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Joao M. Silveira

Joao M. Silveira

Sep 1, 2024

Joao M. Silveira

May 12, 1955 - September 1, 2024

Joao Silveira has passed away at the age of 69. In just a few months he was diagnosed with a blood disorder called Antiphospholipid syndrome. He was in the hospital for two months and had multiple surgeries. Although he was suffering you could see the fight in his eyes to push through...

Angel A. Nieves Marquez

Angel A. Nieves Marquez

Sep 1, 2024

New Bedford – Angel A. Nieves Marquez, age 65, of New Bedford, MA passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, September 1, 2024. 

Angel was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico to the late Ramon Nieves and Justina Marquez. He had worked for Edgewood Bogs for many years. He enjoyed camping and fishing in his free time as well as time...

Cody Reynolds-Sylvia

Cody Reynolds-Sylvia

Aug 31, 2024

On August 31, 2024, Cody passed away at the age of 25. He was a graduate of GNBVT in 2017. Cody was truly remarkable. He had a heart full of adventure to explore the world. He was filled with kindness, and the spirit of love that he shared with everyone he met. He persevered to overcome obstacles, and was selfless...

Nancy Alva Rivet

Nancy Alva Rivet

Aug 30, 2024

New Bedford – Nancy Alva (Osborne) Rivet, age 68, of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Andrew Rivet.

Nancy was born in New Bedford, MA to the late William Russell Osborne and Eleanor Elizabeth (Allen) Osborne. She had been a receptionist for Dr. Pollock’s...

Jacqueline M. Barboza

Jacqueline M. Barboza

Aug 25, 2024

In Loving Memory

The family of Jacqueline Barboza of New Bedford, MA is saddened to announce her passing on August 25, 2024 at the age of 83 years old. She was peacefully surrounded with all her family by her side.

She was the wife of her late husband Victor Barboza and was the daughter of the late John and Helen Martin Andrade....

Bernice Ponte

Bernice Ponte

Aug 24, 2024

New Bedford - Early Saturday morning, August 24, 2024, Bernice Silva Ponte, 97 of South Dartmouth and Sacred Heart Nursing Home had a date with an angel, to escort her home to paradise to be with the Lord. 

Bernice was born in New Bedford in 1927, to Manuel J. Silva and Rosa (Cordeiro) Silva. She loved her younger sister, the late...

Raimundo Cabral

Raimundo Cabral

Aug 22, 2024

New Bedford – Raimundo Cabral, age 91, of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Maria Helena (Carvalho) Cabral.

Raimundo was born in Ajuda da Bretanha, Sao Miguel, Azores to the late Mariano and Maria Rosa Cabral. He moved to the United States in...

Theresa Brune

Theresa Brune

Aug 21, 2024

Beloved mother, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother Theresa (Macedo) Brune, 90, of Mattapoisett, formerly of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024. 

Theresa was a constant source of joy, wisdom, and strength to those she met. Her faith was a core part of who she was, and she never hesitated to share it with others. She is fondly remembered for...

Alvin F. Magnett

Alvin F. Magnett

Aug 18, 2024

New Bedford – Alvin Francis Magnett, age 82, of East Freetown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Shirley A. (Ramos) Magnett.

Alvin was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Andrew Magnett and Ann (Lopes) Magnett. He had worked as a crane operator...

Jose G. Moniz

Jose G. Moniz

Aug 18, 2024

New Bedford – Jose G. Moniz, age 45, of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital with his loving family by his side. 

Jose was born in Agua de Pau, Sao Miguel, Azores and was the son of Virginio Moniz and Conceicao (Paulos) Moniz. He had worked as a roofer for Silva Roofing for 20...

Irene Ramos

Irene Ramos

Aug 16, 2024

New Bedford – Irene M. Ramos, age 60, of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital with her loving family by her side.

Born in New Bedford, MA she was the beloved daughter of the late Frank Ramos and Cynthia (Pires) Ramos. She had worked in the office for AAA for many years.

Irene is survived...

Francisco "Frank" J. Vieira Jr.

Francisco "Frank" J. Vieira Jr.

Aug 15, 2024

Francisco J. “Frank” Vieira, Jr., of South San Francisco, CA passed peacefully on August 15, 2024. Born in Stonington, CT on August 31, 1954, he was the eldest child of Francisco J. Vieira and Mary Celeste (Rebello) Vieira. He was raised in New Bedford and graduated from Bishop Stang High School in 1972. Frank graduated from Stonehill College and attended...

Bruno Seco Batista

Bruno Seco Batista

Aug 14, 2024

New Bedford, MA – Bruno Seco “Pitato” Batista, age 47, of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at home. Bruno was born in Figueira da Foz, Portugal to Rosa (Seco) Batista of New Bedford and the late Mario Batista. 

He is survived by his mom, Rosa Seco Batista and his aunt, Julia Seco and several cousins located in...

Kenneth David Sasseville

Kenneth David Sasseville

Aug 11, 2024

New Bedford – Kenneth David Sasseville, age 74, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 11, 2024.

Kenneth was born in Acushnet, MA to the late Joseph A. Sasseville and the late Rose May (Laranjo) Smith. He had served in the U.S. Coast Guard and later went on to work as Lieutenant for the City of New Bedford Fire...

Jason M. Gilmore

Jason M. Gilmore

Aug 8, 2024

Worcester, MA – Jason M. Gilmore, age 51, of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at UMass Medical Center.

Jason was born in New Bedford, Ma to the late Michael Barry Gilmore and the late Maureen (O’Brien) Gilmore. He was a big fan of all New England Sports, liked to listen to heavy metal music and watching Wrestling.

He...

Michael J. Viveiros

Michael J. Viveiros

Aug 7, 2024

New Bedford – Michael J. Viveiros, age 69, of Fairhaven, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Michael was born in New Bedford, MA to the late John Viveiros and Priscilla (Soares) Viveiros. He attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, Voc Tech and Cape Cod College. He went on to work...

Mildred Mae Garcia

Mildred Mae Garcia

Aug 7, 2024

Dartmouth – Mildred Mae (Wiggin) Garcia, age 78, of South Dartmouth, passed away peacefully, after a period of declining health, on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving husband, children and grandchildren. She was the beloved wife of Manuel B. Garcia.

Mildred was born in New Bedford, MA and was the daughter of the late Andrew Clifford...

Aaron M. Britto

Aaron M. Britto

Aug 4, 2024

New Bedford – Aaron M. Britto, age 44, of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Kerri (Lewis) Britto.

Aaron was born in New Bedford, MA to Alan Britto of New Bedford and the late Hazel A. (Depina) Britto. He worked at Blue Bird Livery Transportation as a Livery Driver.

He is survived by...

Jose M. Martins

Jose M. Martins

Aug 4, 2024

Dartmouth – Jose M. Martins, age 78, of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Brandon Woods Dartmouth with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Maria DeLurdes (Miguel) Martins.

Jose was born in Agua de Pau, Sao Miguel, Azores to the late Virginio de Espirito Santo Martins and Maria do Carmo (Soares)...

Gemma Galit Tobalyas

Gemma Galit Tobalyas

Aug 3, 2024

New Bedford – New Bedford – Gemma Galit Tobalyas, age 73, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital.

Born in Lao-ang Samar, Philippines, she was the beloved daughter of the late Juan Tobalyas and Loyola (Morales) Galit. 

She had worked as a Nurse’s Aide for Our Lady’s Haven then blossomed her creative oriental import...

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