OBITUARIES

West Roxbury, MA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for West Roxbury, MA, Suffolk County & Surrounding Areas

Mary Ann McCormick

Mary Ann McCormick

Jun 2, 2026

It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of Mary A. McCormick of West Roxbury, Massachusetts, and Moultonborough, New Hampshire. Mary passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on June 2, 2026, at the age of 88.

Born on May 5, 1938, in Dorchester, Mary lived a life defined by compassion, dedication, and unwavering devotion to...

Luis Manuel Cruz

Luis Manuel Cruz

Jun 1, 2026

Luis M. Cruz, of Roxbury, formerly of Yabucoa, Puerto Rico. June 1, 2026. Beloved husband of Lydia E. (Serrano) Cruz. Loving father of Luis A. Cruz of Revere, Jorge Cruz of New Jersey, Antonio Cruz of Roxbury and Elias Cruz of Roslindale. 

Devoted grandfather of Bianca, Elisely, Justin, Jacoby, Aiden, and Luis. Brother of Blas of Roxbury, Alberto of Jamaica Plain,...

Hiltrud Maria Lu

Hiltrud Maria Lu

May 29, 2026

Hiltrud Maria Lu (née Reineke), born on September 18, 1935 in Loeningen, Germany, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on May 29, 2026 in Boston, MA.

Hiltrud was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and community member. She grew up in Germany and was the daughter of Heinrich Johann Alois Reineke and Maria Reineke. She graduated from a...

Ronald D DiMatteo

Ronald D DiMatteo

May 29, 2026

Ronald “Ron” D. DiMatteo, of Boston, MA passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026.

After graduating from Roslindale High School, Ron served in the Army, then had a long career as a Master Plumber in the city of Boston, member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 12, worked on the new John Hancock building, other city projects and Tufts University. He...

John Gill

John Gill

May 23, 2026

GILL-John, of West Roxbury, 61, died May 23, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was son of Marjorie (Finn) Gill and the late Jack Gill. Devoted father of John and Brendan Gill and their mother Janet. Dear Papa to McKinli, Carter and Logan and their mother Charlotte. Loving brother of Jeanne Heslin (Stephen), Kathy Griffiths (Kevin), Maureen Morrison and...

Ronald R Garneau

Ronald R Garneau

May 22, 2026

Complete notice to follow.

Arlene Svenson

Arlene Svenson

May 18, 2026

Complete notice to follow.

William S Donald

William S Donald

May 17, 2026

Services private

Sammy Yuen

Sammy Yuen

May 15, 2026

Sammy Yuen, Sr.

August 11, 1935 – May 15, 2026

Sammy Yuen, Sr. of Brookline, MA passed away on May 15, 2026 at the age of 90.

Sammy was born in Guangzhou, China on August 11, 1935. Sammy dedicated his life to his family, who will always be grateful for his selfless devotion.

Sammy was separated from his mother as a young child during...

Nelly I (Flores)  Floresbalbindealiaga

Nelly I (Flores) Floresbalbindealiaga

May 14, 2026

Con profundo dolor comunicamos el fallecimiento de nuestra querida Nelly Isabel Flores de Aliaga , quien partió el 13 de mayo 2026 Hija de Godofredo Flores y Domitila Balbín, Nelly dedicó gran parte de su vida al servicio de los demás como enfermera de la Policía Nacional del Perú, profesión que ejerció con vocación, entrega y humanidad. Fue la...

Melissa Haletky

Melissa Haletky

May 14, 2026

Services private.

Richard Almond

Richard Almond

May 13, 2026

Funeral services private.

Denis M Noonan

Denis M Noonan

May 13, 2026

Denis Michael Noonan (78) found peace after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s on May 13, 2026. Born in Dorchester, MA, on July 23, 1947, Denis grew up on Glen Lane in Randolph, where he enjoyed ice skating and assisted his father from time to time on his milk delivery truck. He served honorably during the Vietnam War in the US...

John J Farrell Sr.

John J Farrell Sr.

May 12, 2026

Funeral Services private.

Bernard J Dunnells

Bernard J Dunnells

May 11, 2026

Bernard J. Dunnells died May 11, 2026. He was 76 years old. Burial Massachusetts National Cemetery.

Noah Smith Jr.

Noah Smith Jr.

May 11, 2026

Noah Smith Jr. passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. Noah Jr. was born on May 28, 1956 in Boston, Massachusetts, to the late Noah Smith and Susan(Nathaniel) Smith.

Noah Jr. attended Boston Public Schools and graduated in May of 1974 from Hyde Park High School. After completing High School, Noah Jr. enlisted in...

Anatoliy Zubkov

Anatoliy Zubkov

May 10, 2026

Services private

Ellen Miriam (Skehan)  Quigley

Ellen Miriam (Skehan) Quigley

May 10, 2026

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Ellen Quigley of Placitas, New Mexico, loving wife, mother and grandmother on May 10, 2026 in Albuquerque, NM after a fierce battle with aphasia and progressive dementia. Ellen was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on July 7, 1943, to William and Mary Skehan. She is survived by her loving...

Qua Nguyen

Qua Nguyen

May 8, 2026

Services private

James Wilcox

James Wilcox

May 5, 2026

James Clifford Wilcox

March 8, 1934 – May 5, 2026

James "Jim" Clifford Wilcox, 92, of Brookline, MA, died peacefully Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at his home.  He was the beloved husband of Susan Carignan Wilcox for forty-three years.

Born in Hope Valley, RI, he was the son of the late Clifford C....