She was a lifelong resident of Fairhaven and attended the town public schools. She was a communicant of St. Joseph Church in Fairhaven. Mrs. Lopes worked as a nurse's aide for several years at the Jewish Convalescent Home in New Bedford and several agencies in the area. She had worked with her husband to run the Lopes Dairy Farm in East Fairhaven since 1981. Mrs. Lopes was an avid skiier.
Services are private.
He was born in New Bedford and had lived in California, prior to returning to the local area three years ago. He was formerly employed by United Liquors as a warehouseman. Mr. Costa enjoyed being with his children and liked working on cars and bikes. He was also the brother of the late Donald R. Costa, Jr. and the companion of the late Lenora Morgan. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Rock Funeral Home 1285 Ashley Blvd.