All Obituaries

Toni E. Lewis (74) has departed her earthly life on May 1, 2024. Toni Lewis was born to the late Craig and Naomi Lewis in Oneonta, New York on June 20, 2024. Toni spent her working days as a social worker for My Care Health.  Toni leaves behind her loving child Traci Lewis, 3 grandchildren, and along with many hosts of loving friends and relatives who will miss her dearly.  Memorial service will be held at George Lopes Funeral Home, 647 Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301 on...

Earline G. (West) Morris of Boston, MA passed on May 1, 2024. Earline Morris was born on October 10, 1934, in Boston, MA to the late Earl West and Dorothy Royals. Earline is also preceded by her late son, William Jackson III. She leaves behind her long-term companion, Raymond Gibson, along with children, Valerie Akins, Loray White, Sheldon K. Jackson "Buddy", Fern Seay, and Michael A. Morris, along with 24 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild along...

Elizabeth Moore of Boston, Massachusetts passed away on April 29, 2024  Born in Allegheny, Pittsburgh, to the late Lee A. Hutchison and Alene Allen. Elizabeth is predeceased by her parents and daughter Patricia A. Wyatt and three grandchildren. She leaves behind her loving children John C. Canty Jr., Deborah Canty, and Sharon Porter. Along with 14 grandchildren and a host of other family and friends to cherish her memories. Elizabeth will be missed tremendously.

Moises Baptista (58) has unexpectedly passed away on April 27, 2024, in Brockton, MA. Moises Baptista was born in Fogo, Cabo Verde to the late Antonio and Leonor Baptista on July 20, 1965. Moises spent his working days working for himself doing construction work.  Moises is preceded by his father Antonio and Brother Jose.  Moises leaves behind his loving, devoted wife Maria Baptista, his children Melanie, Eric, and Moises JR, his 2 grandchildren, his siblings Camilo, Manuel,...

Lawrence Ross Payne of Boston, Massachusetts passed away on April 26, 2024  Born in Nashville, Tennessee to Idella G Payne and the late Leonard A Payne. Lawrence leaves his loving daughters Yvonne Payne and Yvette Payne.   Lawrence was blessed to have one wonderful grandchild JahVai Massie. He also leaves a host of other family and friends to cherish his memories. Lawrence will be missed dearly.

Joao Baptista Guerreiro Velhinho Rodrigues (81) of Boston, MA passed on April 26, 2024. Joao Velhinho Rodrigues was born October 10, 1942, in Praia, Cabo Verde to the late Joao and Maria Velhinho Rodrigues. He will forever be remembered for his standup comedy acts in Cabo Verde. Joao leaves behind his loving wife, Maria Das Dores Velhinho Rodrigues and children, Joao B., Marcos Denis, Paulo Cesar, Deusagelo F., and Rodrigo Velhinho Rodrigues along 12 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren...

Charles J. Dunton Jr. (75) of Boston, Massachusetts departed his earthly life on April 22, 2024. Charles J. Dunton Jr. was born on June 27, 1948, to the late Charles Dunton Sr. and Connecticut Dunton, in Moyock, North Carolina. Charles J. Dunton Jr. is preceded in death by his wife Emma P. Dunton, and daughter Katie Evans. Charles J. Dunton Jr. leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving children; Edward Evans, Brother Reginald Evans, Brother Mark Evans, Sister Sonja Patterson, Brother...

Samuel Murache Mwangi (57) has departed his earthly life on April 20, 2024. Samuel M. Mwangi was born in Muranga, Kenya on September 8, 1966, to the late Peter Mwangi Gachera and Sarafina Wambui. Samuel Mwangi spent his working days teaching students in Nantucket Public Schools. Samuel leaves behind his loving wife Jane Wanjiru Kariuki, both his parents, and along with a host of many other loving relatives and friends to remember his loving legacy. Visiting Service and Funeral...

Mariana Gomes (57) of Central Falls, Rhode Island ( Formerly of Brockton Ma )  passed on April 18, 2024. Mariana was born on November 16, 1966 in Brava, Cabo Verde to Joaoquin Gomes and Maria Louisa Martins. She leaves behind to cherish her memories her loving children: Stephanie Goncalves, Jessica Goncalves, Justin Goncalves,  Jennifer Goncalves and their caring father Manuel Goncalves , Mariana also leaves  7 grandchildren, 21  brothers and sisters and a host of many...