Antonio P. Vieira, 68, died on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Cindy (Suprenant) Vieira. Born in St. Michael, Portugal, son of the late Jose M. and Maria Jose Pacheco Vieira, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. In his free time, Antonio liked watching cowboy movies and sports, especially the Benfica soccer team, Red Sox, Patriots, and Celtics. He also enjoyed pigeons. He especially loved ...

Richard Glod, 79, died Saturday, February 21, 2026, after a brief illness. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Frank and Albina (Hamot) Glod, he lived in the city his entire life. In his free time, Richard enjoyed fishing and watching football. He was especially fond of dogs.  Visiting hours are Wednesday, March 4, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Machnowski Funeral Home, 472 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, with a funeral service at 5:00 p.m. from the funeral home. Burial is ...

Maritza Gonzalez, 51, died on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford after a brief illness. Born in Manhattan, New York, daughter of the late Ismael Gonzalez and Luz (Roldan) Gonzalez, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. In her free time, Maritza enjoyed travelling, organizing parties, and writing journals. She was also very fond of cats. She especially loved spending time with her family. Maritza is survived by her son, Yamir Gonzalez; her daughter, ...

Pauline Ann Fernandes, 83, of New Bedford, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Sacred Heart Nursing Home. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of over 50 years, Roger. Born in New Bedford to the late Arthur Villeneuve and Delma (Martin) Villeneuve, she lived most of her life in New Bedford. She was a dedicated employee for a variety of businesses in the area until she retired to spend time with Roger. Pauline leaves behind her daughter Nicole, husband Sean and her beloved ...

Donna Mae (Sowa) Ashworth, 73, died Thursday, January 22, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford after a long illness. She was the wife of William Ashworth. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Thadeus and Lucille (Poineau) Sowa, Donna lived in Fairhaven for most of her life. She was a graduate of Fairhaven High School and Suffolk University. In her free time, she enjoyed going on motorcycle rides with her beloved husband, William. She also loved spending time with her ...

Jennifer Ramos, 42, died Sunday, January 4, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness.  Born in the Bronx, NY, daughter of Jacinto Ramos and the late Evelyn Velasquez, she lived in New York for most of her life before moving to New Bedford 13 years ago. In her free time, Jennifer enjoyed shopping and television. She especially loved spending time with her family. Jennifer is survived by her 2 daughters, Neveah Carcano and Bella-Mia Rosado; and her brother, Michael I. ...

Juan F. Torres, 65, died on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford after a brief illness. Born in Lares, Puerto Rico, son of the late Teofilo and Carmen Maria (Jimenez) Torres, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Juan was a musician and loved to sing and play guitar. He was also a car enthusiast and enjoyed Puerto Rican food. He especially loved spending time with his family. Juan is survived by his three sons, Albert, Cooky, and Jojo Torres; his two ...

Patricia A. Krouzek, 84, died Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Robert H. Krouzek. Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late Edward and Bridget (Gwozdz) Kowalczyk, she lived in New Bedford before moving to Acushnet in 1967. Patricia was a member of St. Francis Xavier Church and the Veteran’s Memorial Committee in Acushnet. She was a secretary in the medical records department at St. Luke’s Hospital ...

Altagracia Rondon De La Rosa, 85, died Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Rhode Island Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Gabino De La Rosa. Born in Provincia Duarte Pimentel, Dominican Republic, daughter of the late Porfirio and Ramona (Del Orbe) Rondon, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. In her free time, Altagracia enjoyed travelling and cooking. She especially loved holidays and spending time with her family. She is survived by her 4 sons, Gabis, ...

Elba I. Sosa, 81, died Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford after a brief illness. Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Angel and Juanna (Perez Millet) Sosa, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life. Elba was especially fond of dogs and in her free time, she enjoyed cooking, cleaning, and caring for others. Most of all, Elba loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her three sons, Angel Santiago, ...