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Suzanne Drolet

Suzanne Drolet

May 9, 2023

New Bedford - Suzanne Drolet, age 58, Passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. Suzanne was born in New Bedford to the late Donald Drolet and Rita (Dextraze) Mello. Suzanne is survived by her children Joe Drolet and his wife Samantha, Jonathan DaSilva Sr. and his wife Monica, and...

Manuel "Leite" Lima

Manuel "Leite" Lima

May 9, 2023

Manuel “Leite” Lima Dad was a provider, his greatest joy in life was knowing that his wife and kids were taken care of, he did not want us to go without like he did growing up. On a daily basis he would touch base to inquire if any of us needed anything, a ride to school, a cookie, melancia,...

Lucy (Reis) Almeida

Lucy (Reis) Almeida

May 8, 2023

Dartmouth – Lucy (Reis) Almeida, age 78, of Dartmouth, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 at home with her loving family by her side. Lucy was born in St. Michael, to the late Luis Moniz Reis, Sr. and Mariana Conceicao Reis. She had been a hairdresser at Hair In Motion for many years. Lucy is survived by her...

Cidalia Smith

Cidalia Smith

May 8, 2023

New Bedford – Cidalia Smith, age 67, of New Bedford, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 at St Lukes Hospital. Cidalia was born in St. Michael, Azores to the late Mariana (Motta) Pacheco and Jose Pacheco. Survivors include her good friend Carlos Alexandre Pereira. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth Street, New Bedford MA.

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Joanne 'Jojo' (Gamache) Cabral

Joanne 'Jojo' (Gamache) Cabral

May 7, 2023

Mattapoisett – Our beloved Joanne "JoJo" Cabral passed away Sunday, May 7th 2023, in the comfort of her home surrounded by family, and most of all her husband, Stephen Cabral, who adored her since they were fifteen years old. She was 70 years old. Born on November 12, 1952 to the late Ray and Amy Gamache, she graduated in...

Barbara Afonso

Barbara Afonso

May 5, 2023

Fall River – Barbara A. Afonso, Age 72, Passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side. Barbara was born in Acushnet, MA to the late John A. Lopes and Grace (Barros) Lopes. She had worked and retired as an operations specialist with the Bank Of Chicago Barbara loved cooking. She...

Ana Brizida

Ana Brizida

May 4, 2023

New Bedford – Ana (Pacheco) Brizida, age 92, Passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 at home with her loving family by her side. Ana was born in Furnas, St. Michael to the late Augustine Santos, and Maria E. (Pacheco) Santos, and was married to the late Rolando M. Brizida. Ana is survived by her sons Carlos Brizida and his...

Carmen (Acevedo) Roldan

Carmen (Acevedo) Roldan

May 1, 2023

New Bedford – Carmen Roldan, age 85, of Fairhaven, passed away after a brief and courageous battle with cancer on Monday, May 1, 2023 at Hathaway Manor with her loving family by her side. She was the wife of the late Alfredo Roldan. She was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico and had been a loving homemaker to her family...

Sharon Fernandes

Sharon Fernandes

Apr 28, 2023

New Bedford – Sharon Fernandes, age 70, of Acushnet, MA passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. Sharon was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Charles Fernandes and Rosalina (Souza) Fernandes. She loved spending time with her family, loved her dogs and she also enjoyed going...

Milton Joseph Fonseca

Milton Joseph Fonseca

Apr 27, 2023

New Bedford – Milton Joseph Fonseca, age 81, of New Bedford passed away on April 27, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Milton was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Oliver Fonseca and Helen (Santos) Fonseca. He had been a custodian for the New Bedford Public Schools for many years. Milton is survived by his brothers, Oliver Fonseca,...

Philip Winn

Philip Winn

Apr 23, 2023

New Bedford – Philip Winn, age 83, of Plainville, MA and formerly New Bedford, MA passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Life Care Center of Attleboro after a brief battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his wife Karleen Winn (Pacheco). Philip was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Agnes Winn (Egan) and Philip Winn....

Jose Pacheco Soares

Jose Pacheco Soares

Apr 22, 2023

New Bedford – Jose Pacheco Soares, age 86, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Jo-Anne M. (Desrosiers) Soares. Jose was born in Salga, Sao Miguel, Portugal to the late Jose Alfaiate and Maria Conceicao (Bulhoes) Alfaiate. He had worked as...

Awilda Rodriguez-Guzman

Awilda Rodriguez-Guzman

Apr 22, 2023

New Bedford – Awilda Rodriguez-Guzman, age 59, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2023 at home. Awilda was born in Naranjito, Puerto Rico to the late Nilda Guzman and Guilhermo Rodriguez. She is survived by her brother, Juan Luis Santiago.

Princeton Amina

Princeton Amina

Apr 21, 2023

New Bedford – Princeton Amina, age 30, of New Bedford, MA passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 21, 2023 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Ivette Cruz-Amina. Princeton was born in New Bedford, MA to Robin (Amina) Lavoie. He had worked as a painter in the area for most of his life. Princeton had a strong...

Stephen Braz

Stephen Braz

Apr 18, 2023

North Dartmouth – Stephen Jesus Braz, age 80, of Dartmouth, MA passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. He was born in New Bedford to the late Carminda (Almeida) Braz and John Braz Sr, and had two brothers John Braz Jr, of Fairhaven, and Leslie Braz, of Maryland, all gone before him. He was married almost...

David Decambra

David Decambra

Apr 17, 2023

David Edward DeCambra passed away peacefully in his home on April 17th, 2023 at the age of 64. David was the captain of his dart league, and played alongside his late friend Joe Carr. He enjoyed driving his cars, namely his Mustang convertible. In his retirement, David loved collecting coins, and working on restoring his Thunderbird. He took great...

Jose Angel Arroyo Arroyo

Jose Angel Arroyo Arroyo

Apr 9, 2023

New Bedford – Jose Angel Arroyo Arroyo, age 39, of New Bedford, MA passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 4, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital. Jose was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico and was the beloved son of Carmen Ines Arroyo. Jose is survived by his mother, Carmen Arroyo and his siblings, William Arroyo, Aracelys, Carmen Iris, Jazmin, Sara...

John Costa

John Costa

Apr 8, 2023

New Bedford – John Costa, age 84, of New Bedford, MA passed away peacefully on Friday, April 7, 2023 with his loving family at his side. John was the son of the late Joseph V. and Alice (Pimental) Costa. He is survived by his wife, Sandra DeCarlo and was the husband of the late Hilda (Lawrence) Costa. John was...

Joao A. Silva

Joao A. Silva

Apr 8, 2023

New Bedford – Joao A. Silva passed away April 8th at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Joao was preceded by his wife of 53 years Maria C. Silva. Joao worked in the fishing industry most of his life. He was the owner and skipper of the FV Senhora da...

Miguel D. Pavao

Miguel D. Pavao

Apr 8, 2023

New Bedford – Miguel D. Pavao, age 81, of Dartmouth passed away on April 8, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Miguel was the beloved husband of Gilda (Raposo) Pavao, with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. Miguel was born in Pilar da Bretanha, Sao Miguel, Azores to the late Jose Pavao and Ilda...

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