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Margaret M. Lopes NEW 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 textile industry later becoming a homemaker after her marriage. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish at St. James Church.
She was dedicated to her family and devoted her life to her husband and children. She was much loved by her entire family and will always be remembered for her warmth, kindness and devotion to her church.
Mrs. Lopes was a member of the Catholic Women's Guild and she was a den mother for the Cub Scouts.
She and her husband enjoyed travel, especially cruises. Mrs. Lopes also loved cooking, gardening, furniture refinishing and watching soap operas.
Survivors include 3 sons, Gregory Lopes, Alan Lopes and Gilbert Lopes, all of New Bedford; her daughter-in-law, Claire Lopes of New Bedford; 2 brothers, Domingo Rose and Aguinel Rose and his wife, Benvinda, all of New Bedford; 1 sister, Anna Jacintho of New Bedford; 4 grandchildren, Andrew, Timothy and Mary Lopes and Spencer Saulis; 2 great-grandchildren, Taton Wobasset Lopes and Karyssa Lopes; several cousins in Pawtucket; and several nieces & nephews.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Aubertine-Lopes Funeral Home, 129 Allen St., New Bedford.Published in the Standard-Times on 11/20/2008 Today's Standard-Times obituaries
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Caroline Monteiro NEW 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.
She was a member of the International Church of the Nazarene.
Survivors include four daughters, Nancy Miranda and Jane DeBurgo, both of Taunton, Lorraine Craig and Priscilla Monteiro, both of New Bedford; a brother, Tony Costa of Lakeville; three sisters, Pauline Costa, Eileen Rozario, and Louise Lima, all of New Bedford; six children; four great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
She was the mother of the late Michael A. Monteiro, and sister of the John Costa and Mary Cosmos.
Her Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 9 AM at the International Church of the Nazarene. Visiting hours Thursday 5-8 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford.
For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.Published in the Standard-Times on 11/18/2008Today's Standard-Times obituaries
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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, Angela Fernandes of Brockton and Benvinda DePina of Cape Verde. She is also survived by 31 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; nine great great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St. (Rte. 123), Brockton, Tuesday, at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass in St. Edith Stein/St. Edward Parish, 71 East Main St., Brockton, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Brockton. Calling hours Monday, 5-9 p.m. For directions and obituary, visit www.RussellFuneralHome.com.
Published in The Enterprise on 11/17/2008Today's The Enterprise obituaries
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Zelinda Santos MendesSeptember 11, 1911 - November 14, 2008 Zelinda Santos MendesZelinda Santos Mendes, 97, of Brockton, died Friday November 14, 2008 at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital after a short illness. She was the wife of the late Manuel Mendes. Born September 11, 1911 in Brava, Cape Verde, she was the daughter of the late Furtanato Santos and Havana Messina. She was a resident of Brockton for 33 years. Zelinda was devoted to her family and loved to dance. She is survived by her children, 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, Angela Fernandes of Brockton and Benvinda DePina of Cape Verde. She is also survived by 31 Grandchildren , 49 Great Grandchildren, 9 Great-Great Grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral InformationFuneral from the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., (Rt123) Brockton on Tuesday, November 18th at 9:00AM followed by a funeral mass in St. Edith Stein/St. Edward Parish, 71 East Main St., Brockton, at 10:00AM. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Brockton. Calling hours in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home Monday 5:00-9:00PM. Directions
Service: map to St. Edith Stein 
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Adelina Oleveira GomesFebruary 22, 1921 - November 12, 2008 Adelina 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 1971 where she has been a communicant of St. Edith Stein Parish. She enjoyed spending time with her family and cooking for her family and other relatives and friends. She is survived by her children, Napoleon Soares and his wife Jaqueline, Maria Lopes and her husband Hilario, Autilia Collazo, Benilde Andrade, Laurinda Monteiro, Matilda Fortes and her husband Paulo, Phoebe Soares and her husband Sammy, and Connie Sousa and her husband Kenneth; she is also survived by 28 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral InformationFuneral from the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., (Rt123) Brockton on Saturday, November 15th at 9:00AM followed by a funeral mass in St. Edward/St Edith Stein Parish, 71 East Main St., Brockton at 10:00AM. Interment will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery, West Bridgewater. Calling hours in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home Friday 5:00-8:00PM. Directions
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 Ana Eugenia Fontes, 72, of Brockton, died Nov. 14, 2008. Native of Cape Verde Islands, she was a daughter of the late Quintiliano and Catarina (Fernandes) Fontes. Ana was the beloved sister of Joao Fontes, Francis Fontes, Joao B. Fontes and Maria Fontes, all of Brockton, Matilda Andrade of Florida, Manuel Fontes and Maria dePina, both of Cape Verde and loving aunt and great-aunt of many. All are welcome to calling hours Tuesday 5-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral from Waitt Funeral Home Wednesday at 9 a.m., funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Edith Stein Parish and burial at Melrose Cemetery. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. http://www.legacy.com/SouthOfBoston-Enterprise/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=120314591
Ana E. FontesAna E. Fontes BROCKTON Ana Eugenia Fontes, 72, of Brockton, died Nov. 14, 2008. A native of Cape Verde Islands, she was a daughter of the late Quintiliano and Catarina (Fernandes) Fontes. Ana was the beloved sister of Joao Fontes, Francis Fontes, Joao B. Fontes and Maria Fontes, all of Brockton, Matilda Andrade of Florida, Manuel Fontes and Maria dePina, both of Cape Verde; and loving aunt and great-aunt of many. All are welcome to calling hours, Tuesday, 5-8 p.m., in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St., Brockton, funeral from Waitt Funeral Home, Wednesday, at 9 a.m., funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Edith Stein Parish and burial at Melrose Cemetery. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272.
Published in The Enterprise on 11/17/2008Today's The Enterprise obituaries
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http://legacy.com/southcoasttoday/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=120166383 Sheldon S. Watkins NEW BEDFORD — Sheldon Steven Watkins, 60, of New Bedford, died Wednesday, N ovember 12, 2008, at St. Luke's Hospital, New Bedford after a brief illness. He was the husband of Christine Conway-Watkins and father of Jamie Prata-W atkins Born in New York, New York, the son of the late Thomas S. Watkins, Jr., and the late Pauline L. (Duarte) Watkins, he lived in New Bedford since the age of 18. Mr. Watkins was a graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology where he earne d a degree in Electronics and Computer Engineering. He had worked as a computer technician at the University of Massachusetts in Dartmouth. He enjoyed classic automobiles, science fiction and WWII History and was an avid Chess player. He is survived by his wife and daughter; his future son-in-law, Adam Gomes; two sons, Sheldon Steven, Jr., and Jason Thomas, both of RI; a grandson, Sheldon Steven, III; a brother, George Watkins of NY; three sisters, Camille Beeler of NY, Cheryle Gagne a nd Cherrie Watkins, both of New Bedford; his beloved Dachshunds, Max and Gr eta; a niece; and a nephew. In accordance with his wishes arrangements are private and under the direct ion of the Donaghy Funeral Home, 465 County Street, New Bedford. Published in the Standard-Times on 11/14/2008 Today's Standard-Times obituaries http://www.hathawayfunerals.com/obits/obituaries.php/obitID/522063 Sheldon S. Watkins November 12, 2008 NEW BEDFORD – Sheldon Steven Watkins, 60, of New Bedford, died Wednesday, N ovember 12, 2008, in St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford following a brief illness. He was the husband of Christine Conway-Watkins and the father of Jamie Pra ta-Watkins. Born in New York, New York, the son of the late Thomas S. Watkins, Jr., and the late Pauline L. (Duarte) Watkins, he lived in New Bedford since the age of 18. Mr. Watkins was a graduate of the Wentworth Institute of Technology where he e arned a degree in electronics and computer engineering. He had worked as a computer technician at the University of Massachusetts in Dartmouth. He enjoyed classic automobiles, science fiction and WWII History and was a n avid Chess player. He is survived by his wife and daughter; his future son-in-law, Adam Gomes; two sons, Sheldon Steven, Jr., and Jason Thomas, both of RI; a grandson, Sheldon Steven, III; a brother, George Watkins of NY; three sisters, Camille Beeler of NY and Cheryle Gagn e and Cherrie Watkins, both of New Bedford; his beloved Dachshunds, Max and Greta; and a niece and a nephew. Funeral Information In accordance with his wishes arrangements are private and under the direct ion of THE DONAGHY FUNERAL HOME, 465 County Street, New Bedford. To LIGHT A CANDLE, SIGN THE MEMORIAL REGISTER, or consult THE GRIEF LIBRAR Y, should please log on to www.hathawayfunerals.com., or telephone 508/992-5486. NOTE: Sheldon S. Watkins is the son of Pauline Louise Duarte, and grandson of Matilda Pina of Cape Verde.
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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
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Cape Verdeans have fought in every major conflict that the United States has been involved with. Below are those Cape Verdean veterans of the Korean War. Cape Verdean Veterans of the Korean War - Part II |
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