Obituaries

Sep 6, 2018

Patricia (Smith) Nicgabhain 67 of New Bedford passed away Thursday September 6, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital. Patricia was the daughter of the late Richard and Morgia (Stough) Smith. She was born in San Francisco and had lived in New Bedford for the last 10 years. Patricia was a self employed musician. Survivors include her son David Narron of Athens,...

Sep 2, 2018

Davaun P. Cooper 18 of New Bedford, passed away Sunday September 2, 2018 at his home. He was the son of Julie Gonzalez. Davaun was born in New Bedford and lived here all of his life. Survivors include his mother, his brother Darius Gomez of PA; his sisters Skyy Cooper of New Bedford, Janique Trinidad of New Bedford, Brooklyn...

Aug 30, 2018

Carol Ann Burke of New Bedford passed away Thursday, August 30, at the age of 74. She endured several years of chronic illnesses, with much courage and determination. She was a kind and loving soul. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Alice and Joseph Fernandes, sister of Dorothy Fernandes, former wife of the late Maurice Burke...

Aug 28, 2018

Setelvio “Steve” Mota 82 of New Bedford, passed away Tuesday August 28, 2018 at his home. He was the husband of Eduarda (Franco) Mota and son of the late Gilberto Medeiros Paiva and Lucinda (Carvalho) Paiva. He was born in St. Michael, Azores and had lived in New Bedford since 1965. Steve was a communicant of St. Joseph –...

Aug 15, 2018

Vincent Paul Jasinski, 65 of New Bedford, entered in to eternal life, surrounded by his loving family. Wednesday, August 15 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the son of Hilda (Correia) Jasinski of New Bedford and the late Mitchell S. Jasinski. He was born in New Bedford and lived here all of his life. Vincent was a greeter and...

Aug 15, 2018

David Cosme 85 of New Bedford, passed away Wednesday August 15, 2018, at home. He was the son of the late Manuel J. and Dominga (Ramos) Cosme. He was born in New Bedford and spent his entire life here. David was an independent man who loved to work with his hands, especially his true love of growing his fruits and...

Aug 5, 2018

Gene W. Polchlopek 76 of Acushnet passed away Sunday August 5, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the son of the late Joseph and Lillian (Vieira) Polchlopek.

Gene was born in New Bedford and lived in this area all of his life. He was employed as a commercial fisherman. Survivors include his daughters Deborah J. Polchlopek...

Aug 4, 2018

Leanor G. “Lee” Camacho 86, of Dartmouth, passed away Sunday August 4, 2018 at the Bedford Gardens. She was the daughter of the late Jose and Augusta (Fernandes) Camacho. She was born in New Bedford and lived in the greater New Bedford area all of her life. Lee was a registered nurse, working at St. Luke’s Hospital and then,...

Jul 29, 2018

Jose Medeiros 66 of New Bedford passed away Sunday July 29, 2018 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. He was the son of the late Francisco and Isaura (Mendonca) Medeiros. He was born in St. Michael, Azores and had lived in New Bedford for many years. Jose was a communicant of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church. He...

Jun 23, 2018

Brian Weeks 52 of New Bedford passed away suddenly on Saturday June 23, 2018. He was the son of the late Edwin J. Weeks and Constance (Beaulieu) Comeau. He was born in New Bedford and was a lifelong resident. Brian was formerly employed in the food service industry. He enjoyed watching golf, spending time with his grandson Elliot and...

Jun 21, 2018

Arthur “Archie” Ferreira 96 of New Bedford passed away Thursday June 21, 2018 at the Bedford Gardens Care & Rehab. He was the husband of the late Helen (Olejarz) Ferreira and son of the late Manuel and Estrella Maria (Reis) Ferreira. He was born in Oakland, CA and had lived in New Bedford for most of his life. He was...

Jun 13, 2018

Domingos Araujo 68 of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday June 13, 2018. He was the husband of Isabel (Borlido) Araujo and son of the late Albino and Aurora (Gomes) Araujo. He was born in Zebral, Montalerge, Portugal and had lived in New Bedford for 52 years. He was a communicant of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church....

Jun 6, 2018

Jacqueline M. Ross, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 6, on her 92nd birthday, after a brief illness. Born in Dartmouth in 1926, she was the daughter of the late Alcide and Aurore Y. (Briere) Ross. Known as Jackie by her friends and relative, she was a life-long resident of Dartmouth and was a parishioner of St. George’s Roman...

Jun 4, 2018

Dorothy (Castaldo) Laflamme 79 of Dartmouth passed away Monday June 4, 2018 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the widow of Robert G. Laflamme and daughter of the late Ribello “Dale “and Angelina (Carando) Castaldo. She was born in New Bedford and had lived in Dartmouth since she was 14 years old. Mrs. Laflamme graduated from Annherst College and...

May 28, 2018

Paula Cristina (Correia) Vieira 40 of New Bedford passed away Monday May 28, 2018 at St. Luke's hospital. She was the wife of Marco Vieira and daughter of Mario Jorge Correia and the late Maria Graca (Tavares) Correia. She was born in Ponta delgada, St. Michael and had lived in this area for many years. Paula was a communicant...

May 27, 2018

Paul W. “Cruzy” Cruz 52 of New Bedford passed away Sunday May 27, 2018. He was the son of Sandra (Edmundson) Tavares and step son of Bruce Tavares. Paul was a lifelong resident of New Bedford. He was formerly employed as a warehouse manager for Granite City Electric. Survivors include his parents; a step-son Andrew Gifford of New Bedford; 2...

May 27, 2018

Elsie (Nobrega) Santos 90 of New Bedford passed away Sunday May 27, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the wife of the late Saul Santos and daughter of the late Ricardo and Mary (Teixeira) Nobrega. Elsie was a lifelong New Bedford resident. Survivors include her daughter Annmarie Rabbitt, her brother Richard Nobrega, her sisters Laura Ribeiro and Elizabeth Benoit...

May 26, 2018

Carlos Pombinho 51 of Fairhaven passed away Saturday May 26, 2018. He was the son of Ana C. (Moutinho) Pombinho of Fairhaven and the late Carlos Pombinho. He was born in New Bedford and had lived the last 15 years in Florida, before returning to this area recently. He was a communicant of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception...

May 24, 2018

Sandra Christina Miranda 40 of New Bedford passed away at her parents home after a long illness. She was the daughter of Jose and Maria G. (Victorino) Miranda. She was born in Chaves , Portugal and had lived in New Bedford for many years. Sandra was a communicant of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church. She was employed...

May 9, 2018

Rogerio Oliveira 76 of New Bedford passed away Wednesday May 9, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the husband of Maria O. (Jorge) Oliveira and son of the late Felismina deJesus Oliveira. He was born in Vizela, Portugal and had lived in this area for many years. He was a communicant of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception...