Obituaries

Aug 21, 2022

Joaquim Ribeiro, 92 of New Bedford passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife, childrenand grandchildren on Sunday, August 21st . Born in Santo Tirso, Portugal he was the son of the late JoseJoaquim Ribeiro and late Laurinda (Ferreira) Ribeiro and husband of Gloria (Vaz) Ribeiro. Before comingto the United States, Joaquim was a member of the armed services...

Aug 15, 2022

Cristino Hernandez, 65 of New Bedford, passed away on August 15th in Puerto Rico. He was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico the son of the late Hermenegildo Hernandez and late Maria Magdalena Martinez and husband of Yolanda (Rosario) Hernandez. Cristino was a veteran of the United States Army and worked for many years as a Carpenter. He is survived by...

Aug 15, 2022

Maria Helena (Silva) Valente, 59 of New Bedford, passed away on Monday, August 15th. Born in Murtosa, Portugal she was the daughter of the late David Lopes DaSilva and late Maria Adalia Pereira DaSilva. Upon coming to the United States in November of 1993, Maria worked as an operator for AFC Cable Systems. She is survived by her daughter Tania...

Aug 10, 2022

Phyllis Gallego, 78 of New Bedford passed away on Wednesday, August 10th. Born in Acushnet she was the daughter of the late Raymond Langevin and Marie E (Francoeur) Langevin. Phyllis was the wife of the late Joseph Sousa Jr, late David Gallego and Robert Loureiro, father of her sons, Michael and Matthew. She worked for many years as a claims...

Aug 9, 2022

 

Rosa Goncalves (DaCruz) DaSilva, 93 of New Bedford, passed away at Our Lady’s Haven on Tuesday, August 9th after a long illness. Born in Zebral, Portugal she was the daughter of the late Antonio DaCruz and Germana Pires and wife of the late Jose DaSilva. Rosa worked for 20 years at Calvin Clothing before retiring. She loved tending to...

Aug 4, 2022

Robert H Menard, 83 of New Bedford, passed away at home on Thursday, August 4th. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Joseph Armand Xavier Menard and late Marie Alice (Morin) Menard and husband of Gloria (Gadapee) Menard. Robert was a veteran of the U.S Army and worked many years in the construction industry before retiring....

Aug 1, 2022

Gordon F Packard, 66 of New Bedford, passed away at home on August 1, 2022. Gordon has been with PRIDE Inc of Taunton a nonprofit agency supporting adults with disabilities since 2013.  He was in the AFC program and the Day Hab program.  He had Sarah and Erica in Day Hab and Beth and Heather in AFC. He was Doug's...

Jul 30, 2022

Marcus A Schlosser, 75 of New Bedford, passed away at home on July 30th surrounded by his loving family. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Alois A Schlosser and late Lois A (Hopkins) Schlosser and husband to Donna M (Ledvina) Schlosser. Marcus worked for many years at Revere Copper & Brass before his retirement. He...

Jul 22, 2022

Joao Victorino 69, of New Bedford, passed away on July 22, 2022 at Massachusetts General Hospital. He was the husband of Aldina (Gomes) Victorino and son of the late Antonio Victorino and the late Maria Viera. He was born in Anelhe, Portugal and had lived in New Bedford since 1972. He was a communicant of Our Lady of the Immaculate...

Jul 15, 2022

Inezia (Rafael) Raposo, 96, of New Bedford, a resident of Tabor Mill Apartments for over 30 years passed away at Care One of New Bedford on Friday, July 15th. Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, Portugal she was the daughter of the late Jose Rafael and the late Maria Isabel (Sousa) Rafael and wife of the late Manuel Serafim...

Jul 10, 2022

 

Hilda E. (Tavares) Silva, 90 of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, July 10th at Sarah Brayton Nursing Care. Born in New Bedford she was the daughter of the late Joseph R. Tavares and late Cecelia (Cardosa) Tavares and wife of the late Robert Silva. Hilda graduated from Kenyon Campbell Business School and was a long-time employee of Acushnet...

Jul 10, 2022

Beatrice Gelinas Monteiro O'Neil, 92, of New Bedford, passed away Sunday, July 10, 202 at Hathaway Manor. She was born in New Bedford to the late Charles Gelinas and the late Dora (Letourneau) Gelinas and was the wife of the late Edgar O'Neil. She was a member of the Women's Auxiliary VFW Post 7239, in Acushnet. She loved bingo, making...

Jul 9, 2022

Victor J. da Rosa, 57, of Acushnet, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022 at St. Luke’s hospital. Hewas the loving partner for 16 years to Connie DeMelo. He was born in Faial, Azores, Portugal tothe late Luis Gonzaga da Rosa and the late Maria Dina (da Silva) da Rosa. Vic was the owner andoperator of Canvas Landscape and Excavating. He...

Jul 7, 2022

 

Emile R. Frenette, 91, of New Bedford passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a period of declining health. He was the beloved husband of the late Theresa (Vigeant) Frenette and is now peacefully reunited with her in eternal life.

Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Emile E. and Noemi R....

Jul 2, 2022

Bernadette (Soucy) Wamboldt, 60, of New Bedford, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital on Saturday, July 2nd. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of Alfred P. Soucy Sr and late Huguette (Audette) Soucy. Bernadette had a heart of pure gold and was a caring friend. She enjoyed coloring and was at her happiest listening to music, especially Enrique Eglesias...

Jun 25, 2022

William F. Murphy, Jr., 70, of New Bedford was called to his heavenly home Saturday, June 25th at St. Luke's Hospital with family by his side. He was born in Boston to the late William Murphy and the late Phyllis (St. Martin) Murphy. He served in the Air Force for many years. He loved Sunday services at Immanuel Baptist Church with...

Jun 17, 2022

Susan Estavam, 51, of New Bedford passed away on Friday, June 17th at St. Luke's Hospital. She was born in New Bedford to the late Angelo Estavam and Maria (Sousa) Estavam and was the partner to the late Jose Victoria. She worked in housekeeping for many years at Oceanview. She was a big Cowboy's fan and enjoyed listening to music. She...

Jun 16, 2022

Eric Nobrega, 40 of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly at St. Luke’s Hospital on June 16, 2022. Born in New Bedford he was the son of David Nobrega and Louise (Duclos) Nobrega and loving companion to Tracey Souza. Eric was a big teddy bear, who loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed hunting, attending concerts and...

Jun 15, 2022

Kim A. Curt Parker of New Bedford, MA passed away peacefully on June 15, 2022, with loved ones by her side.

Born in Fall River on July 5, 1958, Kim was the daughter of the late Mary Curt (Fleck) and Gerald Curt. Kim grew up in Somerset, MA where she was a 1976 graduate of Somerset High School and was...

Jun 5, 2022

Lucinda "Lu Lu" (Rezendes) Matthews, 85 of New Bedford, passed away at home on Sunday, June 5th. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and late Elvira (Pacheco) Rezendes and wife of the late Donald "Matt" Matthews. Lucinda was a devout Catholic and long time communicant of St. John Neumann Church in East Freetown....