Victor E. Teixeira, 66, of New Bedford died Thursday December 25, 2003 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Elsa C. (Doroin) Teixeira.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Edwin R. and Mary (Almeida) Teixeira, he lived in New Bedford for many years.
He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Church.
Mr. Teixeira served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 until his retirement in 1974. During his 20 years in the service, he was stationed in China, Cambodia, Thailand, Greenland, Vietnam, and the Philippines. After his retirement, he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from Southeastern Massachusetts University.
He was later employed as a veteran's representative for the Job Placement Center in New Bedford, as an employment and training supervisor for the Division of Employment Security in Boston, and as an administrator for the Department of External Affairs in Boston.
Survivors include his wife; 3 daughters, Joya Teixeira of Montross, VA, Kim Tubbs-Herron of Columbia, MD, and Rene DeBarros of New Bedford; a son, Michael O'Neil of Arizona; a brother, Edwin R. Teixeira, Jr. of Worcester; 4 grandchildren, Dameon Brooks, Kira Tubbs, William C. DeBarros, Jr., and Kendra DeBarros; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.He was the brother of the late Theresa Duarte.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New BedfordMonday December 29, 2003 at 8 AM. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Assumption Church at 9 AM.Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours will be on Sunday December 28, 2003 from 4-8 PM.