All Obituaries

Jose Manuel Cordeiro, 80, of Andrews Court passed away on January 23, 2023 at his home.  He was the husband of the late Etelvina (Franco) Cordeiro. Born in Fenais da Luz, Sao Miguel, Acores, he was the son of the late Jose Vincente Cordeiro and Maria dos Santos (Cabral) Cordeiro. He was educated in Portugal and employed by Iannaciullo Construction for 6 years as well as C. Brito Construction for 17 years before retiring.  He was a member of The Holy Ghost Committee...

Maria de Jesus (Avelar) Medina, 78, of Wood Street, passed away on January 20, 2023 at Miriam Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Mario Medina. Born in Mosteiro Flores, Azores she was the daughter of the late Francisco and Gloria (Tenente) Avelar.  She was the mother of Lucia Costa of Bristol and the late Thelma Rodrigues.  She was the grandmother of Cierra Costa, Marisa Rodrigues, Derek Rodrigues and the great grandmother of Everly Rodrigues. Mrs. Medina was educated in...

Irene J. La Grange, 94, of Warren passed away on January 16, 2023 at home. Born in Bristol, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Tavares) Barboza. She is survived by her children Roger (Maureen) La Grange of Cranston, Barbara Almeida of Warren, and Kenneth (Sylvinia) La Grange of Warren; 9 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 12 great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. La Grange was predeceased by her son Joey La Grange. Mrs. La Grange attended Colt...

Raul Machado, 78, of Bristol passed away on January 16, 2023 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the loving husband of Sandra (Scarduzio) Machado, to whom he had been married for 53 years.   Born in São Miguel, Azores, he was the son of the late Manuel and Georgiana (Dos Santos) Machado.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Michael (Beth) Machado of Barrington, and Kimberly (Carlos) Botelho of Bristol; grandchildren Casey Machado, Kyle Machado, Ryan...

Mary Beth (Moreno) Hartke, 64 of West Warwick, passed away, January 14, 2023 at Kent Hospital. She was the wife of Richard A. Hartke, Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late William and Irene (Silvia) Moreno . In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children: Kim (Stephen) Perry of Swansea; William Ferri of Tennessee; Nathan Hartke of West Warwick; Sara Hartke (the late Eric Pires) of West Warwick and 4 grandchildren. She also leaves...

Virginia Mendes (Castro) da Camara, 89, of Patterson Avenue passed away on January 11, 2023 at home, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late John N. da Camara, her beloved husband to whom she had been married for 65 years before his recent passing. Born in Porto Santo, Madeira, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Francisco and Maria Jose (Mendes) Castro.  She is survived by her children: Maria (James) Camara of Warwick, Nelson Camara of Warren, Liz...

George Souto Correia, 92, of Jameson Drive passed away on January 8, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Adeline (Quintal) Correia. Mr. and Mrs. Correia experienced a very special and rare love story and celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary last year.     Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Frank and Louise (Dias) Correia.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Mary Louise Palumbo and her husband Gary,...

David M. Coroa, 79, of Jenny Lane passed away on January 7, 2023 at Newport Hospital with his family by his side. He was the husband of Maria Eduarda (Pacheco) Coroa. Born in Rebeiro Seca, de Rebeiro Grande, São Miguel, Azores, he was the son of the late Augusto and Diamantina (da Conceicao) Coroa. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Donna (David) Wilson and Gary (Rebecca) Coroa; grandchildren Jesse Wilson, Emma Wilson, Tara Coroa, Trey Coroa, and Tori...

Mary E. Vargas, 86, of Hope Street passed away on January 5, 2023 at Newport Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Joseph Vargas. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Ponte) Coite.  She is survived by her daughter Jo Ann Garcia of Bristol; grandchildren Holly Garcia, Loral Lee Garcia, Shannon Dos Santos, Nathan Vargas, Nicholas Castigliego, and Joseph Vargas III; great-grand children Bryonna Garcia, Alexandrea Quintal, Jaelyn Garcia, Krystal Dos...

Mary Isabel (DaSilva) Neves, 90, of Perry Street passed away on January 4, 2023 at Rhode Island Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Gilbert Soares Neves.   Born in Relva, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Jacinto and Maria Lidia (Janeiro) DaSilva.  She was the mother of Gilbert Neves (Vera) and Lydia Serpa (the late Rusty); grandmother of Vanderley Neves, Kevin Neves, Russell Serpa Jr, Christopher Serpa (Alex); and great grandchildren Mila Serpa...