Hailey K. Housewright
Dec 25, 2022
Hailey K. Housewright, 16, of Dartmouth, MA, suddenly and tragically passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 due to complications from juvenile diabetes. Hailey attended Dartmouth High School, she was an aspiring illustrator, and wanted to become a professional tattoo artist. She was a very talented artist; her favorite mediums included drawing, painting, and crafting. She also loved music...
Robert L. Xifaras
Dec 23, 2022
Attorney Robert Louis Xifaras, the Patriarch of the Xifaras family, famously and affectionately known as "Mr. X" passed away on December 23, 2022, at home surrounded by family after a recent fall. Born in New Bedford on March 24, 1929, he was the son of the late Louis and Stella (Gerakaris) Xifaras, the owners of the former Athens Bakery...
Eugenia Pina
Dec 23, 2022
Eugenia "Jenny" Pina, 99, of Marion passed away peacefully December 23, 2022 at Our Lady's Haven. Eugenia grew up in Marion, a town she loved and never left. She graduated from Wareham High School and worked for many families in Marion. She was one of Jehovah's Witnesses and attended many conventions around the world such as Poland, Greece, England,...
Steven J. Lunny
Dec 22, 2022
Steven J. Lunny, 67, of New Bedford died Thursday, December 22, 2022 at home surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Moinheiro) Lunny. Born in New Bedford, son of the late John Lunny and the late Hilda (Mello) Branco and her husband Gilbert, he was raised in Dartmouth and lived in...
Miguel Mota, Jr.
Dec 22, 2022
Miguel "Miguelito" Mota, Jr., 36, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022, in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Miguel is survived by his sisters, Wendy Michelle Mota and Cynthia Mota; his aunt and adoptive mother, Gilda Sobeida Rosario; his children Naiyeli Michelle Mota, Milana Cruz Mota, and Elias Steven Mota; and his niece Rio Xiomara Holguin. Miguel is preceded in death...
Charles Kenneth Bettencourt
Dec 21, 2022
Charles Kenneth Bettencourt, 77, of New Bedford died Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Sacred Heart Home after a long illness. He was the husband of Paula (Phillips) Bettencourt. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Charles and Doris (Rose) Bettencourt, he lived in Fairhaven for many years before moving to New Bedford. Kenny was a communicant of St....
Faith Demiranda
Dec 20, 2022
Faith (Teixeira) Demiranda, 71, of Plymouth, Massachusetts went to be with her Lord unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband Manuel Demiranda, her daughter Genna Demiranda, son Chip Demiranda and his wife, Christie. Survivors also include her granddaughter, Allison Faith, her brother Ronald Teixeira, her nephew Christian Gonsalves; five sisters-in-law and four brothers-in-law....
Kyla M. Viera
Dec 16, 2022
Kyla Marie Viera, 22, of New Bedford passed away on Friday December 16, 2022 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of Christina Houtman and the late David W. Viera, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She is survived by her son, Timothy Quidgley, Jr. and his father Timothy Quidgley; and her...
Ann M. Briggs
Dec 16, 2022
Ann M. (Perkins) Briggs, 92, of Mattapoisett died December 16, 2022 peacefully in her daughter's home. She was the loving wife of the late Peter P Briggs. Born in New Bedford, devoted daughter of the late Edwin L Perkins and Clara L (Tinkham), Ann lived most of her life in Mattapoisett. Ann's life was spent teaching children, tending the...
Benilda Alvarez
Dec 15, 2022
Benilda (Vega) Alvarez, 65, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 15, 2022. She was the former wife of Luis M. Alvarez. Born and raised in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Nelson Vega, Sr. and Benilda Vega. Her family moved to Massachusetts when she was 19. Benilda loved playing dominoes with her family and...
Joanne L. Gomes
Dec 15, 2022
Joanne L. (Grantham) Gomes, 55, died December 15, 2022, peacefully at home, surrounded by her family and friends. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Joyce L. (Cruz) Grantham, Joanne was the proprietor of Aly-Nics restaurant and Tony's Auto Body with her former husband, Antonio Gomes. Joanne was an exemplary, loving, honest individual who would drop anything in...
Ethel S. Stewart
Dec 13, 2022
Ethel S. (Fortes) Stewart, 73, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday December 13, 2022 after a brief illness. She was the wife of Johnny Stewart. Born in East Freetown, she was the daughter of the late Henry C. and Julia (Canto) Fortes. As a native of East Freetown, she graduated from Apponequet Regional High School where she played basketball...
Naomi S. Barboza
Dec 12, 2022
Naomi S. (Viera) Barboza, 88, of Lakeville passed away Monday, December 12, 2022 after a lengthy battle with COPD. She was born and raised in Acushnet, the daughter of the late Manuel and Octavia (Perry) Viera, she later raised her family in Lakeville. She was a graduate of Fairhaven High School and UMass Dartmouth. During her long life, Naomi...
David Amaral
Dec 10, 2022
David Amaral, 62, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 10, 2022. He was the husband of the late Judith L. (Segnitz) Amaral. Born and raised in Fairhaven, he was the son of the late Joseph and Beatrice (Martin) Amaral. David loved all sports, and watching the Chicago Cubs, Red Sox, Patriots, and Jets play. He enjoyed...
Raymond Dellecese
Dec 9, 2022
Raymond Dellecese, 71, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 9, 2022. He was the husband of Susan E. (Sylvia) Dellecese. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Caesar and Hilda (Pacheco) Dellecese, he lived in the southcoast area his whole life. Ray worked for Giusti Bakery for many years before opening Cape Bakery. He also...
Kyle Miranda
Dec 9, 2022
Kyle Miranda, 32, of New Bedford, died Friday, December 9, 2022. He was the husband of Malloree Botelho. Son of Gabriel and Shelly (Schlemmer) Miranda, Kyle lived in New Bedford all of his life. Kyle fished on F/V Resolution and F/V Friendship for many years. He loved spending time with his family and watching the Bruins. He enjoyed skateboarding,...
Ilda Benevides
Dec 8, 2022
Ilda (Pavao-Rodrigues) Benevides, 96, of New Bedford died Thursday, December 8, 2022 at CareOne at New Bedford. She was the wife of the late Manuel Benevides and Jorge DeOliveira. Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel and Maria L. (Pavao) Rodrigues, she lived in New Bedford since 1960. She enjoyed knitting and farming. Survivors include her...
Gwendolyn S. Colbert
Dec 8, 2022
Gwendolyn S. (Bergland) Colbert, 93, of New Bedford passed away Thursday December 8, 2022 after a brief illness. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Herman J. and Marie A. "Maude" (Grovell) Bergland, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. She was a graduate of New Bedford Vocational High School and later attended a...
Benvinda C. Oliveira
Dec 8, 2022
Benvinda Oliveira (Zinha Estrela), 77, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, December 8, 2022, at home being cared for by her loved ones. She was born January 1, 1945 in Santo Antao, Cape Verde, a daughter of the late Maria Da Luz Fonseca Zinha was preceded by her husband Joaquim Estrela. Together they had 11 children:...
Jonathan H. Mort
Dec 7, 2022
Jonathan H. Mort, a lifelong resident of Mattapoisett and graduate of Old Rochester, died peacefully, on December 7, 2022, at the age of 62. Jonathan was born on July 2, 1960 and his birthday being so close to July 4th embedded in him a strong sense of patriotism. It was only fitting that his last days were spent at...
