Obituaries

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Feb 26, 2022

Gloria J (Rousseau) Sylvia, 97, of Fairhaven, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Alphonse and Emma Rose Yvonne (Lilevre) Rousseau and wife of the late Alfred W. Sylvia Jr. Gloria worked for many years as a machine operator. She is survived by her son, Alfred...

Feb 20, 2022

Armando M. Amaral, 60, of New Bedford passed away Sunday February 20, 2022, at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Maria (Vieira) Amaral. He was born in Feteira Pequena, St. Michael, Azores to Antonio DeAmaral and the late Donatilde (Pacheco) Amaral. He was a laborer for Feeney Brothers for many years and a member of the St. Michael Social...

Feb 12, 2022

Dolores (Marujo) Nobrega, 88, of Fairhaven, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022 at home. She was born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Bento V. Marujo and Felicidade (Vieira) Marujo and wife of the late Jose B. Nobrega. Dolores worked as an Assistant City Clerk for the City of New Bedford for many years before her retirement. She was...

Feb 10, 2022

Catherine E. (Gleason) Konerth, 92 of Fairhaven, passed away at home on Thursday, February 10th 2022. She was born in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late William V. Gleason and Margaret (Madary) Gleason and the wife of the late, Andrew L. Konerth Sr. Catherine was born and raised in Baltimore, MD and came to Fairhaven in 2015. She...

Feb 9, 2022

Gerald “Gerry” C. Almeida, 75, of Tiverton, passed away on Wednesday, February 9th at home with his family by his side. He was the husband of Patricia (Page) Almeida. He was predeceased by his first wife Janice (Mulcahy) Almeida. He was born in Fall River to the late Manuel Almeida and the late Mary (Almeida) Costa. He graduated from...

Feb 8, 2022

Irene Julieta McNeese-Lucas passed away at home February 8th 2022 at the age of 84. She was born to Antonio and Olimpia Magalhaes, who proceeded her in death. She was 1 of 12 children, who all but 1 proceeded her in death. Her family moved to California in 1948 and resided there for over 40 years where she had...

Feb 6, 2022

Dolores Pauline Trudeau, 85, passed on into glory peacefully, at Sacred Heart Nursing Home New Bedford on February 6, 2022, with family gathered round, singing praises to our God.

Born in Fairhaven on December 29,1936, a daughter of the late William A. and Lorenza (Patenaude) Trudeau, she lived in Fairhaven and New Bedford most of her life....

Feb 4, 2022

Jeffrey H. Spooner, 70, of New Bedford, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, at home. He was born in New Bedford to the late Leonard Spooner and the late Rita (Blais) Spooner. He was a general contractor for many years. He is survived by his cousins, Conrad Desroches, Alan Desroches, Stephen Yates, Jane Yates, Raymond Yates, Joey Yates, Irene...