All Obituaries

Alvaro J. Ruiz 67, of Pierce Avenue Warwick, unexpectedly passed away at home on Saturday February 7, 2026. He was a US Army Veteran. Born July 8,1958 in Medellin, Colombia he was the son of S. Carmen SantaMaria and Faustino Ruiz. Alvaro lived in Providence from the early 1970's until 2015 when he moved to Warwick. He was a graduate of Central High School in 1976 and attended Rhode Island College before joining the Army in 1979. He is survived by his daughter Victoria Ruiz, sons Alvaro J. ...

It is with a heavy heart we are announcing the passing of Colleen Rose Schofield 30, of Belmont Road in Cranston on Wednesday January 28, 2026 at Kent County Hospital in Warwick after a brief illness. She was the partner of Sarah Beyers.Born March 17, 1995, in Norwood Massachusetts she was the daughter of Richard H. Schofield and his partner Joanne Pieroni of Foxboro and sister of Eric Schofield of Washington, DC. She was also the daughter of Marybeth Hanifin of Foxboro, niece of Greg and ...

David Paiva Jr. 65, of West Warwick passed away on Thursday January 29, 2026 after a long illness. Born in Providence, and raised in the Edgewood section of Cranston, David was a son of Maria Paiva and the late David Paiva Sr.  Besides his mother, he is survived by his son Joseph, sister Elizabeth (Dennis) DeJesus, brother Edward (Kim) as well as his nieces and nephews. David served in the United States Army during which time he was stationed in Germany and Fort Lewis, Washington. ...

Frank Joseph Belinski Sr. 81 of Cranston, passed away on Wednesday January 28, 2026 at The Miriam Hospital in Providence surrounded by his loved ones.Born on March 18, 1944 In Centralia, Illinois at St. Mary’s Hospital, he was the son of the late Frank W. and Hattie Belinski. He grew up in Illinois and Missouri and after graduating high school, he joined the Navy. While stationed in Rhode Island, he met his wife Sandra and after getting married they had two children together. After the ...

Patricia A. (Grieve) Mulvey 77, of Cranston passed away Tuesday January 27, 2026 at Sunny View Nursing Home. She was the loving wife of the late Stephen F. Mulvey. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Archibald and Catherine Grieve and retired from the State of Rhode Island after 30 years as a medical secretary in 2012. She was an avid beach goer, spending many fond summers at Roy Carpenter’s Beach in Matunuck. Patricia loved all things Disney, drinking Diet Pepsi, ...

Stephen P. Rachels 69, passed away peacefully on Friday January 23, 2026. A devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and loyal brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, Stephen’s life was defined by hard work, service, and deep love for his family.  Stephen was the beloved husband of Donna (Crosby) Rachels and the son of the late James D. and Bergernetta (Burgess) Rachels. He was a devoted father to Tara (Tim), James (Emily), and Steven, and a proud grandfather to his ...

Judith Maryann Norcini 77, of Simmonsville Avenue Johnston, passed away on Saturday January 17, 2026 at the Miriam Hospital from pneumonia, flu, and long-term covid. She was a wife of the late Robert Norcini and mother of the late James Norcini. Born in Bayridge Brooklyn, New York in 1947 she graduated high school in 1966 and worked for Doubleday Book Publishing and was a caregiver and housekeeper. She leaves behind her sister Joan Amos, niece Suzanne Amos, Suzanne's daughter Krystal Amos ...

In Loving Memory of Lisa Marie Manfredo April 15, 1961 – January 17, 2026 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lisa Manfredo, who left us far too soon on January 17, 2026 surrounded by her family. A woman of immense grace and benevolence, Lisa was a constant shining light for everyone who knew her. Lisa was best known for her radiant smile, bright eyes, and kind soul. She believed that life was meant to be lived by sharing love and making memories with friends ...

Lois M. (Althans) Moore 95, passed away on December 28, 2025 at Kent Hospital in Warwick after a five-year battle with lung disease. Lois was the loving and devoted wife of Thomas E. Moore for 76 years and lived her entire life in Cranston. Born in Providence on December 27, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Carl L. and Ellen R. (Bassett) Althans and was the sister of the late Evelyn Wolfe.  Lois graduated from the former Cranston High School in 1948 and had the honor of ...

Edward James Hanley III 80, of Cranston, entered into eternal life on January 11, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Ana M. Hanley for 56 years. He graduated from LaSalle Academy and Bryant College. Ed was a Vietnam veteran and served his country with pride. After serving in Vietnam, he was a salesman with Kraft Foods and enjoyed a successful career in sales until retiring. Ed was a passionate football and lacrosse referee, as well as a recreational ...