http://www.legacy.com/Providence/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonI d=109060960 Orlando D. DaCruz

DaCRUZ, ORLANDO D., 43, of Pleasant St., died unexpectedly on May 1, 2008. Born in Sao Nicolau, Cape Verde Island, he was the beloved son of Clara Martins of Providence and the late Antonio DaCruz. He is survived by his common-law- wife Isabel D. Costa of Providence.

He presently worked as a mason/plasterer for Brown University. He was a socc... Read More

You have to be here to believe the life here .The deserted beaches are filled of golden sand that seem to be never ending, with green blue sea and it is so tranquil here it feels like time has almost stopped. The busiest traffic is a chicken, cat and a couple of goats all walking up the cobbled sleepy street at the same time without bothering anyone or each other. The women with there fruits, vegetables or fresh fish in big plastic bowls and buckets balancing on there heads, they must be so heav... Read More

Bishop S.C. "Daddy" Madison, who for 17 years guided the United House of Prayer for All People, an affluent African American denomination based in the District, died Saturday night at his home in Northwest Washington. He was 86. . .

During his tenure, Madison erected and dedicated more than 100 sanctuaries throughout the country. He continued to build affordable multi-family housing, assisted living facilities and commercial retail establishments. He also created scholarships for young p... Read More