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 http://www.legacy.com/Providence/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=108607110
Helder G. Tomar  TOMAR, HELDER G., 19, of Harvey St., died Saturday at Rhode Island Hospital. Mr. Tomar was born in Boa Vista, Cape Verde, a son of Paulo and Virginia (Gomes) Tomar of Pawtucket. He came to this country 18 years ago settling in New York and had lived in Pawtucket for the past 17 years. Besides his parents, he is survived by 3 brothers, John, Lenny and Rendy Tomar, all of Pawtucket; 3 sisters, Odilia Cruz of Brockton, MA, Tereza and Gorette Tomar, both of Pawtucket; paternal grandmother, Doratea L. Gomes of Cape Verde; maternal grandmother, Rosamaria Ramos of Cape Verde and Pawtucket. He also leaves many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. His funeral will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. in the Merrick R. Williams Funeral Home, 530 Smithfield Ave., Pawtucket. Calling hours Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 9 p.m. Burial will be in Mount Saint Mary Cemetery, Pawt. www.merrickrwilliamsfh.com Published in The Providence Journal on 4/29/2008.
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http://www.legacy.com/CapeCod/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=108254454 Leroy Viera Sr.  HYANNIS — Leroy Viera, 88, died on April 20, 2008, at home. He leaves behind his wife, Maisie Viera; his four children, Laura Viera of Hyannis, Leroy Viera Jr. of Saudi Arabia, Lawrence Viera of Hyannis, and Lewis Viera of Nantucket; seven grandchildren, Ebony and Jerome Kenlyn, Alex and Kyle Richardson, Jarrell Wynns, Kiana Viera, and Shealynn Viera; two great-grandchildren, Denisa Mccoy and Deion McCoy; and many nieces and nephews. A native of Nantucket, Leroy was born on Feb. 11, 1920. He was the son of Frank Viera and Laura Teixeira of the Cape Verdean Islands. He was a veteran of World War II. He loved carpentry, playing guitar, cooking, and enjoyed watching the steamship leaving the docks in Nantucket. Leroy was a loving and caring man. He loved his family and would do anything for his children and grandchildren. He will be missed. Visitation will be Friday, April 25, 2008, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Doane Beal & Ames Funeral Home, 160 West Main St., Hyannis. Burial will be Monday, April 28, at 10 a.m., in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. All friends and family will leave from the Funeral Home at 9:15 a.m. A memorial service will be held on Nantucket at a later date. Doane, Beal & Ames 508-775-0684 Published in the Cape Cod Times on 4/24/2008.
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http://www.legacy.com/SacBee/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=108141324 John Pires Camilo  CAMILO, John Pires Born June 25, 1942 in Cape Verde Island and passed away on April 17, 2008. He is survived by three children and his brothers, Joe, Bobby, sisters, Mariana and Genie and an aunt, Elsie and uncle Ivo and many cousins, nephews and nieces. Friends are welcome for visitation Wednesday, April 23, 2008 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with the Rosary beginning at 7:00 PM at the GEORGE L. KLUMPP CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, Riverside Boulevard and 2nd Avenue. Friends are also invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Thursday at St Elizabeth Church, 1817 12th Street. Interment at St. Mary's Cemetery. Published in the Sacramento Bee on 4/22/2008.
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http://www.legacy.com/SouthCoastToday/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=108256279 Ann M. Pinto  BOSTON — Ann M. (Andrade) Pinto, 73, of New Bedford and Fairhaven, died Tuesday, April 22, 2008, in Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was the wife of the late Richard W. Stevens Sr., and in 1965 she remarried a local detective Joseph Pinto, Jr. who sadly passed away in 1971. Born in New Bedford, a daughter of the late Joseph Andrade and Ana O. (Lopes Oliveira) Andrade, she attended and graduated from LaBaron Beauty Academy and worked as a beautician for ten years. She later went on to attend and later graduate form BCC and the Diman School of Nursing for her L.P.N. degree. A long time member of The International Church of the Nazarene, she served as a member of the Fairhaven School Committee, the first minority to do so for 8 years, resigning in April 2001. Mrs. Pinto was a Fairhaven Town Meeting member, a member of the Fairhaven Improvement Association, Fairhaven Colonial Club, Fairhaven Reading Buddy Volunteer, Fairhaven Community Service Learning with high school students, Fairhaven Partnership for Children Council, Annual Guest Reader in Fairhaven Schools, Cape Verdean Women's Club, New Bedford Historical Society, New Bedford Whaling Museum, both as a trustee and education Board Member, Early Learning Child Care Board in New Bedford, assistant to Mrs. Brenda Harrison at the Church Sunday School teaching 6 year olds, volunteer on Mondays in the church clothes closet distributing clothes, and a Fairhaven Improvement Board member. In 1977, she was the recipient of the Fairhaven Education Association Award listing her as "A Friend of Education" which was a proud moment for her as well as receiving volunteer awards from the Fairhaven Schools. Ann enjoyed traveling, gardening and children. In 2002, she received a millennium award from CVN President Tom Lopes from the Martha Briggs Education Society. She was also well known for giving tea parties to students in schools, and her many friends call her "The Tea Party Lady." She collected tea pots as a hobby and had over 240 tea pots in her collection. Survivors include two sons, Richard W. Stevens and his wife, Lori of Arlington, VA and Marc A. Stevens of Fairhaven; two step-children, Robert and David Pinto of Fall River; two sisters, Alice Conceicao and Anita Turner of New Bedford; her daughter-in-law, Diane Stevens Pontiff of New Bedford; four grandchildren, David Stevens Jr., Leslie A. Stevens, Matthew W. Stevens and Olivia M. Stevens; step-granddaughter, Tisha Pinto; Mrs. Pinto's long time companion, Domingo Rose of New Bedford. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late David J. Stevens, Sr. and Jeffery Stevens and sister of the late Armand O. Andrade, Joseph R. Andrade, Jr., Allen G. Andrade, Mary Bargasse and stepson Scott Pinto. Her Funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2008, at 9 AM in The "International" Church of the Nazarene, 278 Pleasant St., New Bedford. Visiting hours on Friday, April 25, 2008, from 2-8 PM in the WARING-SULLIVAN HOME OF MEMORIAL TRIBUTE at DARTMOUTH, 230 Russells Mills Rd., Dartmouth. Donations may made to the Community Center Building Fund, c/o The "International" Church of the Nazarene, 278 Pleasant St., New Bedford 02740. Burial will be in Rural Cemetery, New Bedford. For online registration and facility directions visit: www.waring-sullivan.com. Published in the Standard-Times from 4/24/2008 - 4/25/2008.
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http://www.legacy.com/SouthOfBoston-Enterprise/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=107800653 Carolina Miranda Brockton Carolina (Fernandes) Miranda, 97, of Brockton died Friday, April 11, 2008, at Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton after a period of failing health. She was the wife of the late Jose Miranda. Born July 25, 1910, in Cape Verde, she was a daughter of the late Joao Fernandes and Carlota DePina Fernandes. Mrs. Miranda was devoted to her family and was a devoted Catholic. She was a member of S. Joao Baptista. She is survived by her children, Maria Miranda Azancoth of France, Maria Miranda Teixeira of Holland, Carlota Miranda Rodrigues of Holland, Eugenio Miranda of Brockton, Fatima Miranda Goncalves and the late Jose Miranda; she is also survived by 21 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and two great great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St. (Rte. 123), Brockton, Saturday 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 Friday 4-8 p.m. For directions and obituary, visit www.RussellFuneralHome.com. Published in The Enterprise on 4/17/2008.
http://www.legacy.com/SouthCoastToday/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=107793479 Maria Leca  NEW BEDFORD — Maria "Lili" (di Linzinho) (Pinheiro) Leca, 99, of Fairhaven, died Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at St. Luke's Hospital, New Bedford after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Aleixo Leca. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, one of 10 children of the late Luis Jose Pinheiro and Henriqueta (Azevedo) Pinheiro, she settled in Fairhaven 35 years ago. She was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church in Fairhaven. Mrs. Leca was formerly employed as a stitcher at Calvin Clothing in New Bedford. She enjoyed crocheting and growing flowers in her garden. She is survived by three daughters, Madalena Yvonne Lopes and her husband, John of New Bedford and Diva P. Alves and her husband, Edgar and Marlise Pereira and her husband, Adelmo, all of Fairhaven; a sister Jovina Araujo of East Providence, RI; two grandchildren, Anniette and Emmanuel Alves, both of Fairhaven; and many nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be Saturday at 8:00 AM from the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, Fairhaven followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 AM in St. Joseph's Church, Fairhaven. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery, New Bedford. Calling hours are Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. For LIGHT A CANDLE, MEMORIAL REGISTER OR FACILITY DIRECTIONS go to www.hathawayfunerals.com or call (508)994-9471. Published in the Standard-Times on 4/17/2008.
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http://www.legacy.com/Providence/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=107559012 Eugenia L. Fortes  FORTES, EUGENIA L., 75, of Pleasant Street, a former employee of the Holy Name of Jesus Church, died Thursday morning, April 10, 2008, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Ms. Fortes was born Feb. 12, 1934, in Brava, Cape Verde, a daughter of the late Louisa Conceicao and Victor Lopes. She leaves her children, Antonio Fortes of Providence, Joseph Fortes of Florida, John F. Gomes of East Providence and Sonny R. Fortes of Providence, Charlene M. Fortes of East Providence and Matilda R. Fortes also of East Providence; 14 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; her sisters, Maria Lima of Pawtucket and Julia Fernandes of New Bedford; her brothers, Manuel Santos of Florida and Eduino Lopes of Mass. She was the mother of the late Louisa and Ortencia Fortes, and sister of the late Francisco Fortes, John Fortes, Jose Lopes, Joaquin Lopes and Anna Coelho. Her funeral will be Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. from the REBELLO FUNERAL HOME, 901 Broadway, East Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at the Holy Name of Jesus Church, 99 Camp Street, Providence. Burial will follow at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday evening 6-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Online condolences: www.rebellofuneralhome.com Published in The Providence Journal on 4/13/2008.
http://www.legacy.com/SouthCoastToday/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=107604803 Robert W. Duarte Sr.  NEW BEDFORD — Robert W. Duarte, Sr., 69, of New Bedford died April 12, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Victoria (Costa) Duarte. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Antonio Duarte and Eunice (Watkins) Duarte Carter, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. Mr. Duarte was formerly employed as a maintenance supervisor in the medical industry for many years until retirement. He served in the U.S. Army for 21 years. He was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Good Conduct Medal, 4 O/S Service Bars and Expert Qualification Badge M-16 Rifle. Mr. Duarte was a member of the Cape Verdean-American Veterans Association where he served as a member of the color guard and the Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World, Carney Lodge #200. He was a board member of the Bisca Tournament Club. He enjoyed playing bisca, poker and bowling. Survivors include his wife; a son, Robert Duarte, Jr. and his wife Kerin of Raynham; 2 daughters, Karen Hopkins and her husband Clyde of Montgomery, IL and Kim Fields and her husband Darrell of Providence; a step-son, Scott Costa of New Bedford; 3 brothers, David Duarte and his wife Pamela of Washington, DC; Bruce Duarte and John Duarte both of New Bedford; a sister, Donna Duarte of Providence; 7 grandchildren, Kyle, Brianna, Robert, III, Theresa, Bryce, Aaralyn and Olivia; many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was the brother of the late Richard Duarte. His Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 10 AM at the International Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow in the Massachusetts National Cemetery. Visiting hours at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford Tuesday 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the document.write(' ' + unescape('American%20Cancer%20Society') + ''); American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com. Published in the Standard-Times on 4/14/2008.
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Constance B. Rodrigues  RODRIGUES, CONSTANCE B., 72, of Goff Avenue, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008, in Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, she was a daughter of the late Jose and Maria (Lomba) Barbosa. She leaves one daughter; Fatima B. Rodrigues of Pawtucket, four sons; Manuel B. Fernandes of Miami, FL, Jose B. Fernandes of Pawtucket, John B. Fernandes and his wife Adelina of Tucson, AZ and Paul B. Fernandes of Tampa, FL, one sister; Adelisa Monteiro of East Providence and two grandchildren; Renaldo and Tiana Fernandes. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 10 AM in St. Martha's Church, Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours Friday 4-8 PM in the PERRY/McSTAY FUNERAL HOME, 2555 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence. Published in The Providence Journal on 4/10/2008.
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