Aldemiro Desimas Machado
Jul 5, 2016
NEW BEDFORD — Aldemiro deSimas Machado of New Bedford, passed away Tuesday, July 5 2016. He was born on November 14, 1935 in Sao Caetano, Pico, Acores, the son of the late Clodomiro and Candida deSimas Machado. He was a parishioner of Mount Carmel church in New Bedford. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 48...
Maria Estrela "Maria Sardinha" Santos
Jul 2, 2016
New Bedford – Maria Estrela Santos “Maria Sardinha”, age 95, passed away on Saturday July 2, 2016 at her home. She was the loving wife of the late Antonio Santos and the daughter of the late Antonio Correira and Cecelia (Bento) Matos. Born in St. Michael, Azores, Mrs. Santos came to this country in 1974 where she devoted herself...
David J. Blier
Jun 30, 2016
New Bedford – David J. Blier, age 57, passed away on Thursday June 30, 2016 at St Luke’s Hospital. David spent all of his life in this area and was the son of the late Arthur and Lorraine (Gagnon) Blier. He enjoyed fishing and spending time at the coffee shop playing Keno. He is survived by his daughter, Krystle...
Matthew Ruell
Jun 30, 2016
Matthew Ruell, 33, of New Bedford passed away Thursday, June 30,2016 unexpectedly. He was the husband of Erica (Walker) Ruell. The son of Pamela Marchetti and step father Jim Marchetti of RI. Matthew was a long time resident of New Bedford. He was from the year 2001 graduating class of G.N.B.R.V.T.H.S. He worked as a carpenter most his life...
Diozinda O. Mano
Jun 24, 2016
New Bedford – Diozinda O. Mano, age 83 of Dartmouth, passed away on June 24, 2016 at The Oaks. She was the loving wife of the late Arnaldo F. Mano and the daughter of the late Jose M. and Maria deNazare (deOliveira) daSilva. Mrs. Mano was born in Claras, Portugal and, after moving to this country, worked as a...
Joseph Duarte
Jun 21, 2016
New Bedford – Joseph Duarte, age 71, passed away, peacefully, on June 21, 2016 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was the loving fiancé of Anna St. Onge and the son of the late Joao and Constantina (Mello) Duarte. Joseph was born in St. Michael, Azores, but lived most of his life in this...
Paul Mauro
Jun 21, 2016
New Bedford – Paul Mauro, age 54, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in Tewksbury, Ma, he was the son of the late Carlos M. and Rosalie (Mauro) Figueroa. He was survived by 5 sisters: Rose M. Figueroa, Maria I. Matos, Martha Figueroa and Eva Vazquez, all of New Bedford and Georgina Mascis...
Rosa Gravato Salvador
Jun 21, 2016
New Bedford – Rosa Gravato Salvador, age 82 of Dartmouth, passed away on June 21, 2016 at St Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of 57 years to Manuel Salvador and the daughter of the late Luciano and Laura (Pereira) Gravato. Born in Cova, Figueira da Foz, Portugal, Mrs. Salvador came to this country over 35 years ago...
Richard J. De Mello
Jun 19, 2016
New Bedford – SFC Richard J. De Mello, 75 Massachusetts Army National Guard, retired died June 19th, 2016.He was the husband of Barbara A. De Mello of South Dartmouth, MA. He was the son of the late Manuel T. De Mello and the late Mary (Pacheco) De Mello. He was a full time employee of the Massachusetts National Guard...
Edward Francis Britto
Jun 18, 2016
New Bedford – Edward Francis Britto., age 55 years, passed away on Saturday June 18, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the son of the late Claire Nadine (Hillman) and Francis P. Britto and was born and raised in New Bedford. Edward worked as a Machine Operator at Rodney Metals and Revere Copper. He loved his sports playing...
Adeline "Addie" Tsimprea
Jun 18, 2016
NEW BEDFORD – Adeline “Addie” Tsimprea, 97 years old died at St. Luke’s Hospital on June 18, 2016, She was the widow of Louis Tsimprea and daughter of the late Marcolino J. and Mary (Borba) Ponte and sister of the late George M. Ponte. She was born and raised in New Bedford, attended local schools and received her accreditation...
Joan Nancy Mitchell
Jun 16, 2016
Providence , RI – Joan Nancy Mitchell, age 71 of Dartmouth, passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2016 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the loving wife of Thomas P. Mitchell and the daughter of the late Frank Gorczyca and Katherine (Dzuba) Gorczyca. Born in New Bedford She was a graduate of New Bedford High School Class of 1962...
Joao Pavao
Jun 9, 2016
New Bedford – Joao M. Pavao, age 76, passed away on June 9, 2016 at St Luke’s Hospital. He is the loving husband of Juliana (Aguiar) Pavao and the son of the late Joao M and Maria Jose (Fernandes) and Pavao. Born in St. Michael, Azores, Joao moved to this area several years ago and worked at Gaspar’s Linguica...
Edna Mae (Arruda) Cunha
Jun 7, 2016
NEW BEDFORD - Edna Mae ( Arruda) Cunha, 96, of Fairhaven, passed peacefully on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at The Hathaway Manor Nursing Facility, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 2, 1920, in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Virginia (Marshall) Arruda. Mrs. Cunha lived most of her life in New Bedford...
David Wayne Grenon
Jun 2, 2016
David Wayne Grenon, 60 Loving Father, dedicated husband, kind brother, loyal friend. These are just some of the words that describe David Wayne Grenon, a man who gave unconditional love to everyone that came into his life. David, 60 years old, passed away Thursday, June 2nd, 2016 in New Bedford, Massachusetts after a brief illness. David was born on...
Emilia Silveira
Jun 2, 2016
New Bedford – Emilia Silveira, age 93 of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Jose Fraga Silveira and the daughter of the late Jose Jacinto and Maria (Balbina) Alves. Born in Cedros, Flores, Azores, Mrs. Silveira moved to this area 40 years ago and...
Lucilia C. Sousa
Jun 1, 2016
New Bedford – Lucilia C. Sousa, age 71 of Dartmouth, passed away on June 1, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of 47 years to Antonio M. Sousa and the daughter of the late Antonio and Lourdes (Carreiro) Tavares. Born in Agua do Pau, Mrs. Sousa came to this country in 1970 and worked as...
Joseph Ignacio
May 27, 2016
West Roxbury – Joseph Ignacio, age 73 of Dartmouth, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016 at The VA Medical Center – West Roxbury. A lifelong resident of this area, Joseph was the son of Jose Ignacio and the late Evelina (Silvia) Ignacio. Sgt. Joseph Ignacio proudly served our country in United States Army during the Vietnam War. After...
Alexandrina “Alice” C. Macedo
May 24, 2016
New Bedford – Alexandrina “Alice” C. Macedo, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Sacred Heart Nursing Home. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Virginio and Maria (Medeiros) Macedo. Alice was a lifetime resident of this area and was a secretary in the engineering department at Goodyear Rubber until her retirement....
Lisa Marie Prince
May 23, 2016
Fairhaven – Lisa Marie Prince, age 53 of New Bedford, passed away at Our Lady’s Haven on May 23, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Evelyn (Rose) Prince and Edwin G. Prince. Lisa was born in New Bedford and worked as a Housekeeper for Autumn Glenn. Survivors include her life long companion: Steve Cassidy; daughter: Aleigha Teotonio...