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Bruce A. Furtado

Bruce A. Furtado

May 19, 2016

Bruce A.Furtado, 54 of New Port Richey, FL passed away on May 19, 2016 after a courageous fight against Leukemia. Bruce was a native to New Bedford until 2005, when he and his family moved to Florida. Bruce was a United States Marine Corp Veteran serving from 1979-1986. Bruce worked in construction for many years, had his own home...

Dorothy C.  Lapre

Dorothy C. Lapre

May 19, 2016

New Bedford – Dorothy C. Lapre, aged 84, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at St. Lukes Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Mary R.(Costa) and Anthony Rapoza and the former wife of Raymond LeComte. Dorothy worked as a baker for Isaiah's Restaurant and lived in this area all of her life. She is survived by...

Louise Anacleto

Louise Anacleto

May 18, 2016

New Bedford – Louise R. Anacleto, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Royal Taber Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Joaquim J. Anacleto and the longtime companion of the late John B. Lopes.Born in Raynham, Ma, she was the daughter of the late Rosa (Nunes) and Peter Britto. Louise is survived by...

Joseph Costa Sr.

Joseph Costa Sr.

May 18, 2016

New Bedford – Joseph Costa, passed into eternal rest and into the arms of his true love Leonora, on May 18, 2016, they had been married for 63 years prior to her passing. He was the loving father of Janice Dexter, Joanne Mello, Nancy Costa, Joseph Costa Jr., James Costa and Susan Costa. Devoted grandfather of Shad Samagaio, Dax...

Manuel Deviveiros

Manuel Deviveiros

May 15, 2016

Portugal – Manuel DeViveiros, age 67 of New Bedford, passed away, unexpectedly, on Sunday, May 15, 2016 in Lisbon, Portugal. He was the beloved husband of Dolira (Viveiros) DeViveiros and the son of the late Jose and Maria Soledade (Soares) DeViveiros. Manuel was born in Rosario, Lagoa, St. Michael, Azores, and, after moving to this country, worked for Teledyne...

June Alice Correia

June Alice Correia

May 14, 2016

Dartmouth – June Alice Correia, age 57 of Fairhaven, passed away after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth. She was the loving wife of Steven John Correia and a devoted mother to her girls. June was the daughter of the late Frank A. and Winifred (Sylvia) Manley. June was...

Evelyn Rodriguez

Evelyn Rodriguez

May 14, 2016

New Bedford – Evelyn Rodriguez, age 43, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Kindred Nursing and Rehab- Hallmark. Born in Coamo, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Luz Rodriguez and the4 late Victor Rivera, she moved to this area in 1992 and dedicated her time to upbringing of her family. She was survived by her mother, Luz Rodriguez...

Charles  Arruda

Charles Arruda

May 12, 2016

New Bedford – Charles Arruda, age 87, passed away surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday May 12, 2016. He was the husband of the late Alice (Rego) Arruda and the son of the late Mary (Arruda) and Charles Arruda. Charles was a lifetime resident of this area and was a foreman at Norlantic Diesel Boatyard in Fairhaven for...

Steven Arthur Dobem

Steven Arthur Dobem

May 6, 2016

New Bedford – Steven Arthur DoBem, age 38, passed away, unexpectedly, on Friday May 6, 2016 at his home. He was the son of Deolinda M. (daCosta) DoBem and the late Artur F. DoBem. Steve was a lifetime resident of this area and worked as the General Manager at Taco Bell for 16 years. He also was employed as...

Antonio J. Matias

Antonio J. Matias

May 5, 2016

New Bedford – Antonio J. Matias, age 75 of Dartmouth, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Maria L. (Dias) Matias and the son of the late Maria Rosa (Jacinto) and Luis Dos Santos Matias. Born in Lavos, Figueira Da Foz, Portugal, Mr. Matias moved to this country in...

Ines G.  Avelar

Ines G. Avelar

Apr 27, 2016

Ines G. Avelar, age 90 years of Westport, passed away on Wednesday April 27, 2016 at Royal Taber Street Nursing and Rehab Center. She was the loving wife of the late Camilo M. Avelar and the daughter of the late Manuel Goncalves and Maria (Vieira) Do Couto. Born in Terceira, Azores, Mrs. Avelar came to this country in 1966...

Barbara Rita Freitas

Barbara Rita Freitas

Apr 24, 2016

New Bedford – Barbara Rita Freitas, age 82 of Tiverton Rhode Island, formerly of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at St. Annes Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph Freitas Jr. and daughter of the late Alice and Joseph Ramshead. Born in New Bedford, MA. Mrs. Freitas worked as an stitcher at...

Clara  Lima

Clara Lima

Apr 23, 2016

New Bedford – Clara (Cabral) Lima, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Royal Taber Nursing Home in New Bedford, MA. Born in New Bedford, MA. Clara was the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Maria A. (Medeiros) Cabral. Clara is survived by her husband of sixty years Herbert Lima, her sister-in-law Gilda Costa...

Joao Salvador

Joao Salvador

Apr 21, 2016

NEW BEDFORD – Joao Salvador, age 94 years, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Maria Isabel (Noia) Salvador and the son of the late Jose Maria and Maria (Mota) Salvador. Joao was born in Santa Cruz, Flores, Azores, and after moving to this country in 1974,...

Maria Verrette

Maria Verrette

Apr 20, 2016

NEW BEDFORD – Maria Verrette, age 66 of Dartmouth, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Southeast Mass Health and Rehab Center. She was the loving wife of Ronald R. Verrette and the daughter of the late Manuel de Jesus and Maria (da Costa) Salvador. Maria was born in St. Michael, Azores and, after moving to this country,...

Elsie C. Silva

Elsie C. Silva

Apr 18, 2016

New Bedford – Elsie C. Silva, age 90 of New Bedford, passed away on Monday April 18, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Charles O. Silva and the daughter of the late Palmira (Medeiros) and Joseph L. Cabral. Born in New Bedford she worked as a payroll clerk for Hemingway Transportation for...

Leo J.  Phaneuf Jr.

Leo J. Phaneuf Jr.

Apr 18, 2016

Fall River– Leo J. Phaneuf Jr. age 81, of New Bedford, passed away on Monday April 18, 2016 at Charlton Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Marie (Gibeault) Phaneuf and the son of the late Leo J. Phaneuf Sr. and Mary (Martin) Phaneuf Mr. Phaneuf was a lifelong...

Maria Do Carmo (Carvalho) Salvador

Maria Do Carmo (Carvalho) Salvador

Apr 16, 2016

New Bedford - Maria do Carmo (Carvalho) Salvador, age 84, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016 unexpectedly at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late Justino Salvador. Born in Amoreiras, Bretanha, São Miguel, Açores. She was the daughter of the late Jose V. and Irene (Pereira) Carvalho. She worked at Cliftex until her retirement. She...

Marcelo Rocha

Marcelo Rocha

Apr 15, 2016

NEW BEDFORD – Marcelo Rocha, age 89, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Elvira Ourique (Correia) Rocha and the son of the late Jose and Maria (Ludevina) Fernandes. Born in Terceira, Azores, he came to this country over 40 years ago and worked for AFC Cables...

Lidia M. Larguinho

Lidia M. Larguinho

Apr 11, 2016

NEW BEDFORD – Lidia M. Larguinho, age 57, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of Antonio M. Larguinho and the daughter of the late Tome and Jesuina (Garcia) da Fonte. Born in Pico, Azores, Lidia came to this country in 1961 and dedicated her life to upbringing of her...

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