All Obituaries

Eliezer Vera     Our heart is broken in pieces with your death. For a period of time we will not see you, but your beautiful smile and your unique personality will always be remembered. Your unique way of helping was remarkable; always looking to give to those in need and disadvantage. The distance never prevented you for being n touch with your family and to express your feelings of love towards us.      Physically you are gone. Spiritually you will always be...

Aldegunda Matos, 93,  of Lawrence passed away suddenly and peacefully at Holy Family Hospital​ with her family at her bedside. Mrs. Matos was born and educated in Jauco Oriente, Cuba the daughter of the late Severino Guilarte and his wife Caridadsixta Duran. As a child and young woman she worked in the family farm with her father and after her marriage she worked at her family's business until 1959.    Mrs. Matos emigrated to United States in 1982 when...

Luz Zavala, 76, of Lawrence passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Lawrence General Hospital. Luz was born and educated in Ponce, Puerto Rico the daughter of the late Jesus Zavala who raised her after her mother died shortly after giving birth. She moved to the Bronx, New York in the early 1970's and worked in the restaurant industry. Luz enjoyed reading, long walks, visiting parks and knitting. Mostly Luz was dedicated to her grandchildren.  Luz was of...

  Antoine Karam Asmar, 71, passed away peacefully on Sunday September 27, 2020 at his home in Lawrence, MA after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on February, 5, 1949 in Debbieh, Lebanon to Karam and Lina (Hashem) Asmar. Antoine came to the USA at age 18 years old to join his second cousin Thomas Bistany and his family in Methuen, MA in 1970 and was a well-known hairdresser for many years. In 1977, he helped the rest of his...

Antonio Rodriguez, 88, of Lawrence died on Thursday,  September 25, 2020 at Holy Family hospital with his family at his bedside. Antonio was born and educated in Tenares, Dominican Republic the son of the late Belin Rodriguez and his wife Maria Lopez. He worked as a farmer while living in the Dominican Republic.  He and his wife, Gregoria Reynoso emigrated to the United States in 1987, first settling in New York and moving to Lawrence in 2002 to join family there. Antonio...

Ada Iris Diaz Vega September 26,1952 ~ September 12,2020 It is with pain in our hearts that we are compelled to announce the passing of a loving wife, mother, Grandmother, and just an amazingly wonderful happy person. Ada Iris Diaz Vega, 67 after a long battle of off cancer, India, as many of us new her, passed away in her sleep at home by her daughter side Maximina Pabon and son in law Francisco Perez. India was 9 days' shy away of her 68th birthday. Born to Amelia Vega & Carlos...

Monserate Quiles, 96, of Lawrence passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen. Monserate was born educated in Hatillo, Puerto Rico the daughter of Polonia Nieves and her husband Jose Quiles. A further obituary will follow.

Rosa Iris nació en la república dominicana, donde vivió la mayor parte de su vida. Ella tuvo tres hijos, Elizabeth de 24 años, Juan de 17 y el menor Odalys de 12.  Vivió en Lawrence Massachusetts por 10 años donde vivió con Juan su hijo .Era una de las personas más contenta y enérgicas de la familia. Siempre estaba buscando a sus hermanos y tratando de mantenerse en contacto con ellos. De hecho, era muy cercana a dos de sus...

Carmen M. Salgado Maldonado 1933-2020 Carmen M. Salgado Maldonado 87, of Lawrence, MA, passed away peacefully at home on August 27, 2020. She was the wife of the late Dionisio S. Mercado, they were married for 57 years. She was the daughter of the late Pedro and Clotilde Maldonado. Mami was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. After getting married, she and her husband moved to Springfield, Massachusetts where they lived for 13 years before moving to Lawrence, MA. Mami was a homemaker. Mami and...

Amelia Fernandez, age 67, passed away peacefully August 25th, 2020 due to cancer. She was born June 17, 1953 in Santiago, Dominican Republic to Leonel Fernandez and Adeladia Tapia. Amelia and her partner, Juan Reynoso have been together for 35 years. Amelia loved to love on people, but especially her 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Throughout the years she enjoyed fishing with her partner, listening to music and socializing with her friends. She also shared her love for music with her...