All Obituaries

Jose Rebelo Bernardo 89, of Bay View Avenue passed away on January 17, 2022 at home.  He was the husband of Maria Rosaria (Medeiros) Bernardo.   Born in Pico da Pedra, Sao Miguel, Acores, he was the son of the late Jose Bernardo Ferreira and Maria Gloria Rebelo.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children; Nelia Simas and her husband Emanuel of Bristol;  Joseph Bernardo and his wife Debra of Florida;  MaryLou Bernardo and Michael Terrell of...

Maria Jose (Pimentel) Ribeiro, 85, of Mount Avenue passed away on January 16, 2022 at home.  She was the wife of Norberto Couto Ribeiro.   Born in Villa Franca do Campo, St. Michael, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Jose and Angelina (Ribeiro) Pimentel.  In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Jose Ribeiro and his wife Paula of Bristol and her grandchildren Joshua Ribeiro and Christie Ribeiro.  She was the mother of the late Victor Ribeiro....

Maria Merces (Pacheco Elizardo) Oliveira, 90, of Birchwood Road passed away on January 10, 2022 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice.  She was the wife of the late Joseph Tavares Oliveira.   Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Evangelina (Cabral) Pacheco Elizardo.  She is survived by her daughter, Margaret Lopes of Bristol; grandchildren Sandra Stuart and her husband Edward; Paul Lopes and his wife Stephanie and great...

John N. Raposa was everyone’s go-to guy. Mr. Raposa was a devoted family man and dedicated business executive who gave his time and energy tirelessly to others. His knowledge, skill and ingenuity became the resources that helped his family’s business thrive for a third generation. His deep commitment to family members and friends helped them solve problems, seize opportunities and make the most of their shared lives. Mr. Raposa, who lived in Bristol, RI, died on January 2, 2022...

Duarte Emanuel Botelho September 6, 1942 - January 1, 2022   Duarte Botelho, a long time resident of Bristol RI, passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Sao Miguel Azores, and a Bermudian of 15 years, he then settled in Bristol RI. Duarte believed hard work was necessary to make a better life.  He started working on a farm at 12 years old after losing his parents at a young age.  He was a member of the Sao Miguel military...

Clara Marie (Barboza) Mello, 94, of Bay View Avenue, Bristol passed away on December 30, 2021 at Silver Creek Manor. She was the devoted wife of the late John Francis Mello with whom we believe she is now reunited.   Born in Warren, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Rose (Tavares) Barboza.  She was the loving mother of Christine Pirraglia (the late Thomas) of Elgin, IL; Catherine Mello Alves (Walter) of Swansea, MA; Carolyn Mello Pryor (Deacon John Pryor) of...

James Annable Sousa, 63, of Swansea passed away on December 29, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of Helen Peirce (Annable) Sousa and the late Manuel Falco Sousa.  In addition to his mother, he is survived by his brother, Manuel Sousa of Swansea, MA: sister, Sharon Sousa of Cranston, RI; sister in law Darcy Palazzo of Cranston, RI; and nephews, Joshua Sousa and Joseph Sousa. Mr. Sousa was a graduate of Case High School and served in the US Air...

  Robert Andrew Sousa, 61, of First School Street passed away on December 25, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital.    Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Uriel and Maureen (Mullins) Sousa.  He is survived by his children: Navi Sousa of Fall River, MA ; Jessica Oliver and her husband Adam of Warren and his grandchildren: Rebecca Oliver, Parker Oliver, Zachary Oliver and Gemma Oliver.  He was the brother of Patrick (Melanie) Sousa; Russell (JoAnn)...

Maria dos Anjos (Teixeira Furtado) Medeiros, 85, of Wood Street passed away on December 18, 2021 at her home. She was the wife of Jose Medeiros.   Born in Cabouco, Sao Miguel, she was the daughter of the late Joao Furtado and Rosalina Teixeira.  She is survived by her 6 children: Jose Lopes (Goreti) Medeiros of Portugal; Maria Isabel (Joao) Soares of Warren; Joao Manuel (Laura) Medeiros of Bristol; Lucia (Manuel) Viveiros of East Providence; Luis...

Joseph Manuel Faria, 71, of Goulart Avenue passed away on December 13, 2021 at home.  He was the husband of Maria Gloria (Dias) Faria. Born in Rabo de Peixe, St. Michael, Azores, Portugal, he was the son of the late Jose Tavares Faria and Maria dosAnjos Faria.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Joseph J. Faria of Rehoboth, MA: Jason DeCosta and his wife Cynthia of Bristol; Lina Oliveira of Bristol;  and Jonathan Faria of Bristol; grandchildren Colby...