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Margaret M. LopesNEW BEDFORD — Margaret M. (Rose) Lopes, 87, died Tuesday, November 18, 2008, unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the widow of Gilbert Lopes, Sr., and daughter of the late Antone and Matilda (Gonsalves) Rose.

She was born in Nantucket making New Bedford her home following her graduation from Nantucket High School.

Mrs. Lopes was employed as a secretary in the texti... Read More

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Caroline MonteiroNEW BEDFORD — Caroline (Costa) Monteiro, 91, of New Bedford died Saturday, November 15, 2008 at New Bedford Healthcare Center. She was the wife of the late Manuel D. Monteiro.

Born in Lakeville, the daughter of the late Jack and Guilhermina L. (Martin) Costa, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life.

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Zelinda Santos MendesBROCKTON Zelinda Santos Mendes, 97, of Brockton, died Nov. 14, 2008. She was the wife of the late Manuel Mendes; mother of Alberto Mendes of Brockton, Arnold Mendes of California, John Mendes of Brockton, Idial Mendes of Bridgewater, Daniel Mendes of East Bridgewater, Havana Depina of Boston, Dulcilia Graham of Brockton and Maria Depina of Brockton; her sisters, Angel... Read More

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Adelina Oleveira GomesFebruary 22, 1921 - November 12, 2008Adelina Oleveira GomesAdelina Oleveira Gomes, 87, of Brockton, died Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at the Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital in Brockton. She was the beloved soul mate of the late Antonio Silva Soares.Born February 22, 1921 in Brava, Cape Verde, she was the daughter of the late Fortunato Gomes and Constance Oleveira.Mrs. Gomes came to Brockton in 19... Read More

Cape Verdeans have fought in every major conflict that the United States has been involved with.  Below are those Cape Verdean veterans of the Vietnam War.  Cape Verdean Veterans of the Vietnam War   
Armando Oliveira AndradeU.S. Army Personnel and Dependent Casualties, 1961 - 1981
John W. AndradeSouthCoastToday Obituary
Frank G. Babbitt, Sr.SouthCoastToday ObituaryU.S. Veterans Gravesites
Manuel Pina Babbitt, Sr.
Babbitt's body returning home
Joseph J. BaptistaSouthCoastToday... Read More