All Obituaries

Daniel M. Pereira, 48, of Mattapoisett passed away Friday, May 27, 2022 at home after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born in New Bedford to Manuel and Maria (Castelo) Pereira. He was a self-employed plumber for many years who loved sports, especially the Miami Dolphins and Sporting. Survivors include his parents, son, Tyler Carballo Pereira, brother, David Pereira, sister, Alda Coelho, and the love of his life, Victoria (Carballo) Pereira. A Funeral Mass will be...

Maria Jose (Raposo) Rodrigues, 89, of New Bedford passed away May 26, 2022 at home with her loving family by her side. Born in Sao Miguel Azores, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Joao F. Raposo and the late Olivia (daSilva) Raposo. She was the widow of the late Gil deAlmeida Rodrigues and wife of Joao F. Testa. She was a stitcher for Calvin Clothing Company for many years and was a communicant of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church. Survivors include son, Gil...

Catherine (Jimoulis) Kronteres, 101, of Dartmouth, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital on Saturday, May 21st. She was the daughter of the late George and Helena (Zakareados) Jimoulis and wife of the late Gregory Kronteres. Born in New Bedford, Catherine spent her life on the Southcoast where she was a graduate of New Bedford High School class of 1939. She went on to earn her Junior Secretarial Diploma from the Kinyon School in 1941. Both these academic accomplishments were significant...

Bruce Wilfred Vilandre, 69 of New Bedford, passed away at home on Friday, May 20th. Born in Southbridge, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Roland E. and Jacklyn Vilandre. A 7 year veteran of the Vietnam War where he served in the United States Army, Bruce was a painter by trade and a dedicated worker. Survivors include his son, Eric Vilandre and wife, Kim; daughter, Amber Vilandre; brother, Michael Vilandre and wife Mary; half brothers, Shane Savoy, Roland Savoy; Sisters, Pat...

Wayne A. Ponte, 67, of New Bedford passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Debra (Amaral) Ponte. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Irene (Daigneault) Beahn. He was a Machine Operator for Joseph Abboud for many years. He is survived by his wife Debra, daughters; Kacy Scieszka and Kelly Cortes, grandchildren; Justus Ponte, Madison Ponte, Chloe LaRose, Hayden LaRose, Owen Scieszka,...

John Carvalho, 95 of New Bedford, formerly Acushnet, passed away at The Oaks Nursing Facility on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Joseph Pereira and Maria Conceicao Carvalho and husband of the late Deolores (Andrade) Carvalho. John worked for many years as a truck driver and fork lift operator for many companies including Atlas Tack, Revere Copper & Brass, and was foreman at Worley Bedding. He had an extensive Military Career where he served in...

Wanda M. (Henriques) Curry, 92 of Fairhaven, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital on May 5, 2022. She was the daughter of the late John E Henriques and Maria Alice (Macedo) and wife of the late James E. Curry. Wanda worked as a secretary for many companies throughout her life before her retirement. She is survived by several nieces and nephews and preceded in death by her brother, Albert Henriques and sister, Eva Teixeira. In accordance with her wishes she will be cremated and...

Hilária Ribeiro Rocha, 81, of New Bedford,passed away on April 20,2022 at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Arnaldo Alberto. Hilária was born in Cortiços, Portugal and was the daughter of the late Leonor and João Rocha. Hilária, known more affectionately as “Neca” by family and friends, was a talented seamstress, baker and cook. For the 1st half of her life,...

Maria P. (DeSousa) DeMelo, 67, of New Bedford, passed away at home on April 18, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lomba da Maia, St. Michael, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Victorino and Maria Espirito Santo (Mota) DeSousa and beloved wife of Jose DeMelo. Maria was a devoted Catholic and communicant of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception and former member of the Holy Ghost Society. She had a heart of gold and always presented a positive attitude. Maria...

Adam Joseph Berger, 67, of New Bedford, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital on April 8, 2022. Born in Brookline, MA, Adam was  the son of the late Jason Berger and Marilyn Powers. In accordance with his wishes, he will be cremated.