All Obituaries

Hurston, Arthur Jr, born in Atlanta, Georgia passed peacefully in Brighton, Massachusetts on December 4, 2019 surrounded by his caring family.  He was the loving husband to the late Majeedah Abdur-Rahman. He was the beloved father to Rasheedah, Darren, Suleiman and Melonie. He leaves a host of other relatives and friends to cherish his memories.  Janazah prayer will be on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 1:45 PM from Masjid al Quran, 35 Intervale Street, Dorchester, MA...

Burgo, Jose Avelino born in Brava, Cabo Verde passed peacefully in Boston, Massachusetts surrounded by his loving family on December 3, 2019.  He leaves his loving wife Ana DeBurgo. His caring children Elizabeth "Liz" Carreiro, Sandy Carreiro, Jackie DeBurgo, Jessica DeBurgo, Jesse DeBurgo and Joshua DeBurgo.  He was the affectionate brother to Antonio, Manuel Pedro, Zinha, NeNe and Chuchuka.  Blessed to have seven grandchildren, he also leaves a...

DaSilva, Jose Cruz Barbosa  born in Fogo, Cabo Verde, passed peacefully on December 1, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts surrounded by his family.  He was the beloved son to Adelino and Laura Cruz, both from Cabo Verde.  Loving father to Laura Gomes DaSilva, Madjer Bruno Gomes DaSilva, Maria Jose Gomes Goncalves and Tiago Jose Gomes DaSilva. Blessed to have three grandchildren. He also leaves a host of loving family and friends to cherish his memories.  Visitation with...

Turner, L.C. passed peacefully on December 1, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Dadeville, Alabama to the late Shallet Turner. Beloved husband to the late Vader Mae Turner, he leaves his children Stacey and Ethel Jean. He will be missed dearly by his devoted siblings Florine Maia and John Turner and other family and friends to cherish his memories. Visitation with family on Monday, December 9, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the Grace Church of All Nations,...

Barros, Casimiro R Sr. of Boston, MA passed peacefully on Sunday, December 1, 2019 surrounded by his devoted family.  He leaves his devoted wife, loving children and a host of relatives and friends.  Visitation with family will be on Thursday, December 5, 2019 from 5-9 PM at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 400 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119. Funeral Mass will be on Friday, December 6, 2019 starting at 10 AM also from the church. Interment will follow to New Calvary Cemetery,...

Cordaro,Kory passed peacefully in Milton Ma. She was a llife long Brockton resident who enjoyed spending time with her loving daughter and great family and friends.     She will be truly missed by her daughter Samyra, her siblings Roy, Brent, Ryan "Wimpy", Keith and Shelley. She also leaves a number of other family and friends that will forever cherish her memories.    She is predeceased by her parents Roy and Paula and her  brother Neil....

Beloved Matriarch Mrs. Ruby Lee Higginbottom departed her earthly life on Friday, November 29, 2019, in Needham, Massachusetts.  Originally from Gloster, Mississippi, she was the loving daughter to Jim Burris and Lizzie Macpipe, both of Mississippi. After leaving Mississippi at the tender age of 5, she was raised with welcoming arms by Willie R. Williams (Nana Willie). Being raised with love and compassion is why Ms. Ruby became who she was.  She was a known pillar in the...

Cox, Leon S. of Boston, MA passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on November 28, 2019. He was the beloved son to the late Carrie and Lincoln Cox Sr. He leaves his two loving children Tyshawn Cox and Tashiana Dew He also leaves his devoted siblings Carrie Grady (Charlie Hall), Arletha Brown, Nettie Ann Taylor Oliver (David Oliver), and Lincoln Cox Jr (Lillie Cox).  Additionally, he leaves his lifelong friend of many years Alisha "Mooka". He will be...

Tavares, Joao of Brockton, MA passed unexpectedly  on November 27, 2019. Beloved son to Armindo Tavares Varela (predeceased) and Maria Soares Rosa.  He leaves his loving daughter Kaya Tavares, his brothers Jose and Tony and his sister Rosangela. His memories will be cherished by a host of relatives and friends.  Visitation with family on Monday, December 2, 2019 from 5-9 PM at George Lopes Funeral Home, 647 Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301. Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday,...

Army Veteran Wilbert Fletcher Smith of Boston, Massachusetts passed peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at Mass General Hospital.  He was the loving son to George Fletcher Smith and Elizabeth Taylor. Caring brother to George Smith of Elizabethtown, NC, Tommy Taylor (Janice), Michael Taylor (Marcia), Samson Taylor (Linda), Delilah Shaw (the late Lamont, Sr.), Larry Taylor (Carolyn), Mitchell Taylor (Claudia) and James Taylor (Linda) all of Boston, MA. He also leaves a...