Zulmira (Lobo) Gomes, 89, of New Bedford died Saturday March 10, 2007 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness.

Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the daughter of the late Antonio B. and Maria (Burgo) Lobo, she lived in New Bedford for the past 35 years.

She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Church.

Survivors include a sister, Paula Anacleto of New Bedford; her godson, Antonio J. Lobo of New Bedford; and many nieces and nephews.


She was the sister of the late Joseph, Joao, and Manuel Lobo.

Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 9 AM in Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.