Humberto Rolando Munoz Franco, de 38 años de edad, residente de Newport, RI, falleciĂł el 16 de enero de 2025 rodeado de su familia y amigos. Humberto naciĂł en San Guayaba, Palencia, Guatemala, Hijo de sus difuntos padres Aureliano Muñoz Ortiz y su difunta madre MarĂa Teresa Franco Paniagua. Humberto emigrĂł a este paĂs hace […]
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Obituary: Christine McKinnon
A beautiful, kind, caring, outgoing and dearly beloved wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, in-law aunt and friend Christine Milton McKinnon 70 years old died in Miami, Florida on December 29, 2024. Christine was born in Newport, Rhode Island in On Valentine’s day in 1954 to Ronnie McKinney and Eva (nee Little) Robinson the second oldest […]
Obituary: Joseph Mayo
Joseph Francis Mayo, Jr., MD, FACS, age 74, passed away peacefully at his home on January 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. A man of remarkable intellect, compassion, and unwavering integrity, he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Born on December 26, 1950, in Warren, Ohio to Joseph Francis […]
Obituary: Clifford Weida
Clifford David Weida, Jr. 47, of Tempe, AZ, a beloved son, father, brother, and accomplished professional, passed away on January 15, 2025. He will forever be in our hearts. Born in Newport, RI on September 1, 1977, he was the son of Clifford D. (Jean Collum) Weida of Middletown, RI and Sandra (Marley) Adams of […]
Obituary: Dawn Garcia
Dawn M. (Conklin) Garcia, 65, of Newport, RI, wife of Victor Garcia, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Born in Bridgehampton, NY, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Nancy (Hand) Conklin. Besides her husband of 35 years, she leaves her children, Caprice Lynch, Alicia Conklin, Brandon King, Caitlyn King, Justin Garcia […]
Obituary: Marea Lewis
Marea Elena Lewis was born on November 14, 1949, in Newport, RI, to Olga and Vios Lewis of 7 Princeton Street. Marea loved her hometown and never wanted to live anywhere but “on the island.” As years went on, she became a comprehensive source of information for all things relating to Newport and was always […]
Obituary: Michael Quint
Michael J. Quint, 55, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on December 31, 2024. He was the husband of Allie (Smith) Quint. He was the son of Kathryn (Coggeshall) Quint, and the late Lloyd Quint Jr. Michael was a graduate of Portsmouth High School. He attended college in Southeastern Massachusetts. He was a store manager for […]
Obituary: Jean C. Perkins
Jean C. Perkins, 87, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on December 25, 2024. She was the wife of the late Dr. Richard Perkins for 57 years. Born in Hartford, CT, the only child born to the late Clifford and Ruth (Larson) Carlberg. Jean graduated from the University of Connecticut School of […]
Obituary: Yoshiko Thompson
Yoshiko (Yamada) Thompson, aged 94, entered eternal life on January 19, 2025 after a brief illness. Yoshiko or “Yoshi” as she was often called, was the wife of the late Robert A. Thompson. Yoshiko was born on February 28, 1930 in Nagasaki-Ken, Japan where she spent her foundational years. She came from a large family […]
Obituary: Robert L. Chase
Robert L. Chase, 82, of Tiverton passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his loving family on January 19, 2025. He was born on April 29, 1942, to Wanton and Caroline (Lewis) Chase. He was the husband of Audrey (Todd) Chase. He was a 1959 graduate of Rogers High School where he was class […]
Obituary: Dom Paschal Scotti, OSB
Fr. Paschal Scotti, monk of Portsmouth Abbey, passed away on January 15, 2025, Feast of Saints Maurus and Placid, while praying the Divine Office with his community in the Church of St. Gregory the Great. Patrick Scotti was born on September 22, 1961 in Long Branch, New Jersey to Patrick and Rose (Bonanno) Scotti. Preceded […]
Obituary: Joyce Callas Dempsey
Joyce Callas Dempsey, 91, of Middletown, RI; formerly of Newton, MA; Wellesley, MA; and New London, NH, a beloved mother, wife, sister, grandmother, and accomplished professional, passed away in the Grand Islander Nursing Center on January 13, 2025. She was the wife of the late L. Johnson Callas and the late Thomas E. Dempsey. Born […]
Obituary: Alan Sinclair, PhD
Alan Sinclair, PhD, 86, of Bristol, Rhode Island, died on January 12, 2025. He was the husband of Deborah (Stott) Sinclair. Born in Fall River, MA on May 31, 1938, he was the son of the late Duncan and Ethel (Abram) Sinclair. Alan grew up in Fall River and exhibited natural abilities in school and […]
Obituary: Antone “Tony” J. Soares
Antone J. Soares, 84, of Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Tiverton, RI, died on January 9, 2025. Born in Fall River, MA on May 27, 1940, he was the son of Frank and Cecile (Goulet) Soares. Tony grew up in a large family and worked on the family farm in Portsmouth, and later on for his […]
Obituary: Ruth A. Flis
Ruth A. Flis, 66, of Middletown, RI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents (Earle and Joyce Bushnell), her brother (David Bushnell), and the love of her life, her husband (John Flis). Ruth was born in Bathe, ME into a […]
Obituary: Susan Kempenaar
Susan Ann (Marshall) Kempenaar, beloved mother, daughter, and cherished friend, passed away on December 17, 2024, at the age of 67. Born on June 15, 1957, in Des Moines, Iowa to Richard and Violet (Webb) Marshall. Susan was a warm-hearted spirit who dedicated her life to her family and her passions. Susan grew up in […]
Obituary: John Genga
John Brandt Genga, age 76, passed away at Tockwotton on the Waterfront, East Providence, RI, on January 7, 2025. Jack (as his family and friends knew him) was born August 12, 1948, at Newport Hospital. He was the son of the late Eno Genga and Barbara (Brandt) Genga. Like his parents, Jack was a lifelong […]
Obituary: George Petropoulos
George Christy Petropoulos, 99, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, at the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol, Rhode Island. Born on October 21, 1925, in Newport, George lived a life defined by dedication to his family and friends. A proud Newporter, George was known for his quick wit, his […]
Obituary: Robert J. Rick Jr.
Robert J. Rick Jr. 70, of Rockport, Massachusetts, died peacefully after a valiant battle against cancer. He and Gail Strauss Rick were married for 31 years. Born in Newport, he was the son of Louise (Logothets) Rick and the late Robert J. Rick. Bob grew up on the ‘island’. Newport, Rhode Island. He graduated Rogers […]
Obituary: Charles Hall
Dr. Charles Andrew Hall Jr Middletown, RI Charles Andrew Hall (Charlie), 92, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died peacefully at home on January 4, 2025. He was the husband of Patricia A. Platt to whom he was married for 32 years. Charlie was born in Providence, RI on September 21, 1932, to the late Charles and […]
Obituary: Dennis Rayno
It is with warm hearts and fond memories that we announce the passing of Dennis George Rayno, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, who left us on January 1, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on May 7, 1954, in Newport, Rhode Island, Dennis filled his days with laughter, love, and a passion […]
Obituary: Nancy Elizabeth (Michaud) Sawyer
Nancy Elizabeth (Michaud) Sawyer, 79, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away at her home on January 4, 2025. She was the wife of the late James E. Sawyer Sr. for 53 years. Born in Swansea, MA, she was the daughter of the late Charles Lionel Theodore Michaud and Eliza (Pavao) Michaud. Nancy worked at Newport […]
Obituary: Darlene M. Galkowski
Darlene Mary (Kueny) Galkowski 94, died on December 29, 2024, on the 100th anniversary of her husband Robert E. Galkowski’s birth. Born in Danbury, Iowa, she was one of 14 children to the late William and Anna (Price) Kueny. She graduated from St. Vincent School of Nursing in Sioux City, Iowa. She met her husband […]
Obituary: Carol Teague
Carol Teague, 78, of Prudence Island, RI, formerly of Saugus, MA, passed away on December 7, 2024, in the Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the wife of Donald A. Teague for 58 years. Born in Malden, MA, she was the daughter of the late Warren J. Mosher Sr. and Jessie (Phillips) Mosher. Carol […]
Obituary: Shirley Tillinghast
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Tillinghast, a beloved mother, friend, and dedicated professional in the real estate industry, who left this world on December 16, 2024. She was a resident of Portsmouth and Prudence Island. Born into a family rooted in resilience and determination, after high school she […]
