George C. Lima Funeral Home

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Maria Teresa (Alves) Almeida, 91, of Waterman Street, passed away on July 1, 2026, at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late John I. Almeida.

Born in Pico de Pedra, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Jose Alves Martins and Rufina (Carreiro) Alves. She is survived by her son: Walter and Julia Almeida of Bristol; and cherished grandsons: John Julian (Catherine) Almeida, Jordan Almeida, Alexander Almeida, and Nicholas Almeida and many nieces and nephews whom she adored.

She was predeceased by her son, John L. Almeida; and siblings: Rachel Carreiro, Mary Jose Brum, and Joseph Alves, Jr.

Teresa emigrated to Bristol, RI, with her husband and two sons in April 1966. She was employed by Roger Williams University for 20 years before retiring. Mrs. Almeida was a parishioner of St. Elizabeth’s Church.

Her funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 9 – 10:30 AM from the George C. Lima Funeral Home, 367 High Street, with a Mass of Christian Burial, 11 AM at St. Elizabeth’s Church, 577 Wood Street. Burial will follow in North Burial Ground.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105; or online at: www.stjude.org.

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António P. Medina, 93, of Francine Street, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the Warren Skilled Nursing Home in Warren, Rhode Island. He was the beloved husband of the late Maria Fatima (Hipólito) Medina.

Born in Santa Cruz, Flores, Azores, he was the son of the late António José and Evarista da Conceição (Piloto) Medina. Although his siblings were born in America, António was born in Flores when his parents returned to the Islands during the Depression era. He received his elementary education there and spent his formative years cultivating the family farm with a devoted work ethic.

In Flores, António met and courted the love of his life, Fatima. They married and welcomed their only son, Victor. Seeking greater opportunities for their family, António and Fatima made the courageous, selfless decision to emigrate to the United States. They arrived on May 31, 1966, welcomed by António’s older sister, Ana.

Determined to provide for his family, António immediately went to work, initially performing landscaping before securing employment with American Tourister, Inc. in Warren, Rhode Island. He later transitioned to the Carol Cable Company, also in Warren, where he loyally worked—often volunteering for double shifts—until the plant's closure and his subsequent retirement.

António and Fatima successfully built their American dream, moving into their own home on Francine Street in the late 1970s. Together, they created a household filled with love and hospitality. While Fatima nourished the family with traditional Portuguese cuisine, António brought the beauty of Flores to Rhode Island, meticulously cultivating a magnificent garden filled with hydrangeas as a tribute to his native island. An adventurous spirit, António loved driving his family on road trips across the United States and Canada, with Victor serving as his trusted navigator.

Blessed with a brilliant mind for numbers, António loved playing cards, a passion he shared throughout his life with family and dear lifelong friends, including his childhood friend, José Hiberto.

Above all, António was a devoted family man. He treasured his role as a father and grandfather. In his later years, he traveled frequently to North Carolina, first to visit his beloved "grand-dogs," Caleb and Hanna, and later to dote on his three grandchildren, who were the absolute pride and joy of his life. He spent countless hours teaching them card games, sharing laughter, and celebrating their academic achievements.

The most defining moment of António’s life was his decision to accept Jesus Christ as his Savior. Alongside his wife, he attended the Portuguese Assembly of God, where his faith grew deeply under the ministry of Rev. Joaquim Goncalves. His family takes great comfort in the assurance of his eternal life and the promise of reunification.

António is survived by his devoted son, Victor A. Medina, M.D., and his wife, Melinda, of North Carolina; his three cherished grandchildren, Katerina L. Medina, Nicholas A. Medina, and Alexander J. Medina; his sister-in-law, Maria Estela Braga of Vaughan, Ontario, Canada; and several dear nieces and nephews, including Maria, Fatima, and Peggy, who hold fond memories of their special uncle.

In addition to his parents and his beloved wife, Fatima, he was predeceased by his siblings: Palmira Baeta Freitas, Maria de Lourdes da Costa, and Ana Nolan.

After losing his cherished wife of 67 years, António was blessed with extraordinary friends who became an extension of our family. Joe and Eugenia Faria, alongside Louisa Souto, cared for António as an adopted father, bringing him great joy and patiently listening to his stories of childhood in Flores. His neighbors, Joe and Fatima Pereira, also showed immense kindness, frequently visiting and checking on him.

We are deeply grateful to his devoted church community for their regular visits of fellowship, song, and prayer, as well as the staff at The Warren Center, who sustained him with exceptional care and fondly returned his cheerful greetings. Thank you all for the respect, dignity, and love you bestowed upon António.

Visitation will occur on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the George C. Lima Funeral Home, 367 High Street. Burial will follow at the North Burial Ground.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to support missions’ outreach at: Portuguese Assembly of God, 1237 Newman Avenue, Seekonk, MA 02771.

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Jose N. Resendes, 92, of Jessica Drive, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Rolanda (Raposo) Resendes, his wife of 61 years. Together, they built a life rooted in faith, family, and devotion.

Born in Cabouço, Lagoa, St. Michael, Açores, he was the son of the late Antonio M. and Maria Madelina (Soares) Resendes. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Dorothy (Michael) Sherman of Bristol, Joseph (Susan) Resendes of Bristol, and Diane (Michael Sacco) Belanger of Bristol; grandchildren: Kaela Sherman, Jacob Sherman, Ava Resendes, Zander Resendes, and Colin Belanger; beloved great-granddaughter: Mia; and sister: Luisa Lima of São Miguel, Açores.

He was predeceased by his siblings: Manuel Resendes, Virginia Faria, Olivia Tavares, and Maria Ana Resendes.

Mr. Resendes was educated in Portugal. He was employed as a greenskeeper for Ledgemont Country Club for 45 years before retiring. Jose took great pride in his work at the country club, where his strong work ethic and love of the outdoors shined through. Jose proudly made homemade wine for many years, a tradition that brought family together and created many lasting memories.
After developing Alzheimer’s disease, Jose’s personality began to change in unexpected ways. Once known as a serious and quiet man, he gradually became more lighthearted, playful, and full of humor.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at HopeHealth, Staff Solutions, and prior Lifetime Medical Support Services who all provided care with dignity and respect. A special thank-you to Carolina Zapata, CNA, who provided exceptional care to Jose.

His funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 9 – 9:30 AM from the George C. Lima Funeral Home, 367 High Street, with a Mass of Christian Burial, 10 AM at St. Elizabeth’s Church, 577 Wood Street. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Calling hours are Monday, June 1, 4 – 7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: HopeHealth Hospice and Palliative Care, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904, or online at: https://www.hopehealthco.org/ways-to-give/donatenow/

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Renato DeAlmeida, 100, of Thames Street, passed away on May 23, 2026, at home. He was the husband of the late Maria (Barreiro) DeAlmeida.

Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Gualter Piques and Maria Lurdes De Almeida. He is survived by his children: Walter (Isaura) DeAlmeida of Bristol, Mario (Zelia) DeAlmeida of Bristol, and Fernando Paulo DeAlmeida of Bristol; grandchildren: Helen Araujo, Sandra Martins, Steve Martins, Michelle Barreira, Neil DeAlmeida, Sharon Medeiros, Mario DeAlmeida, Jr., and Shawn G. DeAlmeida; great-grandchildren: Joey Araujo, Natasha McGee, Jordan Araujo, Evan Martins, Briana Martins, Dylan Barreira, Austin DeAlmeida, Owen Barreira, Deja DeAlmeida, Sabrina DeAlmeida, Jacob DeAlmeida, Lucas Medieros, Arianna Medeiros, Stella DeAlmeida, and Sophie DeAlmeida; and great-great grandchildren: Jameson Araujo, Ezra Simon Barreira, Rukia Amparo Barreira, Elsie Hope Barreira, Devyn DeAlmeida, and Zeke Soares.

He was predeceased by: his daughter Rosemaria Martins and son Louis DeAlmeida; and brother Jose Vieira.

Mr. DeAlmeida was educated in Portugal. He was a self-employed artist, electrician, and shoemaker. When he emigrated to the United States, he was employed by Bristol Flock on Thames Street for over 10 years.

His funeral services will be held on Friday, May 29, 8 – 9:30 AM from the George C. Lima Funeral Home, 367 High Street, with a Mass of Christian Burial, 10 AM at St. Elizabeth’s Church, 577 Wood Street. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

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Jacqueline C. Brown, 82, of Sherry Avenue, passed away on May 22, 2026, at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late Robert D. Brown.

Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Joao C. and Ester (Pimenta) Da Silva. She is survived by her children: Robert (Stephanie) Brown of Douglas, MA, Melanie (Gregory) Warrenfeltz of Hagerstown, MD, and Kevin Brown of Bristol, RI; and grandchildren: David Brown and Jessica Brown.

She was predeceased by her stepfather: Manuel L. Vieira; and granddaughter: Elysia Lebeau.

Mrs. Brown was a 1964 class graduate of C**t Memorial High School.

Friends and family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, May 30, 10 AM at St. Elizabeth’s Church, 577 Wood Street. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Calling hours are Friday, 4 - 6 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Friends of the Barrington Public Library, 281 County Road, Barrington, RI 02806; or online at: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/FuKyVoMnXs13LZTGopAEMA

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