Obituaries

Marwan Ramady

Marwan Ramady

Aug 31, 2022

Marwan Ramady, 52, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022 suddenly at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Amioun, Lebanon, the son of the late Jalil El Ramady and the late Kourine Faraj, he lived in Lebanon until moving to New Bedford in 2001. Marwan was part owner of Hi Lo Gas in New Bedford. He was a...

Christopher Jaskolka

Christopher Jaskolka

Aug 29, 2022

Christopher Jaskolka, 65, of Mattapoisett died August 29, 2022 at Beth Israel Hospital, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Cheryl A. McGuire. Born and raised in New Bedford, son of the late Sandra J. (Linhares) Nichols and Raymond Jaskolka, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life. He was a graduate...

Marie Rose "Fifi" Rigueur

Marie Rose "Fifi" Rigueur

Aug 29, 2022

Marie Rose (Mimy) Rigueur, 74, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts after a long courageous battle with cancer. FiFi, as she was affectionately known, was born on April 17, 1948 in Ca-Ira Leogane, Haiti, to the late Dominique Martin and Clercina Marthe Mimy. She grew up as the youngest child...

Marco Filipe Carreiro Mateus

Marco Filipe Carreiro Mateus

Aug 27, 2022

Marco Filipe Carreiro Mateus, 45, of Lowell died Saturday, August 27, 2022 unexpectedly at home. Born in Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel, Azores, son of the late Manuel De Sousa Mateus and the late Delia Maria Da Costa Carreiro Mateus, he lived in the Azores for most of his life before moving to Massachusetts 11 years ago. Marco enjoyed fishing...

M. Elise Fatula

M. Elise Fatula

Aug 27, 2022

M. Elise Fatula, 95, of Rochester died peacefully on Saturday, August 27, 2022. She was the widow of the late Joseph Fatula. Born in Gardner, Massachusetts and raised in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Florence (Breault) Leger. Elise spent many summers in Nantucket where she met her husband Joseph. They moved to...

Sonia L. Igreja

Sonia L. Igreja

Aug 25, 2022

Sonia L. Igreja, 67, of New Bedford passed away after a long battle with cancer on August 25, 2022 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Governador Valadares, Brazil, she was the daughter of the late Jose A. and Rita (Rodrigues) Nascimento. Sonia is survived by her husband Alvaro Igreja and her four children, Paulisson, Macleans, Kathyleen, Jackyleen, and their...

Debra M. Botelho

Debra M. Botelho

Aug 25, 2022

Debra M. (Baptiste) Botelho, 59, of New Bedford passed away Thursday August 25, 2022 after a long illness. She was the wife of Chris M. Botelho. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of Phyllis J. (Aranjo) Sabino and the late John Baptiste, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. Debbie was formerly employed as a cashier...

Betty Ann Stallings

Betty Ann Stallings

Aug 25, 2022

Betty Ann (Rogers) Stallings, 85, of New Bedford passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 25, 2022. She was the wife of the late John F. Stallings. Born and raised in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late John "Boy" Rogers and Ann (Fermino) Rogers. Betty was an avid reader and loved playing her piano and...

Wanda Souto

Wanda Souto

Aug 23, 2022

Wanda Souto, 70, of New Bedford passed away Tuesday August 23, 2022. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Nathaniel and Mary (Pina) Souto, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a graduate of New Bedford High School. Wanda was formerly employed as a supervisor at Harvey Building Products until her retirement. She...

Joann Sykes

Joann Sykes

Aug 19, 2022

JoAnn (Raphael) Sykes, 87, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Friday, August 19, 2022. She was the wife of Irving J. Sykes, Jr. Born in Mattapoisett, daughter of the late Joseph and Irene (Gonsalves) Raphael, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. JoAnn loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed reading and cooking. JoAnn worked...

Capt. Charles R. Gomes

Capt. Charles R. Gomes

Aug 19, 2022

Master Captain Charles R. "Charlie" Gomes, 86, of New Bedford passed away Friday August 19, 2022 from complications related to COVID. He was the husband of Pauline Moreau Gomes for 60 years. Charlie served in the United States Marine Corps and upon discharge, joined the Merchant Marines, of which he was a member for 45 years. In addition to...

Adam Pacheco

Adam Pacheco

Aug 18, 2022

Adam Pacheco, 44, of Pascoag, RI passed away August 18, 2022 at Zamborano Hospital. Born in New Bedford, son of Shirley J. (Santos) Pacheco of New Bedford and late Michael Pacheco, Sr., he was raised in Rhode Island and was a resident of Zambarano Hospital for 27 years following an auto accident. He enjoyed playing sports, music and was...

George P. Regis

George P. Regis

Aug 17, 2022

After a long and fulfilling life, we are sad to announce the passing of our father, George P. Regis, on August 17, 2022 at The New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home following a period of declining health. The son of Italian immigrants, Giacomo and Angelina (Reale) Regis, George was born on February 23, 1925 and he lived in New Bedford...

Susan J. Hevey

Susan J. Hevey

Aug 16, 2022

On Tuesday, August 16, 2022 the soul of Susan Jane Hevey, severed the earthly bonds and returned to her Heavenly Father. The beloved bride of Michael J. Hevey, they together celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary a week earlier but had been best friends and sweethearts for over 50 years. Their love for each other produced their two amazing sons,...

Paul A. Fernandes

Paul A. Fernandes

Aug 11, 2022

Paul A. Fernandes, 75, of New Bedford died Thursday, August 11, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospital after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Diane (Lague) Fernandes. Born in New Bedford, son of the late John and Alice (Gonsalves) Fernandes, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Paul served in the United States Army...

Olive "Ollie" Rose

Olive "Ollie" Rose

Aug 10, 2022

Olive "Ollie" Rose, 87, of New Bedford passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 surrounded by her sons. She was a devoted mother, sister, auntie, grandmother and a fierce friend. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joao Baptista Cruz and Justa (Pina) Cruz, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She was a...

Madeline J. Langley

Madeline J. Langley

Aug 9, 2022

Madeline J. (Bourne) Langley, 68, of Fairhaven, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. She was the wife of the late Carl S. Langley. Born in Quincy, daughter of the late Robert L. and Madeline I. (Thorwaldson) Bourne, she lived in Quincy most of her life before moving to Fairhaven. Madeline loved to swim and spend...

William C. Robinson

William C. Robinson

Aug 8, 2022

William C. Robinson, 93, of New Bedford passed away Monday August 8, 2022 at home after a period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Caroline F. (Roche) Robinson. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late William J. and Mary J. (Williams) Robinson, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Bill...

Lidia Spencer

Lidia Spencer

Aug 7, 2022

Lidia (Teixeira) Spencer, 82, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 7, 2022. She was the wife of the late Carlos Spencer. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, daughter of the late Manuel Ramos and Natalia Teixeira, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. Lidia was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved to cook...

Delfino R. Garcia

Delfino R. Garcia

Aug 6, 2022

Delfino R. "Del" Garcia, 69, of Fairhaven passed away comfortably at home on Saturday August 6, 2022 surrounded by all his family and loved ones after standing up to cancer for just under three years. Born April 21, 1953, in Saginaw, Michigan to mother Susan (Arocha) Tripp and father Delfino R. Garcia, Sr., he lived there until historical interest...

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