Obituaries

Cheryl Boulden (Richard) 60 of Providence, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Born in New Bedford, MA., she was beloved daughter of the late Jean Richard and Deanna Gibbons. She is survived by her loving sons, Michael and Brandon Querceto. She is also survived by a cherished granddaughter, Bryelle Santos and devoted siblings, Deborah Richard, Denise Richard and Wayne Spears. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, March...

                                 Ahmed ‘Abraham” Babatunde, 65, of Providence, passed away Thursday March 16th.  He was the beloved husband of Florence (Adesina) Babtunde for 42 years. Born in Nigeria to loving parents and two sisters. He grew up with his mother’s elder sister and husband Mummy and Daddy Olugbile of blessed memory. They were able to make sure Ahmed received a great...

                   Jomil Rodriguez, 37, of Pawtucket, passed away Thursday March 16th. Born in Puerto Rico, he was a son of Maria Perez and the late Ivan Rodriguez. Jomil was a mechanic who took great pleasure in working on cars, but his greatest joy came from the time he spent with his son. Besides his mother, he is survived by a son, Jomil Daniel Rodriguez; a sister, Jomarie Rodriguez; and two brothers, Johnny Rodriguez and Joivan...

Pastor Curtis Isom, of Woonsocket, transitioned from this life to Glory on March 13, 2023 at Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket. Curtis Isom was born in Providence RI on January 4, 1959 to the late George “Pongo” Burgison and Carolyn Ann “Cookie” Isom. He was one of 15 children. Curtis attended Central High School and graduated from Davies Academy in Connecticut. He served sometime in the United States Army. He was a master Barber and had worked at Kandy’s...

                 Luz Vasquez, 74, of Providence, passed away Monday March 13th. Born in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala and came to the United States in the late 70’s to provide a better life for her family. She is survived by seven children, Aury Navarro, Rony Navarro, Nery Navarro, Maricela Urizar, Marilyn Navarro, Elizabeth Figueroa, and Alicia Arenas; sixteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren; two sisters and a...

Nely Santana Lopez, 65 years old, passed away peacefully in Providence surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 1:30 pm on her birthday. She was the beloved wife of Ramon Lopez. They were happily married for 40 years. She was born on  March 11, 1958 in Boca Chica, Dominican Republic; she was the daughter of the late Agustin and Cristina Martes Santana.  Besides her husband, she is survived by her loving children, Marcia...

                     Marguerite J. Amaral, 87, of Providence, passed away Saturday March 11th.  She was the beloved wife of the late Dennis Amaral. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Argentino and Edith (Della Valle) Lambias. She is survived by two daughters, Margie Russo and her husband Gregory and Dana Cacicia and her husband Joseph; three grandchildren, Kenneth Ruizzo, Jr., Raina Silva, and Stacey Cacicia....

                             William H. Mills, Jr., 69, of Providence, passed away Wednesday, March 8th. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late William H. and Rose (Sano) Mills. Mr. Mills retired from the United States Postal Service, and was a Vietnam Era Veteran serving honorably in the United States Marine Corp. He is survived by a brother, Frank Mills; and two nephews, David Mills and Anthony...

Belén, que aun así con mis presagios Tendré tu nombre a flor de labios y moriré   Ismael Rivera   Pedro J. Ayala Castillo, 76 of Providence, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, he was the beloved son of Georgina Castillo and the late Pedro G. Ayala. Many will remember him by the sounds of his salsa music coming up the street to visit. “Llego Papo!” they would say. Besides his mother, he is survived by his...