She had difficulty breathing and went on a ventilator. She died from COVID-19 at St. Luke’s Hospital on July 2, 2020.
Category: Community Voices
CHARLES CORREIA, 92, ARMY VETERAN, TEXTILE WORKER
He was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital, where he tested positive for the novel coronavirus. He died four days later.
CARLOS BARREIRA, 30, LOVED SOCCER AND FAMILY
Shortly after his sister, Ana Madeira arrived at St. Luke’s Hospital, her brother’s heart gave out. Just like that, he was gone.
BEVERLY SOUZA, 78, BUSINESSWOMAN, SEAMSTRESS, COOK
She was the glue that held the family together, said her son.
ARTHUR ALCOCK, 96, NEW BEDFORD PAINTER, RED SOX FAN
Arthur Alcock, who lived most of his life in New Bedford, died from COVID-19 complications on June 4, 2020, at St. Luke’s Hospital.
ANTONIO VIEIRA, 85, FISHERMAN, LANDSCAPER, PAINTER
Antonio Vieira worked for AFC Cable, but he injured his back on the job and later held a variety of odd jobs. He died July 2, 2020, from COVID-19.
ALICE BERNIER, 96, TALENTED FASHION ILLUSTRATOR WHO RAISED 7 CHILDREN
Alice Bernier was diagnosed with COVID-19 in the spring of 2020 and died at St. Luke’s Hospital on June 6. She was 96.
