Alice J. Fortes, 87, of New Bedford died April 2, 2021 at home after a brief illness.
She was the former wife of the late Jose DePina.
Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the daughter of the late Joaquim and Julia (Baptista) Fortes, she had lived in New Bedford since 1970.
she was a communicant of Our Lady of the Assumption Church.
Ms. Fortes was formerly employed as a stitcher at several local textile mills until her retirement.
Survivors include her son, David Fortes DePina of Boston; a brother, Jose Fortes of Pawtucket, RI; a sister, Dorothy Fortes of Pawtucket, RI; 3 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Eugenia Fortes, Maria Fortes, John Fortes and Caroline Lopes.
Her Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, April 8th from 4-8 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Her Funeral Mass and burial will be private for her immediate family.
Please be advised that due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there are strict guidelines that must be adhered to for the safety of everyone. You MUST wear a mask to be allowed entry to the services. Please practice social distancing and avoid any close contact. Guests will be permitted to pay their respects and depart to allow the next guests to enter. Capacity at the funeral home will be limited so there could be wait times outside the funeral home.