Shirley A. white, 64, passed away on Tuesday, January 21st at Rhode Island Hospital. Born and raised in Rhode Island , Shirley spent her life residing in Pawtucket. She was the daughter of the late George and Colombe (Benoit) Cunha of Pawtucket, RI.  Shirley is survived by her six children, 8 grandchildren, one great granddaughter, and a niece all of whom she loved deeply. She is also survived by her three brothers, Douglas, Philip and Keith, loving daughters-in-law and...

Maria Elena Montoya deCardenas, 78, of Pawtucket and formerly of Colombia, passed into eternal rest on Monday morning, after an illness. She was the beloved wife of Angel Gabriel Cardenas. She was born in Fredonia, Colombia a daughter of the late Maria Montoya. She had lived in Colombia several years before coming to Rhode Island. Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Maria Cardenas of Florida, Gloria and Beatriz Cardenas both of Pawtucket; five sons, Jairo Cardenas of...

Shirley A. Henshaw, of Attleboro, passed away late Friday at Rhode Island hospital after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of the late John E. Henshaw.  She was born in Providence, a daughter of the late William and Beatrice (LaPalm) Durand. Shirley was a home maker and loved being with her family and had  lived in Attleboro for several years.  She leaves her daughter, Charlotte A. Salzillo of Pawtucket, her principal caregiver and her step daughter Frankie Parillo of...

Joanne Marie Martin Velez, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the age of 66 years.  She was the widow of Emelio Montes Velez. Born in Allegheny, PA, a daughter of the late James Robert and Margaret Audrey (Teague) Martin. She has lived in Rhode Island, most of her life.  She leaves two sons, Eric Montes Velez of Providence and Richard Montes Velez of Attleboro, MA. She also leaves two brothers, Joseph Patrick Martin and Michael R. Martin and a Grandson, Zachary...

NOTICE OF CHANGED DATE FOR FUNERAL   Dario E. Hernandez, 63, of Chesapeake, Virginia and formerly of Rhode Island, passed away after a brief battle with ALS Disease in Sentara Leigh Hospital, Norfolk, VA.  He was the beloved  husband of Ana Elel. Dario was born in Chiquimulia, Santa Rosa, Guatemala, a son of the late Mario Gonzalez Hernandez and Maria Luiza Lanuza. Dario was an accomplished automotive technician before migrating to Rhode Island and then to Virginia, He was...

Anthony Dionisi, who just celebrated his 73rd birthday, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 28th. He was born in Providence, a son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Simeone) Dionisi. He had lived in Providence several years and moved  to Cranston over 40 years ago. He had been employed as an elementary school teacher in East Providence for several years before his retirement. He leaves two daughters, Adrienne Dionisi and Bethany Dionisi both of Cranston, one...

Esdras Jonathan Veliz, of Pawtucket,  entered into eternal life on Sunday after a long illness. He was born in Pawtucket,  the beloved son of Werner Vladimir Veliz and Santos Ocon.  Visitation will be Friday evening from 7 until 10 PM in the First Baptist Church, 92 Cottage Street Pawtucket. Relatives and friends are respectfully welcome to attend. Burial will take place on Saturday morning at 10:30 AM in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Armistice Boulevard Pawtucket. Relatives and...

Miguel DeJesus Vargas Campos, 59, of Central Falls, passed away peacefully at Miriam Hospital in Providence after an illness. He was the husband of Blanca Estela (Lemus) Vargas. He was born in Atiquizaya, El Salvador a son of Concepcione Vargas of El Salvador and the late Simon Campos. He had migrated to the United States 10 years ago. He had been employed by AID Maintenance Co. of Pawtucket, for several years.  Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter Abigail Vargas of Tennessee, three...

Ruth MacCall, 86, was born  in Bar Harbor, Maine and passed away December 11th in Providence. She was the youngest daughter of the late William and Hazel MacCall of Maine and the sister of the late  Elizabeth MacCall, Eveline Matterese, David MacCall and Air Force Sargent,  Bronze Star Recipient, Marion "Mike"  MacCall of Ohio. She has a niece, Marian Newman. She left behind her beloved husband, UnSong Chong of Providence. Ruth had fond relationships with staff...

Edwin Aponte, 54, of Central Falls, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Edwin was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, a son of Emelia Alamo Aponte and the late Angel Manuel Aponte, who passed away in 2009.  Besides his loving mother, he leaves two sisters, Emily and Liza  Aponte both of Central Falls and two brothers, Alex Aponte of Attleboro and Luis Aponte of Pawtucket, nieces and nephews. His funeral will be held on SATURDAY, at 9 AM from the Coelho...