Obituaries

Feb 19, 2023

New Bedford – Kimberly Vastano, age 52, of Fall River, MA passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. Kimberly was born in Providence, R.I. and was the daughter of Paula (Panchak) Vastano and the late Louie Vastano. She had worked as a Personal Care Attendant for Tempus Unlimited....

Feb 13, 2023

New Bedford – Luis Fernando Nunez Cruz, age 63, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023. Luis was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and was the beloved son of the late Angel R. Nuneza Ortiz and Carmen Lidia Cruz Martinez. He is survived by his children , grandchildren, brothers and sisters as well as several nieces and nephews....

Feb 13, 2023

Redwood City, CA – Bernardete De Sousa, Age 89, of Redwood City, California, Formerly a resident of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023 at home with her loving family at her side. Bernardete was born in Madeira, Portugal and was the daughter of the late Antonio Ferro and Maria (DeJesus) Ferro, and was the wife...

Feb 12, 2023

New Bedford -William Britto, age 57, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at his residence. William was born in New Bedford, Ma and was the son of the late Lorraine (Sunderland) and William Britto Sr. He worked in the construction industry. He is survived by his siblings, Dorine Charamba and her husband Joseph of...

Feb 12, 2023

New Bedford – Maria Ana (Cunha) de Sousa, age 90, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel A. de Sousa. Maria was born in Agua de Pau, St. Michael, Azores to the late Luis “Lafononso” Cunha...

Feb 12, 2023

Theresa Marie (Macedo) Souza, 71, of New Bedford, surrendered to eternal life in heaven, with her Holy Father, on February 12, 2023. After a courageous fight she took her last breath peacefully holding hands with her two loving daughters Erica Souza Trahan and Dr. Jauna Souza-Quatrano DMD while being raised up to the Lord in song. Born on December...

Feb 6, 2023

New Bedford – Joao F. Pimentel, age 74, of New Bedford, MA passed away peacefully on Monday, February 6, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Geraldine (Amaral) Pimentel. Joao was born in Ribeira Quente, São Miguel, Azores to the late Jose Jacinto Pimentel Jr. and Silvana L....

Feb 5, 2023

New Bedford – Julianne A. (Abbott) Medeiros, age 79, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert D. Medeiros. Julianne was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Elbert Walker Abbott and Evelyn M. (Ward)...

Feb 4, 2023

New Bedford – Angel Luis Rivera Jr., age 62, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 4, 2023. Angel was born in Manati, Puerto Rico and was the beloved son of Isabel (Natal) Rivera and the late Angel Luis Rivera Sr. He had been a self employed laborer in the area for many years before retiring. Angel is survived by...

Feb 4, 2023

New Bedford – Rosemarie V. "Rosie" (Pereira) Riley, age 82, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at home with her loving family by her side. Rosemarie was born in New Bedford, MA and was the beloved daughter of the late Maximiano Pereira and Carminda (Lameira) Pereira. She had worked in the housekeeping department at...

Jan 26, 2023

New Bedford – James Michael Riley Fox, age 50, of New Bedford, MA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 26, 2023. James was born in Hopkinton, MA and was the beloved son of Susan (Connors) Fox and the late John Fox. He had been a machinist for KMS Machine for many years. He was an avid traveler, who would...

Jan 20, 2023

Jan 20, 2023

New Bedford – Irene Macedo, age 85, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Macedo. Irene was born in New Bedford, and was the beloved daughter of the late Antone Carreiro and Maria (Ponte) Carreiro. She worked for many years doing clerical work at the Dartmouth...

Jan 19, 2023

Jan 19, 2023

Dartmouth – Maria E. (Caboz) Pimentel, age 97, of South Dartmouth, MA passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. She was the beloved wife of the late Ernesto Pimentel. Maria was born in Sao Miguel, Azores and was the beloved daughter of the late Manuel Caboz Jacinto and Diolinda (Narcizo) Caboz. She had worked...

Jan 18, 2023

Jan 18, 2023

New Bedford – Catherine “Catarina” O. Mello, age 86, of Acushnet, MA passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel C. Mello. She was born in Sao Miguel, Azores to the late Antonio F. De Mello and Maria (Oliveira) Mello. Cathy, as...

Jan 17, 2023

Jan 17, 2023

New Bedford – Leonel “Leo” Sylvia, age 97, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 after a brief illness surrounded by his loved ones. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara (Cunha) Sylvia. Leo was born in New Bedford, MA and was the son of the late Joseph V. Sylvia and Antoinette (Guertin)...

Jan 17, 2023

Bruce E. Summers, 65 formerly of Santa Ana, California passed away peacefully January 17th, 2023 surrounded by loved ones near and far through loving thoughts and prayers. Bruce was a gifted guitarist, he had a special flair and unique ability to transcend his style of music with other styles. Bruce's deep rooted passion for American Blues led him to...