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Fay Sabija

Fay Sabija

Mar 6, 2022

New Bedford – Fay Sabija, age 82, of New Bedford passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Savoy Nursing Home. Born in New Bedford, MA she was the beloved daughter of Abedin Sabija and Zeat “Sarah” (Hassan) Sabija. Fay had been a stitcher at various local clothing manufacturers over the years. She loved animals, especially cats. She enjoyed...

Susan Tardiff

Susan Tardiff

Feb 27, 2022

03-09-1958 -02-27-2022 New Bedford - Susan went home to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on 2-27-2022. She was a faithful and active member of His Love Reaching Church New Bedford, Ma. Susan openly shared her love she had for the Lord with others. She always encouraged others with scriptures and words from the bible....

Leonard P. Hebert

Leonard P. Hebert

Feb 26, 2022

Boston – Leonard P. Hebert of Lakeville, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical center in Boston. He was the beloved husband of Adelia M. (deSousa) Hebert. Leonard was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Aldege Joseph Hebert and Mary (Florio) Hebert. He loved watching golf, football and basketball. Leonard is survived by...

Maria A. (Tavares) Silva

Maria A. (Tavares) Silva

Feb 25, 2022

New Bedford – Maria A. (Tavares) Silva, age 97, of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. She was the beloved wife of the late Agostinho P. Silva. Maria was born in Ribeira Cha, Sao Miguel, Azores to the late Jose Tavares Pacheco and Elvira da Conceicao (Pereira) Pacheco. She came...

Dinis S. Estrela

Dinis S. Estrela

Feb 25, 2022

Fall River – Dinis S. Estrela, age 70, of Dartmouth, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Maria Eduarda (Faria) Estrela. Dinis was born in Sao Miguel, Azores and was the son of the late Manuel de Sousa Estrela and Elvira (de Sousa) Estrela. He had worked for AFC...

Jorge S. Verissimo

Jorge S. Verissimo

Feb 23, 2022

New Bedford - Jorge S. Verissimo, age 70, of New Bedford, passed away at home peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 23, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Maria Isabel (Souza) Verissimo. Jorge was born São Mateus da Calheta, Terceira, Azores to the late Jose Verissimo and Maria Leonor (Silveira) Verissimo. After coming to...

Michelle P. (Zussy)  Rowe

Michelle P. (Zussy) Rowe

Feb 20, 2022

New Bedford – Michelle P. Rowe, age 68, of Fairhaven, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Herbert H. Rowe. She was born in New Bedford and was the daughter of Armand E. Zussy and Marcelle (Obomsawin) Zussy. Michelle is survived by her three children, Roland Normand...

Rosa Julia Vega

Rosa Julia Vega

Feb 19, 2022

New Bedford - Rosa Julia Vega, age 77, of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side. Rosa was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico to Julio Vega and Victoria Muniz. She had been a loving homemaker to her family throughout the years. She is survived by her...

Apostolos (Paul) Tsonis

Apostolos (Paul) Tsonis

Feb 18, 2022

Apostolos (Paul) Tsonis, 85, of Dartmouth, MA died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 18, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Maria (Marika) Tsonis. Paul was born in Skopelos, Greece where he served in the Greek military and worked as a police officer in Thessaloniki, Greece. After immigrating to the US in 1969, Paul’s next...

Eileen (Barboza) Lema

Eileen (Barboza) Lema

Feb 18, 2022

New Bedford – Eileen (Barboza) Lema, age 69, of New Bedford passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Leonard Lema. Born in New Bedford, MA she was the beloved daughter of Antonio Barboza and Winona (Sylvia) Barbosa. She had worked at Cornell Dubilier...

Rosemarie B. (Pereira) Silva

Rosemarie B. (Pereira) Silva

Feb 17, 2022

New Bedford – Rosemarie B. (Pereira) Silva, age 59, of New Bedford passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Octavio Silva. Rosemarie was born in New Bedford, MA and was the loved daughter of the late Maria (Borges) Pereira and the late John Pereira....

Christopher L. Martins

Christopher L. Martins

Feb 15, 2022

New Bedford – Christopher L. Martins, age 42, of New Bedford passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in New Bedford, MA he was the beloved son of Ana M. (Aguiar) Martins and the late Eduardo J. Martins. He had been employed as a cashier for Stop & Shop...

John Jesus Braz, Jr.

John Jesus Braz, Jr.

Feb 15, 2022

Fairhaven – John Jesus Braz, Jr., age 85, of Fairhaven, passed away on February 15, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Eileen M. (DeTerra) Braz. John was born in New Bedford, MA to the late John Jesus Braz, Sr. and Carminda S. (Almeida) Braz. He was a veteran of the...

Encarnação S. (Da Silva) Matos

Encarnação S. (Da Silva) Matos

Feb 12, 2022

New Bedford –Encarnação S. (Da Silva) Matos, age 91, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. She was the beloved wife of the late Julio Matos. Encarnação was born in Figueira da Foz, Portugal and was the beloved daughter of the late Augusto Maligno and Maria Rodrigues. She had worked at both Gordon’s and...

Francisco Vargas, Jr.

Francisco Vargas, Jr.

Feb 11, 2022

New Bedford – Francisco Vargas, Jr., age 42, of New Bedford passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Francisco was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico and was the beloved son of Francisco Vargas, Sr. and Nancy Olmo. He had worked as a delivery driver. He is survived by his parents, Francisco Vargas, Sr. and...

Janet Landrau

Janet Landrau

Feb 10, 2022

New Bedford – Janet Landrau, age 57, of New Bedford, MA passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Janet was born San Juan, Puerto Rico to Ferdinand Landrau and Rosa Melia (Torres-Pujols) Landrau. She had been a loving homemaker to her family over the years. She is survived by her children,...

Paulo Cardoso

Paulo Cardoso

Feb 10, 2022

Dartmouth – Paulo Cardoso, 40, of Dartmouth, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, February 10, 2022. Born in New Bedford, son of Joaquim and Maria Cardoso. Paul was a graduate of Dartmouth High School, class of 1999. He loved fishing and catching a good bass, he adored spending time with his nephew and niece, making to do lists, looking for that...

Carol A. Souza

Carol A. Souza

Feb 7, 2022

New Bedford – Carol A. Souza, age 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, February 7, 2022 following a long illness. Carol was born in New Bedford, MA and she was the beloved daughter of the late Richard and Lucille (nee Rapoza) Souza. She had worked at Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc and AT&T. The New Bedford native...

Brian Stone

Brian Stone

Feb 7, 2022

New Bedford – Brian Stone, age 54, of New Bedford passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 unexpectedly at his home. Born in New Bedford, MA he was the beloved son of Joyce (Santos) Medeiros and the late Robert Stone. He had been a truck driver for Frye Trucking Company for many years. Brian is survived his mother, Joyce...

Salome (Stringer) Spaziano

Salome (Stringer) Spaziano

Feb 6, 2022

Worcester – Salome (Stringer) Spaziano, age 71, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at UMass Medical Center in Worcester. Salome was born in Washington D.C. to the late Erford Stringer and Ruth (Cunningham) Stringer. She had been a bookkeeper and a waitress for many years. She loved her children and grandchildren very much. She loved playing...

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