Obituaries

Jay D. Soares

Aug 22, 2024

It's still hard to believe he's gone.

 Jay Darren Soares, born November 11, 1965, was a beacon of light in the lives of his family, friends, and the Boston community. His spirit, once so vibrant and full of life, has left an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to have known him. The world is quieter without him, but the echoes...

Elder Sam Brown, Jr.

Aug 21, 2024

Sam Brown, Jr., a dedicated servant of God, was a pillar of strength and a source of unwavering support for the family and community he served. On April 19, 1940 in Midway, GA, he was the 7th child of 16 children, born to Bishop Samson "Sam" Brown, Sr. and Mother Mary Hines- Brown. He was saved as an adolescent under...

Jason Wakefield Emeka Facey, Jr.

Aug 19, 2024

Jason Facey Jr., affectionately known as "JJ", was born on February 17, 2006 in Weymouth, MA, to Jason Facey and Melissa Facey. He was blessed to have a little sister Jalysa in 2007 for whom he would pave the way.

Jason graduated from South Shore Charter Public School in May of 2024 and began his academics and preparation for the upcoming...

Santos Boscana

Aug 17, 2024

Santos Modesto Boscana of Brooklyn, NY, passed away at age 92 on August 17th, 2024; with his loving and devoted daughter and granddaughter by his side. Santos transitioned from this world at his home in Lawrence, Ma where he resided with his daughter Madeline Boscana and her husband Israel Cruz.

Santos was born on June 8th, 1932 in Ponce,...

Aida Luz Lynch

Aug 12, 2024

Aida Lynch was born on August 31, 1952, in Cataño, Puerto Rico, to Miguel Pizarro and Juana Santos. She was one of seven siblings.

Aida attended Theodore Roosevelt High School in Puerto Rico. She moved to Massachusetts in 1973. She started her career as a housekeeper, cleaning and organizing many homes around Massachusetts. In the 1990s, Aida continued her career as...

Jose Robert Earl McGee

Aug 11, 2024

Robert "Jose" Mcgee, 66, of Boston passed away on August 11th, 2024 after a long and fulfilling life. He was born on January 25, 1958 in Miami, Florida. Robert was born to Hosea Mcgee (deceased) and Lillian White- Jamison (deceased). He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Judy, as well as his children Danjrail Mcgee, Anthony Mcgee,...

Donald Brown Jr

Aug 8, 2024

Antonio Barros Gomes

Aug 7, 2024

Antonio Barros Gomes, affectionately known as Toti, was born on June 13, 1946 in Fogo, Cape Verde to Manuel “Eduino” Gomes and Luisa DeBarros Gomes. 

 Toti was an incredibly kind and patient person; though quiet, he loved a good joke and was very funny. He had an infectious smile and calming energy that made him well liked by everyone he met. 

 Toti...

Brenda C. Wiltshire

Aug 6, 2024

Brenda Celestine Wiltshire aged 81, affectionately called "Aunt Bren", late of Boston Massachusetts, formerly of Wellhouse St. Philip and Haynesville St. James, well known Cook at the former Coach House Ltd, Paradise Beach Hotel, Warehouse Barbados, and Old Trees Guest House entered into rest on August 6th, 2024.

Daughter of the late Robert "Hilton" Butcher and the late Gwendolin Brewster nèe...

Elvis Pizarro

Jul 24, 2024

Elvis Pizarro, 52, passed away on July 24, 2024, in Boston. Elvis was born on August 30, 1971, in Boston and raised in Dorchester. Elvis loved to laugh and bring joy to everyone he met. He loved spending time with family and friends.

He loved to bike ride, especially to the blue hill mountain. He was an artist and loved fashion.

Elvis...

Leonor Furtado Mendonça

Jul 21, 2024

A'Zurii Araya Laretta-Marie Brown

Jul 19, 2024

"Embrace the Moment"

For the Mother and Father: 

In the silent echo of a nursery, A lullaby sung to an empty crib, Your heart beats heavy with the rhythm of grief, Your soul dances with memories never made.

In your tears, a river of love flows, A testament to the life you cherished, Though brief as a whisper on the wind, Your child's...

Yolanda Ruiz Pabon

Jul 19, 2024

Shakira Nicole Robertson

Jul 13, 2024

Shakira Nicole (Soberanis) Robertson was born on November 25, 1976, to Yvonne Soberanis. She peacefully departed from this world on July 13, 2024.

Shakira was a bright light and had a smile that would definitely bring joy to darkness and a simple laugh that would make you want to join in. Her early years were met with the challenge of losing...

Eleanor Louise Rose

Jul 12, 2024

Eleanor Rose, 80, passed away on July 12, 2024, in Dorchester, MA. She was born on November 24, 1943 in Boston, MA, to Florence LeMar.

Eleanor graduated from Burke high school and went on to earn an associates degree as a secretary. She started her career as a telephone operator for 911. Eleanor was a headstart teacher for many years. She...

Mary Lee Carter Mayo

Jul 12, 2024

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Mary Lee Mayo (Carter) was born April 13, 1943, in Coatopa, Alabama to the late Lois and Ethel Gene Carter. She was raised in Sumter County, Alabama and was a member of Pine Top Baptist Church where she received Christ in her life at an early age. Mary moved to Boston at age of 20 where she found employment as...

Donna Marie Figaro

Jul 11, 2024

Donna Figaro, Born Donna Marie Williams, 67, passed away on July 11, 2024, in Dorchester, MA.

Donna Figaro blossomed into the world on July 8, 1957 in Boston, MA, to Freddie Williams and Ernestine Williams. Donna started her career as an Account Specialist and went on to work for Bank of Boston for several years as a loan officer and commercial...

Pedro Fernandez

Jul 6, 2024

Pedro Fernandez, 89, passed away on July 6, 2024, in Boston, MA.

Pedro Fernandez was born on May 20, 1935 in Pun̈al Santiago, Dominican Republic, to Ludovino Fernandez and Luisa Guzman.

Pedro started his career as a masonry worker who helped renovate the Old City, El Conde, Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. He was later a camera man who worked for...

Daniel Santos Lobo

Jul 4, 2024

Daniel Santos Lobo, 84 of Cape Verde passed away after a battle of an illness. He was born on November 27, 1939, In Fogo,Cape Verde and worked extremely hard to provide for his family also known as a great painter in his days. He leaves behind his loving wife Catarina Teixeria with his beloved children Manuel Lobo, Artur Lobo, Alcinda...