Sandra

Moniz

Sandra Moniz, 82, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2026.

She was born in New Bedford to the late Eugene and Florence (Sylvia) Costa. She was a member of the Ladies Guild at Our Lady of Fatima.

Sandra loved life; and she loved to laugh. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family and friends. Her grandchildren were everything to her; she was the best Grammy. Family dinners meant a lot to Sandra. She enjoyed cooking. Sunday dinners were the best when everyone was together. She also enjoyed all of the holidays and decorating for every single one. Christmas Eve dinner was a wonderful time spent with family.

She was a hardworking single mother who often went without things for herself to give her children what they needed.

Sandra is survived by her children James Lauzon, Jean L. Lomba and her husband Chris; grandchildren Jon Lauzon, Evan Lomba and Leann Lomba; great grandchild Ziah Pina-Francis; brother David Costa and his wife Catherine; sister-in-law Maggie Costa; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother Kenneth Costa.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2026 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM in the Donaghy New Day Funeral Home, 465 County St, New Bedford. Please report directly to church at 10:00 AM on Friday, November 20, 2026 for a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Gabriel the Archangel, 343 Tarkiln Hill Rd, New Bedford. Burial will be private. For memorial register or facility directions, please visit www.newdayfunerals.com

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association in Sandra’s name.