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George L. Gomes

NEW BEDFORD — George L. "Jake" "The Hummer" Gomes, 62, of New Bedford died October 3, 2008 at home after a courageous battle. He was the husband of Roberta J. (Roderick) Gomes.

Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Antonio "Geech" and Lydia (Freitas) Gomes, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.

He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumpti... Read More

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Two Cape Verde women arrested with nearly 5 kg of cocaine
Praia, Cape Verde – Police have arrested two Cape Verde women who arrived at Praia International Airport with nearly 5 kg of cocaine, police sources said on Monday. The women, aged 20 and 30, who arrived from the Brazilian city of Fortaleza on Sunday, concealed the drugs in their bags, police said.

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Donald A. LopesNEW BEDFORD — Donald A. "Nonnie" Lopes, 73, of New Bedford, died Monday, September 29, 2008, at home after a brief illness. He was the husband of Esther (Lopes) Lopes.

Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Frank A. and Lucadia (Tavares) Lopes, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life.

Mr. Lopes was formerly employed as an electrician for Rose Electric.

He w... Read More

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Kilda M. FilkinsNEW BEDFORD — Kilda M. (Burgo) Filkins, 86, of New Bedford died September 29, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Frederick E. Filkins, Sr.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Leopold and Rose (Rodrigues) Burgo, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.

She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and watching soap opera's.

Survivors include h... Read More

 http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/0 9/27/lopes_sentenced_in_95_kil ling/?page=full  Lopes sentenced in '95 killing Police say stabbing led to violent cycle for Cape Verdeans Bobby Mendes's mother, Isaura, held up a news report about her son during her victim impact statement yesterday. Arnaldo Lopes was somber as his lawyer spoke before the sentencing. (George Rizer/ Globe Staff) By John R. Ellement Globe Staf... Read More