All Obituaries

Rogerio A. Jorge, 87, of Broad Common Road, passed away on March 12, 2023, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center.  He was the husband of Maria Teresa (Rodrigues) Jorge.   Born in Matriz, Horta, Faial, he was the son of the late Antonio Jr. and Conceicao (Silveira) Jorge.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Maria Cambra of FL, Antonio Jorge of Newport, Carlos Jorge of England, Maria (Aubrey) Phillips of VA, and Gina (Kenneth) Holt of Bristol;...

Henrique Pereira DaSilva, 100, of Ryan Avenue passed away on March 8, 2023 at Crestwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.  He was the husband of the late Noemia (Mendonca) DaSilva.   Born in Cascalho, Faial Azores, he was the son of the late Jose and Rosa DaSilva.  He is survived by his children Cidalia Harper and her husband Robert, Carlos DaSilva and his wife Mary, Joseph DaSilva and his wife Patricia; grandchildren Alyson Harper, Justin (Erica) Harper, Evan...

Ambrosina C. Ferreira, 72, of Peckham Place, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of the late João Luis Ferreira.   Born in Cabouco, Da Lagoa, São Miguel, she was the daughter of the late Joaquim and Teresa Medeiros.  She is survived by her children, Charles (Stephanie) Ferreira and Jessica Ferreira; and grandchildren, Dawson Ferreira, Jacob Ferreira, Kinley Ferreira, Alex Ferreira, and Lucas...

John M. Da Silva, 55, of Providence, passed away on March 5th, 2023 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice. Born in Relva, São Miguel, Azores, he was the son of the late Hermano and Maria Encarnocao (Cabral) Da Silva. He is survived by his siblings Benjamin (Isabel) Da Silva, Armando (Mary Jo) Da Silva  Maria (Tony) Rebello, Ida (Carlos) Vieira, Helen (Gary Stanzione) Da Silva, and Carlos Da Silva.  He was the uncle of Erica Da Silva, Jennie Da Silva, Emily Da Silva,...

Bernhard “Ben” Henry Becker, 88, passed away peacefully on Feb 25, 2023 after a brief illness. Ben was born in 1934 in St. Louis, Missouri to parents of German descent, Bernhard Heinrich Becker (1890-1972) and Marie (Schweitzer) Becker (1903-1991). There, he graduated from Christian Brothers College High School, in 1952.  Ben briefly attended University of MO, Columbia before enlisting in the Navy in 1954 as a electronics technician on the submarine USS IREX. After...

Louis A. De Almeida, 64, of Thames Street, passed away on February 19, 2023 at Roger Williams Medical Center. Born in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores, he was the son of Renato De Almeida and the late Maria Inez (Barreiro) De Almeida.  In addition to his father, Mr. De Almeida is survived by his life partner Leanor Barreiro, many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. He was the brother of Walter (Isaura) De Almeida, Mario (Zelia) De...

                                                    Jerry Allen Burke, Sr. – Beloved Father & Grandfather “Papaw”                                                                ...

Adelaida M. Mendez, 88, of Providence, passed away on February 14, 2023 at Silver Creek Manor. Ms. Mendez was born in Puerto Rico. She is survived by her children: William (Judy) Mendez of New York, Miguel Mendez of New York, and Rosario Mendez of Providence; grandchildren: Doreen, Katie, David, Raymond, Juan, Diana, Miguel, Lisette, Chelsea, Sonia, Sandra, and Gina; and many great-great grandchildren. Ms. Mendez was predeceased by her daughter Dianna Mendez and grandson Miguel...

Mark A. Manchester, 69, of Bristol passed away on February 7, 2023 at Rhode Island Hospital.  He was the husband of Doreen (Dionne) Manchester.   Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Arthur and Marie (Pacheco) Manchester.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Dionne Manchester (Anthony Merryman) and Mariel Manchester (Philip Pennine).  He was the grandfather of Dylan Manchester and Georgiana Merryman and brother of Arthur Manchester and...

Maria Almerinda (Barbosa) Flora, 88, of Shaws Lane passed away on February 5, 2023 at Silver Creek Rehab & Healthcare.  She was the wife of the late Antonio Ponte Flora Jr.   Born in Agua de Pau, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Maria de Lurdes (Medeiros) Barbosa.  She is survived by her children Helen (Frank) Aguiar, Connie (Silverio) Borges, Amanda (Ray) McCann, Alice (Manny) Galego, Carlos Flora, and Margarida (Carlos)...