Sandra M. (Pacheco) Gonsalves

March 05, 2010

NEW BEDFORD – Sandra M. (Pacheco) Gonsalves, 47, of New Bedford, died Friday, March 5, 2010, in St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford after a long courageous battle with heart disease and diabetes. She was the former wife of Joseph Gonsalves, III, of Westport. Born in Wareham, the daughter of Gabriel Pacheco of Rhode Island and the late Nancy (Jones) Pacheco, she lived in New Bedford most of her life.

In addition to her father and her former husband, Sandra is survived by her daughter, Summer-Rae Gonsalves of New Bedford; a sister, Debra Luminiello and her husband Davis of New Bedford; a nephew, Samuel Atkinson, and a great niece, Skyla Atkinson.

Funeral Information

Calling hours will be held Wednesday, March 10, 2010, from 4:00-8:00PM in THE FAIRHAVEN FUNERAL HOME, 117 Main St., Fairhaven. Cremation will follow. Interment will be private. To LIGHT A CANDLE, SIGN THE MEMORIAL REGISTER, consult THE GRIEF LIBRARY, or obtain FACILITY DIRECTIONS, please log on to www.hathawayfunerals.com., or telephone 508/994-9471.

Donations Information

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Market Ministries, 60 Eighth St., New Bedford, MA 02740.