Ligia Baptista Obituary
The passing of Ligia Baptista of New Bedford, Massachusetts leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on September 5, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ligia Baptista or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Ligia's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that her spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joao and Fernanda; and her siblings, Filomena Carvalho, Lucia Vasconcelos and Egidio Baptista.
She is survived by: her siblings, Humberto Baptista (late Susan) of Acushnet, Carlos Baptista (Maria) of New Bedford, Joao Baptista (Maria Jose) of Madeira, Ester Fernandez (late Carlos) of Dartmouth, Fernanda Thomas (late Fred) of Dartmouth and Maria Pires of Madeira Portugal; and her brother-in-law Manuel Carvalho of Acushnet. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, September 13th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church (230 Bonney St, New Bedford, MA 02744). A burial was held on Saturday, September 13th 2025 at the St. John Cemetery (664 Allen St, New Bedford, MA 02740).
