Obituaries Listing

Jun 9, 2025

Eduino Vargas DeFaria, age 86 of Taunton, passed away on June 9, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his beloved wife of over 56 years, Zelia Maria DeFaria. 

Besides his beloved wife, he is survived by his loving children Anne-Marie Hooper of Middleboro, MA and her husband William F. Hooper, Lucia Fatima de Faria, David...

Jun 7, 2025

Carlton “Hub” Barney, age 79 of Taunton, passed away on June 7, 2025 at Morton Hospital surrounded by his family.

He was the husband of Brenda (Silvia) Barney.

Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Elliot and Alma (Simmons) Barney-Taylor.

Hub was educated in Taunton, graduating from Taunton High School in 1964. He received a degree from Johnson and Wales....

Jun 6, 2025

Antonio E. Costa, age 72 of New Bedford, passed away on June 6, 2025 at Saint Luke’s Hospital.

Born in Terceira, Azores, the son of the late Antonio and Noemia (Esteves) Pereira.

Tony was a self employed carpenter, he enjoyed playing golf, watching soccer, cooking for and spending time with family and friends both in the US and in his home country.

Antonio...

Jun 3, 2025

August V. Camara, age 88 of Taunton, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at his home.

He was the beloved husband of the late Leona (Pelletier) Camara.

Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, he was the son of the late Manuel and Maria (Chaves) Camara.

Before retiring, he was employed for 17 years...

Jun 3, 2025

Robert “Bobby” Cwiek passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025 with his family by his side after a short illness.  He was born March 12, 1946 to Wladyslaw (Walter) and Genowefa (Jennie) Cwiek(Kuszaj) in Fall River.

Bobby was a lifelong resident of Whittenton where he attended Leonard School and worked as a pizza cook at the former...

Jun 2, 2025

Shirley (Horta) Stempka, age 75 of East Taunton, passed away on June 2, 2025 at her residence with her loving family by her side.

She was the beloved wife of the late Frederick Stempka.

Born in Taunton, Shirley was the daughter of the late John and Laura (Willette) Horta.

Before retiring, Shirley was...

May 30, 2025

Anna M. (Beggy) Guenthner, Age 75 of Taunton, passed away on May 30, 2025 at her home.

She was the wife of Fred Guenthner.

Born in South Boston, MA, she was the daughter of the late John and Cecelia (Gebraitis) Beggy.

Born on February 24, 1950, Anna lived a full and adventurous life....

May 26, 2025

Eva (Cabral) Figueiredo, age 56 of Taunton, passed away on May 26, 2025 at her residence with he loving family by her side.

She was the beloved wife of Rui Figueiredo.

Born in Sao Miguel, Azores Eva was the daughter of the late Guilherme and Luisa (Moniz) Cabral.

She enjoyed spending time with...

May 25, 2025

Ronald Anthony Lopes, age 89 of Raynham, MA, passed away on May 25, 2025, at the Brockton VA Medical Center surrounded by his family.

Born in Taunton, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Motta) Lopes of 54 Winter Street, Taunton MA, and the husband of 55 years of the late Payao Lopes,...

May 20, 2025

James “Jimmy” William Wilson age 60, of Taunton passed away at Morton Hospital May 20 2025.

He was the husband of Lisa (Hollis) Wilson.

Born and raised in Taunton, he was the son of the late Harvey W. Wilson Jr. and Wilma (Johnson) Wilson..

Besides his beloved wife Lisa of over 18 years,...

May 17, 2025

Antonio “Tony” P. Moreira, age 73, passed away on May 17, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.

He was the husband of Maria (Andrade) Moreira.

Tony was born, raised and educated in Santa Maria, Azores. He came to the United States at the age of 14 and was the son of the late Jose...

May 12, 2025

Cynda M. (Perry) Borges, age 62, passed away unexpectedly at the hospital surrounded by family, on May 12, 2025.

Born on October 4, 1962, in Taunton, Massachusetts, Cindy lived a life marked by warmth, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family and community.

Cindy was the cherished wife of Joseph Borges, with whom she shared...

May 2, 2025

Karen(Kay)M. (Mitton) Souza, age 73 of Taunton, passed away on May 2, 2025 at Morton Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of Paul Souza.

Born in Taunton, Karen was the daughter of the late Roy and Adrienne (Milot) Mitton.

Kay graduated from Taunton High School class of 1969.

and received her...

May 1, 2025

Jason A. McCrohan, 51, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, May 1, 2025.  Jason was the son of Devona “Dee” (Dionne) McCrohan and the late John T. “Jigger” McCrohan III.  He is preceded in death by his brother, Noah R. McCrohan.

Born in Taunton, Jason was educated in the Berkley and Dighton school systems and...

May 1, 2025

Alice Bousquin (Santos), 99 years old, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025 at RegalCare at Taunton.  Alice was born to Laura Q. and Christiano Santos on December 20, 1925 in Taunton, MA.  She was the beloved wife of the late Albert J. “Red” Bousquin, married on June 7, 1952, whom she met while working at General Electric in...

Apr 30, 2025

Maria Leontina (Silva) Almeida, age 85 of Taunton, passed away on April 30, 2025 at her residence with her loving family by her side.

She was the beloved wife for over 50 years of the late Joao Almeida who passed in 2020.

Maria was born in Ginetes, Sao Miguel, Azores, the daughter of the late...

Apr 29, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Agnes Pacheco, 94, of Taunton, share the news of her passing. Agnes passed away peacefully at Morton Hospital on Tuesday, April 29th following complications of pneumonia.

Born in Taunton, MA, Agnes was the daughter of the late Manuel and Deolinda (Machado) Pacheco.  She was educated in Taunton and...

Apr 29, 2025

Allen Cruz, 68, of Taunton, passed away on April 29, 2025.

Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Francis and Patricia (Stanek) Cruz.

Allen was a Taunton High School graduate and worked as a Class A Tool & Die Maker for 24 years.

Allen was a true friend to all...

Apr 27, 2025

Dominga (Roderick) Pina, age 99, passed away on April 27, 2025.

She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph M. Pina who passed in 1973.

Born in Falmouth, Dominga was the daughter of the late George and Dominga (Fontes) Roderick.

Mrs. Pina enjoyed country music especially Johnny Cash and Kenny Rogers. She...

Apr 27, 2025

Stephen J. Nastri, age 74 of Taunton, passed away on April 27, 2025 at Good Samaritan Medical Center.

He was the husband of Maryann (Patnaude) Nastri.

Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Anthony and Josephine (Seaone) Nastri.

After retiring from the State he was the Polish Club...