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Walter L. Crovello, Jr.

Walter L. Crovello, Jr.

Jan 5, 2018

New Bedford– Walter L. Crovello Jr., age 70 of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved son of the late Mary (Rego) and Walter L. Crovello, Sr. Walter was born in New Bedford, MA and had worked as a maintenance man for Justin Clothing. He is survived by his...

Debra Ann Asquino

Debra Ann Asquino

Jan 4, 2018

New Bedford– Debra Ann (Arruda) Asquino, age 60 of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday January 4, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the wife of Michael Asquino and the daughter of Shirley Ann (Gill) and Wallace Donald Arruda. She was born in Springfield, Ma and worked in Retail as a manager. She is survived by her children:...

Delores P. Gomes

Delores P. Gomes

Jan 4, 2018

New Bedford– Delores P. Gomes, age 79 of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Mary (Freitas) and Joaquim P. Gomes. She was born in New Bedford, Ma and worked as a Clerk at Rodney Metals She is survived by her siblings: Manuel "Manuta", Emily, and...

Margarida  Tavares

Margarida Tavares

Jan 1, 2018

New Bedford– Margarida (Botelho) Tavares, age 86 of New Bedford, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel Tavares and the daughter of the late Maria Rosa (Moniz) Botelho and the late Jose Botelho Nunes. She was born in St. Michael, Azores. Margarida worked at Cameo Curtains...

Claude Joseph Fafard

Claude Joseph Fafard

Jan 1, 2018

New Bedford– Claude Joseph Fafard, age 69 of New Bedford, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Lucie Yergeau and the son of Claire Marie (Lemire) Fafard and the late Marcel Fafard. Claude was born in Quebec, Canada. He worked as a carpenter and repaired old homes, worked on...

Manuel Jose Escobar

Manuel Jose Escobar

Dec 30, 2017

Dartmouth– Manuel Jose Escobar, age 74 of Dartmouth, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Anna Maria (Carvalho) Escobar and the son of the late Rosalena E. (Silveira) and Manuel S. Escobar. Manuel was born in Faial, Azores and lived in this area for most of his...

Hilda B. (Mello) Branco

Hilda B. (Mello) Branco

Dec 28, 2017

Rhode Island– Hilda B. (Mello) Branco, age 84 of Rhode Island, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Greenville Healthcare and Rehab Center. She was the wife of the late Gilbert S. Branco and the daughter of the late Sylvester and Hortense Mello. Hilda was born in New Bedford and had worked for St. Luke’s Hospital. She is...

Catherine Demello

Catherine Demello

Dec 22, 2017

New Bedford – Catherine (Nadolny) DeMello, age 64 of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a long illness. She was the beloved wife of John A. DeMello and the daughter of the late Vickey Joy and Henry Nadolny. Catherine was born in Norfolk, Virginia and had worked as a Food Service...

Ronald Perry

Ronald Perry

Dec 21, 2017

New Bedford – Ronald Perry, age 83 of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Bernice (Gonsalves) Perry and the son of the late Rose (Sylvia) and Bernard Perry. He is survived by his wife: Bernice, children:Cheryl, Kim, Kelley, Jackie, Scott, Craig, Ronald R. and the late...

Jose M. Luiz Iii

Jose M. Luiz Iii

Dec 13, 2017

Fall River – Jose M. Luiz III, age 81 of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Care Center. He was the beloved son of the late Mary (Cambria) and Jose M. Luiz II. Jose was born in New Bedford and served in the U.S. Navy. He worked as a shovel and...

William E. Westgate

William E. Westgate

Dec 12, 2017

New Bedford – William E. Westgate, age 61 of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Ann (Souza) Westgate and the son of the late Beatrice (Castro) and Everett Westgate. William loved fishing and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Ann; 2...

Cecilia L. Beauvais-Warr

Cecilia L. Beauvais-Warr

Dec 4, 2017

New Bedford – Cecilia L. (Miguel) Beauvais-Warr, age 63 of New Bedford, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017 at home with her family at her side. She was the beloved wife of the late John H. Beauvais-Warr and the daughter of the late Deolinda A. Fontes and Jose A. Miguel. Cecilia was born in Terceira, Azores and had...

Sofie Marie (Policarpo) Demello

Sofie Marie (Policarpo) Demello

Dec 4, 2017

New Bedford – Sofie Marie (Policarpo) DeMello, age 72 of Dartmouth, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017 at Sacred Heart Nursing Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph DeMello and the daughter of the late Rose (Roia) and Tabias Policarpo. She was born in St. Michael, Azores and had worked as a bank teller for...

Omayra Rodriguez

Omayra Rodriguez

Dec 4, 2017

New Bedford – Omayra Rodriguez , age 42 of New Bedford, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017 at Massachusetts General Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Jose E. Rosado and the daughter of Elizabeth (Gonzalez) and Daniel Rodriguez. She was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico and had worked as a Pharmasy Assistant. She is survived by her...

Ana M. Pires

Ana M. Pires

Dec 2, 2017

Dartmouth – Ana M. (Madeira) Pires, age 50 of Dartmouth, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017 unexpectedly. She was the beloved wife of Alcides D. Pires and the daughter of Maria Pacheco (Froias) Madeira and the late Antonio Madeira. She was born in Agua de Pau, St. Michael, Azores. Ana worked at Citizens Bank as a teller and...

Walter Lomba

Walter Lomba

Dec 1, 2017

New Bedford – Walter Lomba, age 82 of Westport, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Rosemary A. (Wood) Lomba and the son of the late Theresa (Paiva) and Antone Lomba. Walter was born in New Bedford. He served in the U.S. Army and the Air Force. He worked...

Manuel F. Matos

Manuel F. Matos

Nov 30, 2017

Manuel F. Matos, age 65, of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2017, surrounded in the highest light and love by his adoring family and life-long best friend, Louie. He fought hard to the very end, in true Manny fashion, and will be missed until infinity. For 42 years, he was a devoted husband to the absolute...

Ana Natalia Silveira

Ana Natalia Silveira

Nov 29, 2017

New Bedford – Ana Natalia Silveira, age 89, died on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Sacred Heart Nursing Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Jose R. Silveira and the daughter of the late Rosa (Serpa) and Tomas Correia. Ana was born in Fayal, Azores and moved to this area in 1967 where she had worked for...

Jesse Lee Rodrigues

Jesse Lee Rodrigues

Nov 29, 2017

New Bedford – Jesse Lee Rodrigues, age 29, of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 unexpectedly. He was the loving fiancé of Diana Berroa and the beloved son of Nazare (Soares) and Jose Rodrigues. Jesse was born in New Bedford, graduated from GNB Reg Voc Tech High School and worked as an electrician for Paul’s Electric....

Cynthia A. Faria

Cynthia A. Faria

Nov 26, 2017

New Bedford – Cynthia A. Faria, age 76, died on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at home. She was the beloved daughter of the late Hilda (Medeiros) and Joseph Brizida. Cynthia was born in New Bedford, MA and had worked for Johnson & Johnson. She enjoyed going out to eat, being out in the yard and especially loved spending time...

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