João Manuel Lima Obituary
We bid farewell to João Manuel Lima (New Bedford, Massachusetts), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 26, 2026 at the age of 73. João touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, José Araújo of Lima and Maria Julieta Araújo (Pimentel); his brother Jorge Lima; and his sister-in-law Ana Lima. He is survived by: his wife Irene (Coelho Barbosa) of Fátima; his sons, Carlos Alberto DeLima of Wareham, Marco DeLima (Kelly Arruda) of Dartmouth and Pedro Miguel DeLima of New Bedford; his grandson Jonathan Paul DeLima; and his siblings, Adriano Lima (late Guida) of New Bedford, José Lima (Lucy) of New Bedford, Olga Harland (John) of Dartmouth and Lucie Pacheco (Manny) of Dartmouth. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Kindly omit flowers. Donations in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
