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Laura AndradeNEW BEDFORD — Laura (Lopes) Andrade, 92, of New Bedford, died Saturday, October 18, 2008, at New Bedford Healthcare Center.

Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the daughter of the late Manuel and Emariana (Lomba) Lopes, she resided in New Bedford for over 25 years.

She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Church.

Survivors include three sisters, Julia Mingola,... Read More

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Ilda D. CenteioFAIRHAVEN — Ilda D. Centeio, 74, of New Bedford, died Oct. 6, 2008. Wife of Alberto Centeio and daughter of the late Emmanuel & Palmira (D'Oliveira) Lopes.

Born in Brava, Cape Verde, residing in the U.S. for 40 years. She was a communicant of Our Lady of the Assumption Church.

Survivors include her husband; 2 sons, Jean-Pierre Lopes & John-Claude DeBurgo; 2 daughters... Read More

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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.

Cape verde is on... 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