Obituaries

Rosa Cabral

May 31, 2022

Rosa Maria (Botelho) Cabral, 85 of Acushnet, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital on May 31st. Born in St. Michael, Azores, Portugal the daughter of the late Jose Maria Botelho and late Ermelinda da Conceicao Barbosa and wife to the late Custodio Cabral. Rosa was a devout communicant of The Assembleia Pentecostal Church. She worked many years at Titleist/Acushnet Co...

Daniel Pereira

May 27, 2022

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,...

Maria Rodrigues

May 26, 2022

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...

Catherine Kronteres

May 21, 2022

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....

Bruce Vilandre

May 20, 2022

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...

Wayne Ponte

May 12, 2022

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...

John Carvalho

May 7, 2022

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...

Wanda Curry

May 5, 2022

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...

Hilaria Rocha

Apr 20, 2022

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...

Maria DeMelo

Apr 18, 2022

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...

Adam Berger

Apr 8, 2022

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.

Michael Guidry

Mar 25, 2022

Michael J. Guidry, 63 of Acushnet, passed unexpectedly on Friday March 25, 2022. He was the son of the late Gilbert Guidry of Louisiana and Helen Guidry of New Bedford. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Natalie (Goncalves) Guidry; his son, Craig Guidry; grand dog, Callie of Acushnet; his sister, Lauralee Francoeur of New Bedford, and several nieces and...

Manuel Mota

Mar 23, 2022

Manuel R Mota, 72 of New Bedford, passed away at home on March 23, 2022. Born in Sao Miguel, Portugal, he was the son of the late Manuel Timoteo and Emilia (Rodrigues) Timoteo and husband of Lucia (Pimentel) Mota. Manuel was a jack of all trades spending most of his time working as a roofer. He was a communicant of St. Joseph's...

Liduina Custodio

Mar 21, 2022

Liduina C. (Medeiros) Custodio, 89 of New Bedford, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022. She was the wife of the late Ernesto Custodio. She was born in Algarvia, St. Michael, Azores to the late Gabriel Claudino and the late Esmeria Couto. She is survived by her son, Luis Custodio, daughters; Goreti Custodio, Maria Custodio, Ester Carreiro, Neli McCombe and husband...

Livia Gonsalves

Mar 11, 2022

Livia Gonsalves, 95 of New Bedford, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022 at Sacred Heart Home. Born in New Bedford she was the daughter the late Bernardino Gonsalves and Albertina (Teixeira) Gonsalves. Livia enjoyed spending her time sewing, knitting and completing puzzles. She worked many years as a seamstress at Justin Clothing Co. Livia is survived by many loving...

Joao "John" Viegas

Mar 10, 2022

Joao "John" Z. Viegas, 63 of New Bedford, passed away at home on March 10, 2022. Born in Olhao, Algarve, Portugal he was the son of the late Joao Jose Viegas and Maria (Domingos) Veigas. Joao is survived by his sister Natercia Barrigas and her husband Frank of New Bedford; his nieces, Ashley Barrigas and Courtney Barrigas; and great...

Janice Fauteux

Mar 8, 2022

Janice June Fauteux, 80 of New Bedford, passed away at The Oaks Nursing Facility on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Wilfred H. Fauteux and Gladys B. (Donth) Fauteux. She was born in Acushnet and resided in New Bedford all her life. She attended St. Kilian Grammar School from Kindergarten to 8th grade. She...

Annette Camacho

Mar 3, 2022

Annette (LeBert) Camacho, 83, of New Bedford, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Mario "Marty" Camacho. She was born in Hartford, CT to the late Herve LeBert and the late Angeline LeBert (Levesque). She worked at Joseph Abboud all her life as a clothing room clerk. She enjoyed...

Maria Cabral

Mar 2, 2022

Maria J. (Gomes) Cabral, 89, of New Bedford, passed away Wednesday March 2, 2022 at home. She was the wife of the late Ramiro Cabral. She was born in St. Michael, Azores to the late Silverio Gomes and the late Mary (Pereira) doCarmo. She was a stitcher for many years at Town and Country Slacks. A graveside service will be...

Paul Almeida

Feb 27, 2022

Paul M Almeida, 73 of Acushnet, passed away on February 27, 2022 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford after a long illness. Born in Vilarinho das Paranheiras he was the son of the late Jose M Almeida and Adelaide (Calvao) Almeida and husband of Christine (Sullivan) Almeida. He worked many different jobs in his life most notably as a furnace operator...