Matthew Moniz
Feb 11, 2021
New Bedford – On the early morning of February 11, 2021, my son, Matthew Moniz lost his three-year battle with Ewing Sarcoma, at the young age of thirty-six. As difficult as this battle was, Matthew’s outlook on life grew overwhelmingly more positive during this time. In many ways, these last few years have given him the chance to truly...
Paul R. Rapoza
Feb 10, 2021
Dartmouth – Paul R. Rapoza, 75, passed away in Florida on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. He was the former husband of the late Sharon L. Rapoza and Evelyn J. Rapoza. Paul was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to the late Mary (Furtado) and Peter P. Rapoza. He worked as a Machine Operator at Teladyne Rodney Metals. One of his...
Maria V. Lopes
Feb 9, 2021
New Bedford – Maria V. Lopes, age 87 of New Bedford, passed away on February 9, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Joao Lopes. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, she was the daughter of the late Catarina Vieira Lopes. She is survived by her children, Elisa Depina,...
Kimberly Correa
Feb 9, 2021
New Bedford – Kimberly “Kim” Correa born September 24, 1973 age 47, passed away unexpectedly in her home on February 9, 2021 in New Bedford, Ma. Kim was the daughter of Judy Tsutsumi of Virginia and the late Warren John Correa of Plymouth MA. She was the sister to Roxanne Jones, Joshua, Matthew and Jennifer Correa. Kim was the...
Antonio J. Medeiros, Sr.
Feb 7, 2021
Wareham – Antonio J. Medeiros, Sr, age 96, of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Tobey Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Odette (Correia) Medeiros. Antonio was born in Lomba Do Batao, Azores, Portugal to the late Jose Jacinto Medeiros and Evangalina (Duarte) Medeiros. He had worked as an assembler for International Dryer Corp...
Joaquim Luis
Feb 3, 2021
New Bedford – Joaquim Luis, age 93, of Fairhaven, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Our Lady’s Haven. He was the beloved husband of the late Maria Beatriz (Mateus) Luis. Joaquim was born in Ribeira de Cima, Porto de Mos, Portugal to the late Manuel Luis and Maria da Piedade (Dias) Luis. He had worked as a...
Mary (Gaspar) Severino
Feb 2, 2021
Wareham – Mary (Gaspar) Severino, age 97, of Dartmouth, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Tobey Hospital. She was the beloved wife James Severino. Mary was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Arnaldo and Rose (De Ponte) Gaspar. She had been a stitcher for Kalif Clothing Manufacturing for many years. She loved her grandchildren dearly,...
Roger A. Debrosse
Feb 2, 2021
New Bedford - On Tuesday, February 2, 2021, Roger A. Debrosse, loving husband and father of four children, passed away peacefully at home. Roger was born on June 17, 1940 in New Bedford, Ma. Roger attended Massachusetts School of Pharmacy. After leaving school, Roger went into the army and was stationed at Fort Polk, Louisiana. Upon returning home to...
Ernest Perry
Feb 1, 2021
New Bedford - Ernest Perry, 72, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 at the Fall River Healthcare facility. Ernest was born in Massachusetts, to the late Pearl Perry (Carr). He was grandfather to his late grandson, Christopher Perry. Ernest experienced family life both in New Bedford, Massachusetts and Cincinnati, Ohio, before returning back to New Bedford, where he...
Jose Reinaldo Serpa Velazquez Sr.
Jan 29, 2021
New Bedford - Jose Reinaldo Serpa Velazquez Sr., age 59, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a 6-week battle with Covid-19. Jose is survived by his loving wife, Ana Ogando de Serpa, his mother, Minerva Velazquez, his sister, Enith Serpa, his five children: Mervaliz Serpa, Jose R. Serpa Jr., Jose L. Serpa, Johan...
Ryan Martin Houbre
Jan 27, 2021
Burlington - Ryan Micheal Martin-Houbre 28, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday the 27th of January 2021. He was the loving father to Madison Houbre. Born in New Bedford ma To the late Shawneen Costa and Darren Martin. Ryan was adopted at a young age by Florence and Lawrence Houbre. Ryan was a commercial fisherman on the F/V Grace Marie,...
Elena (Cardoso) Desousa
Jan 26, 2021
New Bedford – Elena DeSousa, 82, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home, after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Antonio Sousa, who rests in Venezuela. Elena was born in Povoacao, Sao Miguel, Portugal to the late Maria and Ernesto Cardoso. She was the sister of the...
Leonel V. Pereira
Jan 26, 2021
New Bedford – Leonel V. Pereira, age 79, of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. He was the beloved husband of Maria (Raposo) Pereira and the late Maria (Silva) Pereira. Leonel was born in Ginetes, St. Michael, Azores to the late Manuel Pereira and Isabel (Verissimo) Pereira. He had...
Almerinda (Soares) Sousa
Jan 26, 2021
New Bedford – Almerinda (Soares) Sousa, age 83, of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel Sousa. Almerinda was born on April 23, 1937 in Lagoa, Sao Miguel, Azores to the late Manuel Soares Lopes and Maria (da Luz) Soares....
Stephen James Cabral
Jan 24, 2021
New Bedford – Stephen James Cabral, age 61, of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in New Bedford, MA he was the beloved son of Patricia (Vieira) Souza and Phillip Lawrence. Stephen had been a veteran of the United States Army, and Later worked as a chef at a local seafood...
Crucita Martinez
Jan 23, 2021
Crucita H. Martinez , 44, of New Bedford MA, passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2021, In Oklahoma City, OK. Crucita was born on August 02, 1976 in New Bedford MA. Crucita was a New Bedford Resident most of her life, Before moving to Oklahoma. She was the Wife of the Late, Alejandro Ciggario. She was the daughter of...
Richard Vernon Baptiste
Jan 22, 2021
Richard (Richey) Vernon Baptiste, 65, of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Born in Manhattan, New York, he was the son of the late Frank J. Baptiste Sr., a veteran of World War II, and Eva L. Abrue Baptiste. He was the brother of the late Frank (Dee Dee)...
Rosa E. Figueroa
Jan 18, 2021
Northhampton, MA - Rosa E. Figueroa, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico on December 29, 1957, she was the daughter of Pedro and Iluminada. God blessed her with four beautiful children; Jose, Luz, Mariseliz and Miguel, whom she leaves behind. She also leaves behind her husband, Pedro "Tony"...
Ellen (Oliver) Santos
Jan 17, 2021
New Bedford – Ellen (Oliver) Santos, age 91, of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late John B. Santos. Ellen was born in Provincetown, MA to the late Manuel Oliver and Selina (Souza) Oliver. She had worked in the Garment Industry for many years and...
Geraldine L. "Mummy" Gomes
Jan 15, 2021
Wareham – Geraldine L. “Mummy” (Pina) Gomes, age 81, of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 Tobey Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Joseph J. Gomes. Mummy was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Edward J. Pina and Jennie (Pinto) Pina. She had worked as an inspector for AMI Medical Instruments for many...
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