Francis “Frank” W. Mullen of Providence passed away peacefully on Friday June 2, 2023 at the Philip Hulitar Hope Hospice Center in Providence.  He was born on January 16, 1945 in Framingham, MA and was the son of the late Marguerite Dunning and John Joseph Mullen.  Mr. Mullen was a man with an outgoing personality, a true people person.  He held an Associates Degree and had worked in the jewelry business in his younger years.  Frank enjoyed nature and being...

Maria Perez Caban of Cranston passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on May 31, 2023.  Maria was 92 years old.  She was the wife of the late Juan Antonio Rivera.  Maria was born on November 22, 1930 in Ponce, Puerto Rico to her parents the late Emilio Perez and Balveina Caban.  She worked for Albergue Caritativo Tricoche Hospital in Ponce for 35 years.  Mrs. Perez Caban had called Rhode Island her home since 2007.  A woman of strong faith,...

Rodney Callies of Providence died peacefully on the afternoon of May 31, 2023 at the Philip Hulitar-Hope Hospice Center in Providence.   Arrangements are incomplete at this time.  An updated obituary will be posted in the coming days.  Services have been entrusted to The Coelho Home of Central Falls.

Shirley A, Andrade, a longtime resident of East Providence, died at the age of 78, after a long illness. She was born in Central Falls, a daughter of the late William and Loretta (Letendre) Boegler. She had been employed as a beautician for many years before retiring.  She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Tracie J. Andrade, Kyle and his wife Michelle, and Randy Andrade, her Grandchildren, Jenna, Amelia and Gibson, a sister Nancy Rogers and her husband David, along with...

Angelica Samayoa, 70 , of Pawtucket, passed away at home after an illness. She was the former wife of Marco Tulio Samayoa. She was born in Guatemala City,  a daughter of the late Andres Alvarez and Alicia Gomez and had lived in Pawtucket most of her life. She had been employed as a factory worker in Pawtucket for several years before retiring.  She leaves a daughter Susie Samayoa, a sister Magda Estrada and four Grandchildren. She also leaves 4 brothers and 2 other sisters in...

      Valarie J Edwards, 60 years old, passed away at Rhode Island Hospital after a battle with COPD. She was born in Providence, a daughter of the late Val Gene and Ruth A. Edwards and was a lifelong resident of the city. She had been employed as a manager for Dunkin Donuts for many years. She is survived by a daughter, Theresa Edwards of Providence and two sons, Corey Edwards of Warwick and Val Edwards of Providence. She also leaves two sisters, Ruth Rooney of Providence...

John Michael “Mike” Walsh of Duxbury formerly of Hanover passed away April 12, 2023 at the VA Hospital-Hospice Unit in Brockton.  He was the beloved husband of Patricia “Patti” (Rothwell) Walsh. Mike was born in Lowell and was the son of the late John J. and Mary R. (Holmes) Walsh.  An especially gifted football player, Mike starred for the Hanover High School football team in the late 1960s. After graduating from Hanover, Mike played for and graduated from...

Idaira Morales 68 of Pawtucket passed away on May 8, 2023 at The Miriam Hospital in Providence.  Idaira was the beloved wife of Felix Claudio of Pawtucket. Born on April 13, 1955 in Aquas Buenas, Puerto Rico, Idaira was the daughter of Lydia Merces and Adolfo Aponte.  She was a resident of Rhode Island since the age of 22.  Ms. Morales enjoyed watching television and gathering with family for cookouts.  Idaira loved children and was happy to volunteer to babysit. ...

Santos Reyes of Providence passed away unexpectedly on May 6, 2023 at his home.  Mr. Reyes was 57 years old.  He was born in The Bronx, New York on November 18, 1965 to his parents Leonida Muriel Torruella of Ponce, Puerto Rico and the late Juan Miguel Reyes Torres. Mr. Reyes worked as a landscaper for several years.  Church was deeply important to Santos.  Prior to becoming a landscaper, Mr. Reyes attended Johnson & Wales University’s Culinary Institute and...

Juan A. Lopez, 55 of Central Falls, RI passed away on Monday April 24, 2023, at Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Cidra, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Maria D. Ayala and the late Juan Lopez.  He spent his childhood and early years in Attleboro, MA before moving to Central Falls.  Juan had an affection for all animals, especially dogs.  He enjoyed listening to music and loved being forever outdoors.  He was a sports enthusiast and at one...