Juan A. Martinez Mora, 79 of No. Providence, passed away March 17th at Rhode Island Hospital, after being stricken at home. He was the husband of Blanca  Rivera. Juan was born in Piaxtla, Publa, Mexico, a son of the late Benjamin Martinez and Guadalupe Mora. He has lived in No. Providence several years and had been employed in the food service industry for many years. Besides his wife he leaves a daughter, Guadalupe Diaz of No. Providence and a son Juan Martinez of Providence and...

Rafael Yepes, who just celebrated his 81st birthday, passed away with his loving family by his side on Saturday after an illness. He was the beloved husband of Maria Libia. He was born in Medellin, Colombia, a son of the late Rafael Yepes and Rosa Maria Reaza and has lived in the Blackstone Valley for more than 30 years. He had been the owner and operator of a fine jewelry store, 'Joyeria Onix' on Dexter Street on Central Falls for 15 years  Besides his wife he leaves two...

Maximino Alamo Flores, 64, of Pawtucket, passed into eternal rest on March 13th at the Hope Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence after an illness. He was born in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico, a son of the late Teodoro Alamo and Barbara Flores. He has lived in pawtucket several years. He had been employed as a polisher for the jewelry industry for sevral years also. He is survived by 2 daughters, Anaceliz Alamo of Providence and Victoria Francis of Texas and a son Jason Brown of Cumberland....

Charles A. Whatmough, 91, of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family early Sunday morning.   He was the beloved husband of Joann E. (Vincent) Whatmough and they were inseparable in their 52 years together.    He was born in Amsterdam, NY and moved to Pawtucket at a young age, and spent the rest of his life in the Pawtucket area.  He had been employed as a bricklayer/mason and was a member of the Allied Crafts Workers Union – local #3,...

Ellamma Shankar, 79 years of age, passed away unexpectedly at home. She was the wife of the late Shiu Shnkar. She was born in Tau, Fiji, a daughter of the late Annamali and Tannamma Chetty. In her younger years, she had been employed as a nusing assistant for several years. She was devoted to her family, especially her Grandchildren. She is survived by three sons, Virendra "Vinnie" Shankar of East Providence, Satendra Shankar of California and Dhirendra Shankar of Warwick....

Lynette O. Gates, 50, of Pawtucket, passed away after a battle with heart disease. she was born in Greensboro, Alabama, a daughter of the late Ella Gates. Lynette had lived in the Boston area for several years and had been a municipal employee for the city of Boston for years before moving to Pawtucket. She leaves two daughters, Lacreesha Gates, Dazavairy Gates and a son Kevin Gates all of Pawtucket. She also leaves a brother, Isadore Gates of So, Boston, three sisters, Bertha Ash of...

MaCeleste Angelica Fernandez, 41 of Providence, passed away on February 20th at her home. She was the beloved wife of Todd F. Xavier. She was born in Surigao, Philippines, a daughter of Joceylene Fernandez of Pascoag. MaCeleste had been employed at providence Place and was a volunteer with the 'Providence Canteen' and wore her uniform proudly she also enjoyed taking pictures.  Besides her husband and mother, she leaves two children who she misses dearly, and her beloved...

Dr. Rozaliya Sterninson, of Providence, passed away peacefully at the age of 91, with her loving family by her side last Thursday after an illness. Ms, Sterninson migrated to the United States 27 years ago and settled in Providence. She was born in Vitesbsk, Belarus a daughter of the late Isaak Nosovskiy and Riva (Koldobskaya) Nosovskaya. She was a Medical Doctor all her life until retiring when she came to Rhode Island. She was a theatrical enthusiast, including music, dance and...

Maria Hernandez, 63 years old, Passed away Monday at Miriam Hospital after an illness. She was the wife of the late Eusebio Hernandez. Maria was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, a daughter of the late Perfecto Rosario and Delia Colon. She was a housewife and had lived in Rhode Island several years and had been a resident of Forand Manor  in Central Falls for many years.  Maria had been a home maker and  was a very happy person, always willing to lend a hand, loved her...

Jeannette L. Flanagan, 89 years old, passed away peacefully on Tuesday after a long illness. She was born in Lincoln, a daughter of the late Arthur and Clara (Primeau) Girouard. Jeannette had been employed at the former Arbeka Webbing for many years before retiring. She was a lifelong resident of the city. She was a former member of the Burns Manor Tenants association and had served 8 terms as treasurer. She is survived by 2 sons, Raymond Flanagan and his wife Dolores of Pawtucket and Kevin...