Obituaries

Apr 3, 2017

New Bedford - Jose E. Velasquez, age 69, passed away at home on Monday, April 3 2017. He was the husband of Alicia (Alvarenga) Velasquez and the son of the late Salvadora Velasquez. Jose was born in Pasaquina, El Salvador moving to New Bedford 12 years ago and worked as a Truck Driver. He is survived by his wife,...

Apr 2, 2017

New Bedford — Doris Correia, age 79 of Dartmouth, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Hathaway Manor Extended Care Facility. She was the loving wife of 62 years to Manuel Correia and the daughter of the late Joseph and Blanche (Almeida) Arruda. A lifelong resident of this area, Doris worked as a stitcher for many years until her...

Apr 2, 2017

NEW BEDFORD — Anne Marie “Nina” Lewis, age 68, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at her home. She was the loving daughter of the late Joseph and Claudina “Clara” (Correia) Lewis. A lifelong resident of this area, Nina held many titles during her life. She was a Nun with the Sisters of St. Dorothy, CCD coordinator, as well...

Mar 30, 2017

NEW BEDFORD – Joseph E. Benevides, age 82, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Leone D. (Souza) Benevides and the son of the late John C. and Emma (Neves) Benevides. A lifelong resident of this area, Joseph was a graduate of Greater New Bedford Vocational Technical High...

Mar 26, 2017

Mar 22, 2017

Rhode Island - Eva Pires, 89, of New Bedford, passed away at the Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. Rhode Island. She is survived by her son: Marc D. Pires , husband of Trinity of New Bedford, four grandchildrern: Allison Denning, Dakota Pires, Sierra Pires and Madyson Pires, a sister: Dorothy Martinez of New Bedford and several nieces and nephews. She...

Mar 22, 2017

New Bedford – David M. DeSousa, age 68, passed away on Wednesday March 22, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of Maria L. (Cunha) DeSousa and the son of the late Maria Lourdes (Melo) and Jose Alfredo DeSousa. Mr. DeSousa was born in Ponta Delgado, St. Michael, Azores and moved to this country on January...

Mar 18, 2017

New Bedford – Nicole DaRosa, age 33 of New Bedford, passed away, on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Rhode Island Hospital with her family by her side. She was the loving daughter of Robyn (Whitten) and Carlos DaRosa of New Bedford. Nicole was born in New Bedford. Her family includes her Parents: 3 Children: Destiny, Nevaeh and Unique all...

Mar 15, 2017

New Bedford – Paul J. Garceau, age 66, passed away at Brandon Woods of New Bedford on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. He was the loving son of Barbara (Griswold) and Fredrick Garceau. Mr. Garceau was a laborer at the Kerr Mill in Fall River. He is survived by his brother, Richard P. Garceau and his wife Beth of New...

Mar 15, 2017

New Bedford - Jonas Trinidad, Jr., age 20, died, unexpectedly, on Wednesday March 15, 2017. Jonas was the son of Jonas Trinidad and Sandra Torres. He was a lifelong resident of this area and worked as a Laborer in the cranberry bogs. Jonas was survived by his parents: Jonas Trinidad and Sandra Torres; maternal grandparents, Rafael Torres and Sor...

Mar 11, 2017

NEW BEDFORD — Thomas E. Brooks, age 86 of Dartmouth, passed away Saturday March 11, 2017 at Savoy Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was the loving husband of Julita (Nazara) Brooks and the son of the late Thomas Eugene and Marie (Wagner) Brooks. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he moved to this area 19 years ago and worked as a...

Mar 6, 2017

NEW BEDFORD — Rita Cabral, age 91, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Care One of New Bedford. She was the loving wife of the late Lionel Cabral and the daughter of the late Thomas Luke and Rose (Roderiques) Stenson. A lifelong resident of this area, Mrs. Cabral worked for many years at Acushnet Company until her...

Mar 6, 2017

Fall River — Joyce Correia, age 74 of Dartmouth, passed away Monday March 6, 2017 at St. Anne’s Hospital. She was the loving daughter of the late John and Helen (Sylvia) Martin. A lifelong resident of this area, Ms. Correia worked as an Activities Assistant for area nursing homes for many years until retirement. She is survived by 3...

Mar 6, 2017

New Bedford — Maria I. Matos, age 84 of New Bedford, passed away Monday March 6, 2017 at Sacred Heart Nursing Home. She was the loving wife of Antonio Matos and the daughter of the late Miguel and Jacinta Ferraz. Born in St. Michael, Azores Mrs. Matos came to this country and worked as a Hairdresser for many years...

Mar 3, 2017

New Bedford – Manuel De Almeida, age 95, passed away on Friday March 3, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Angelina (Matos) De Almeida and the son of the late Maria dos Santos (Vieira) and Manuel Almeida. Mr. De Almeida was born in Agua de Pau, St. Michael, Azores and moved to...

Mar 3, 2017

NEW BEDFORD — Carole A. Fillion, age 68 years, passed away on Friday, March 3 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late William F. Fillion and the daughter of the late Antone J. and Peachie Mae (Landry) Souza. A lifelong resident of this area, Mrs. Fillion worked many years for Delken Dry Cleaning...

Mar 3, 2017

Sharon Lee Monteiro she is a great wife to Peter Steve Monteiro and a devoted mother to Gina and Donald Monteiro. Sadly on March 3, 2017 at 1:15 A.M. after her 14 month battle she passed away. Never replaced or forgotten, always will be the queen of our hearts. Arrangements were placed I the care of Perry Funeral Home...

Feb 28, 2017

Dartmouth – Mary C. Ambrosio, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at her home. She was the loving wife of the late George Ambrosio and the daughter of the late Joseph and Juventina (Moniz) Motta. Born in New Bedford, Mrs. Ambrosio devoted herself to the upbringing and care of her family. Her surviving family includes a...

Feb 27, 2017

New Bedford - Joyce B. (Jordan) Rodrigues age 74 of New Bedford died Monday, February 27, 2017 at Vibra Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Carlos Rodrigues and the daughter of the late Jesse and Lucia (Roy) Jordan. She worked at Julius Koch and then Wal-Mart for many years until her retirement. She...

Feb 24, 2017

Fairhaven – Dorothy Stanton, age 79 of New Bedford, passed away, on Friday February 24, 2017 at her nephew’s home in Fairhaven. She was the loving daughter of the late Patrick and Alice (Selleck) Stanton Jr. She was born in New Bedford, MA, and was a manager for the Department of Employment and Training for the state of Massachusetts...