Deborah A. Furtado Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Deborah A. Furtado of New Bedford, Massachusetts, who passed away on January 4, 2026 at the age of 71. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Deborah A. Furtado to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Deborah had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Deborah may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, José Avellar and Olive Avellar (Medeiros); and her brother Joey Avellar. She is survived by: her son John A. Furtado, Jr. of Florida; her grandchildren, Zane, Emma and Ryder; and her close friends, Cheryl and Lilly. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews; and several cousins.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 7th 2026 at 5:00 PM at the Faithful Family Church (51 Winthrop St, Rehoboth, MA 02769).
In lieu of flowers, donations to Faithful Family Church at the above address or website are greatly appreciated.
