All Obituaries

Margaret (Martin) Nunes 88 of New Bedford passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at the Oak’s. She was the wife of the late Mario Nunes and daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Souza) Martin. She was born in Falmouth, MA and had lived in New Bedford for many years. Margaret was a communicant of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church. She was formerly employed as a seamstress for Ethan Ames until her retirement. Survivors include her sons Dennis Nunes of Poway, CA and Michael Nunes...

Maria Neves (Carreiras) Vitorino 74, formerly of New Bedford, passed away June 6, 2019. She was the wife of Gilbert C. Vitorino and daughter of the late Antonio and Rosa (Moura) Carreiras. She was born in Montelerge, Chaves, Portugal and had lived in New Bedford before moving to Florida. She was formerly employed as a stitcher at Cliftex and had owned the Dollarama Discount Store. Survivors include her husband, her children Daniel Vitorino and his wife Tonya, Michael Vitorino and Karen...

Joao Baia 79 formerly of New Bedford passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019 at the Cottages at Dartmouth Village. He was the husband of the late Conceicao “Connie” (Pereira) Baia and son of the late Antonio Baia and Joaquina Carneiro daSilva. He was born in Meixedo, Montelerge, Portugal and had lived in New Bedford for many years. Joao was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in New Bedford. He was formerly employed as a presser for Shepard – Justin Clothing until his retirement. Joao...

Jose D. Santos 85 of New Bedford passed away suddenly, at home on Tuesday July 2, 2019. He was the son of the late Julio and Clara (Martin) Santos and the companion for 27 years, of Deborah Duarte. Jose was formerly employed as a bus driver for Tremblay Bus until his retirement. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Air Force. Jose was a Golden Gloves Boxer, loved spending time with his daughter and enjoyed listening to the radio. Survivors include his daughter Amy Santos...

Primitivo Rios Sr. 97 passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Brandon Woods Dartmouth, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Cristobal Rios and Rose Maria Rodriguez. He was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Primitivo was a communicant of St. Anthony's of Padua Church. He was employed as a Buck Presser at Eastern Sportswear. Primitivo was very active in his church in Puerto Rico and loved music and dancing. He was a jack of all trades and took much pride in his...

Karen (Reid) Wheeler 64 of North Dartmouth passed away at Rhode Island Hospital on Wednesday June 12, 2019, after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Charles Edward Wheeler and daughter of the late Edson and Irene Reid. She was born in Tiverton, RI and lived in Dartmouth most of her life. At the time of her death, she was an English and Social Studies teacher at Keith Middle School in New Bedford. She was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, and prior to 2006,...

Paul J. Avelar 53 of New Bedford passed away Wednesday May 29, 2019 at home. He was the son of Jacinto J. DeAvelar and Maria Cecilia (Pimentel) Avelar of New Bedford. He was born in Flores, Azores and had lived in New Bedford since 1974. Paul was a communicant of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church. He was employed as a laborer for Union 385 in Fairhaven. Survivors include his parents, his daughter Rachel Avelar and her wife Maria C. Avelar of Rochester, NY; his brothers Jose J....

Maria Cecilia (Alves) Guerra 92 of New Bedford passed away Friday May 17, 2019 at the Sippican Healthcare Center. She was the widow of Jacinto P. Guerra and daughter of the late Artur and Raquel Maria (DaSilva) Alves. She was born in Torres Vedras, Portugal and had lived in New Bedford for many years. Maria was a communicant of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church. She was formerly employed as a seamstress for Delilah’s Bridal Salon. Survivors include her son Nelson W. Guerra...

Lucinda “Lucy” Pereira 91 of New Bedford passed away Friday May 31, 2019 at the Sacred Heart Home. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Gomes Pereira and Maria (Alves) Pereira. She was born in New Bedford and was a lifelong resident. Lucy was formerly employed as a stitcher for Justin Clothing until her retirement. She enjoyed playing bingo, trips to Foxwoods and watching Boston sports teams. Survivors include her sister Laurie Rebello of New Bedford; her nieces Alice Legarde,...

Sandra (Silva) Joao 75 of New Bedford passed away Wednesday May 22, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the widow of Leonard E. Joao and daughter of the late Mauricio N. Silva and the late Dorothy (Rodriques) Jacintho. She was a lifelong resident of New Bedford. Sandra was a seamstress for Bridal Showcase and did alterations for Gene’s Cleaners. Sandra was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed socializing with...