Louis M. Azevedo, 64, of New Bedford, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 after a brief illness. He was the husband of Karen Silva-Azevedo.
Born in New Bedford, son of Eliza (Pina) Azevedo and the late John Azevedo, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.
Louis worked as a diesel mechanic for the City of New Bedford for many years. He enjoyed working on cars and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife and mother; his children, Aaron Azevedo, Julian Azevedo, Jon-Paul Azevedo, Andrew Azevedo, and Desiree Gibbs; his siblings, Beverly Cardoza and David Azevedo; his grandchildren, Michael Gibbs and Nancy Guevara; a great-grandchild, Lilliana Guevara; and many nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his father, and his siblings Ruth (Azevedo) Cruz, Eva (Azevedo) Travers, and Manuel "Sonny" Azevedo.
His funeral will be held on Tuesday August 8th at 9 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, followed by his Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Church at 10 AM. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Monday August 7th from 4-8 PM.