was the father of Lucia Wood wife of Thomas of Westport and Olinda Calheta. He was also the brother of Mavilde DaCosta and DeOlinda Dias both of New Bedford, and...

Dec 22, 2012