Fairhaven - Ernest P. Duval, 72 of New Bedford, died Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Alden Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Acushnet, he was the son of the late George and Helen (Koczera) Duval. He was a lifelong resident of New Bedford.  Ernest was a member of the Adam Mickiewicz Club. He enjoyed helping and giving of his time in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church and at church functions. He will be dearly missed by his many friends. Survivors include his cousin and...

Josephine K. Coleman, 76, of Westport, passed away on January 11, 2022, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Phinie, as she was called to those who knew her, was predeceased by her husband and the love of her life, Michael. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Phinie was the daughter of Dr. Raymond Costa and Josephine Costa of Fall River. Phinie grew up in Fall River and spent childhood summers at her family’s home in Westport, where she would also spend her adult...

New Bedford – Conrad L. Lavalley, 90 of New Bedford, died Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the husband of Mauricette (Clerc) Lavalley. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Conrad L. and Yvonne (Caron) Lavalley, he lived here all his life. He was employed as a lab technician for the Acushnet Co., Golf Division. Conrad was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, having attained the rank of Sergeant. He enjoyed watching football and...

Bristol, RI - James Strupczewski, 85, died Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Silver Creek Manor of Bristol, RI. He was the former husband of Carol (Mahoney) Strupczewski. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Anthony and Annette (Rostocki) Strupczewski, he lived here most of his life until moving to Florida several years ago. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Jim earned a B.S. Degree in Business and Finance, and was employed as a financial accountant until his...

New Bedford-Wallis Anne Miller, 82, of New Bedford, died Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Anne (Rytelewski) Miller. Born in New Bedford, Wallis Anne was a lifelong city resident. She was the proprietor of the Apple Orchard in Rochester where she enjoyed spending her time in tending to the land. She was an avid reader. Before entering retirement, she was a university lecturer. Wallis Anne was a member of the Polish...

Wareham - Kenneth Graham Fisher, 88, of Marion, died Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Tobey Hospital. Born in Taunton, son of the late Irving H. and Miriam (Graham) Fisher, he was a resident of Marion. Kenneth was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He was employed as a handyman for a roofing company until his retirement.  Kenneth enjoyed watching T.V. and collecting trains, Christmas villages and houses.  He is survived by 2 children and his dear friends.  Burial in Berkley Fox...

Fr. Conrad Salach, OFM Conv. was born in Methuen, MA on May 3, 1944.  He died on October 30, 2021.  The son of the late Charles and Julia (Kirmil) Salach, besides his Franciscan family, he leaves his dear sister, Barbara Jean Salach.  Friar Conrad entered the Franciscan Friars Conventual Novitiate in Ellicott City, MD in 1961, professed Temporary Vows on August 15, 1962, and professed his Solemn Vows, on August 15, 1965.  He was Ordained to the Priesthood on May 22,...

New Bedford – Jose Soares, 74, died Sunday, October 17, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  He was the son of the late Joao F. and Filomena (Viveiros) Soares.      Born in St. Michael, Azores, Portugal, Jose lived in New Bedford most of his life.  He was the proprietor of Deschenes Auto Body.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp.      Jose enjoyed golf, fishing, coaching youth baseball, as he was very involved in baseball...

New Bedford – Edwin Rodriguez, 61, died Saturday, September 18, 2021 at home.  He was the husband of Bessie I (Torres) Rodriguez.      Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, the son of Maria L. Guadelupe and the late Jose Isaac Rodriguez, he lived in New Bedford for many years.  He was employed as an electrician until his retirement.      Edwin enjoyed working on cars.  He will dearly be remembered as a great husband, father and...

New Bedford – Luciana Berberena, 63, died Saturday, September 18, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital.  She was the former wife of Wilfred Cuba, Sr.      Born in Juncos Las Piedras, Puerto Rico, and daughter of the late Eulalio and Francisca (Pena) Berberena, she lived in New Bedford for many years.  She was a homemaker.      Luciana enjoyed gardening, nature and animals.  A faithful reader of the Gospel, she was very...