Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Elaine Carr
Sep 28, 2026
Elaine M. Carr, 60, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on September 28, 2026.
She was the beloved partner of 27 years to Edward Kirker. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Harold Medeiros and Elaine (Fernandes) Medeiros.
Elaine spent her career working as a restaurant waitress. In her free time, she enjoyed...
Arthur Silvia, Jr.
Sep 28, 2026
Arthur Silvia, Jr., 80, passed away on September 28, 2026, at Catholic Memorial Home, by the side of his sons.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Arthur Silvia, Sr. and the late Hilda (Alburquerque) Silvia.
Arthur spent his career as the owner and operator of Silvia's Florist Shop & Gifts, dedicating 48...
Doris M. Oliveira
Sep 28, 2026
Doris (Mello) Oliveira, age 70, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on September 28, 2026.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was thedaughter of Armanda (Medeiros) Mello and the late Fernando L. Mello.
Doris dedicated much of her life to education, working primarily as an English teacher at Durfee High School. She also served her community as a...
Edmund C. Ferreira
Sep 23, 2026
Edmund Charles Ferreira, age 84, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on September 23, 2026.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Edmund Ferreira and the late Anna (Palmieri) Ferreira.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. Edmund was a graduate of Somerset High School, Class...
Mariette H. Bourdon
Sep 22, 2026
Mariette H. Bourdon, age 88, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on September 22, 2026, at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Mathurim and Blanche (Charron) Bourdon.
A lifelong resident of Fall River, Mariette spent her career working as a garment machine operator. She dedicated 33 years to Bristol...
Diane Cronan
Sep 13, 2026
Diane J. Cronan, age 70, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on September 13, 2026.
Diane was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, to Walter Clarke and Joyce Piszcz. She was lovingly raised by her mother, Joyce, and her stepfather, Alfred Piszcz.
During her career, Diane worked diligently as a seamstress in the curtain manufacturing trade. She loved taking...
Lorraine Paradise
Sep 13, 2026
Lorraine Paradise, age 93, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on September 13, 2026.
She was the devoted wife of the late Lawrence Paradise.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Lorraine was the daughter of the late John Arruda and Idalina (Costa) Arruda.
Lorraine spent her career working as a packer in manufacturing, working for Frito Lay and...
Wannetta Joyce Oliver
Sep 2, 2026
Wannetta Joyce Oliver, age 70, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on September 2, 2026.
She was the beloved wife of Kenneth Oliver, with whom she shared 51 years of marriage.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Stanley and Joyce Combs.
Wannetta dedicated her professional life to caring for others, working compassionately as...
Maria Costa
Aug 30, 2026
Maria Conceicao (Borges) Costa, age 91, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on August 30, 2026.
She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Da Costa.
Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Mariano Borges and Maria Dos Anjos (Vieira) Borges.
Maria dedicated her life to her family as...
Loretta P. Bouchard
Aug 28, 2026
Loretta P. Bouchard, age 87, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on August 28, 2026.
She was the beloved wife of Albert Bouchard.
Born in Bristol, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of Louis Viveiros and Maria (Bragantine) Viveiros.
Loretta spent her career working as a hotel housekeeper for the Hampton Inn. She was a deeply religious...
Ronald Briand
Aug 26, 2026
Ronald Briand, 86, of Westport Point, Massachusetts, passed away at the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home.
He was the beloved husband of Joan E. (Franco) Briand.
Born in Fall River, he was the son of Romeo Briand and Mary (Fargosa) Briand.
Ronald dedicated 40 years to his career in law enforcement, retiring as a Sergeant with the Fall River...
Thomas Francis Vanasse
Aug 26, 2026
Thomas Francis Vanasse, 93, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on August 26, 2026.
He was the devoted husband of the late Norma (Borden) Vanasse.
Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Mary (O’Connon) Vanasse.
Thomas proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Following his military service,...
James Dubreuil
Aug 25, 2026
James R. Dubreuil 75, of Fall River, Massachusetts, has passed away, peacefully surrounded by his family after a long illness.
Born in Fall River, James was the son of Leo R. Dubreuil and Lydia (Banville) Dubreuil. He was raised in Westport, Massachusetts, and graduated from Westport High School in 1968.
James was a master craftsman, a carpenter by...
Olga Maria Costa
Aug 20, 2026
Olga Maria (Sineiro) Costa, 85, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on August 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of her husband, John, and her nieces.
Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Jose Sineiro and the late Maria S. (Medeiros) Sineiro.
Olga was the beloved wife and best friend of John...
Theresa Lorraine Medeiros
Aug 19, 2026
Theresa Lorraine (Harrison) Medeiros, affectionately known as "Terry," age 74, of Somerset, Massachusetts, passed away on August 19, 2026.
She was the former spouse of John Medeiros.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Dominique Harrison and Jeannette (Briand) St. Denis.
Terry dedicated her career to early childhood education as a preschool teacher, notably...
Rosemarie Rego
Aug 19, 2026
Rosemarie (Borges) Rego, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, after a long illness.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the beloved daughter of the late Antone and Emily (Amarello) Borges, and the devoted wife of the late Everett Rego.
A lifelong resident of the area, Rosemarie lived in the south end of Fall River...
Maria Ana Baptista
Aug 17, 2026
Maria Ana (Pacheco) Baptista, 97, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of her devoted family and cherished friends.
She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel Baptista.
Born in Furnas, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal, Maria was the daughter of the late Manuel Pacheco and Maria Christina Da Costa...
Joseph Peixoto
Aug 17, 2026
Joseph V. Peixoto, age 83, of Swansea, Massachusetts, passed away on August 17, 2026.
He was the beloved husband of Sarah Peixoto.
Born in Faial, Azores, Portugal, he was the son of Joseph Peixoto and Maria (Vincent) Peixoto.
Joseph spent his career as a skilled carpenter, proudly owning and operating his own business, J&M Carpentry. He was...
Ronald Vincent
Aug 14, 2026
NORTH DARTMOUTH, MA — Ronald Vincent, 83, formerly of Tiverton, RI and Port St. Lucie, FL, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2026, following a long illness. He was the devoted husband of the late Janice (Landry) Vincent.
Born January 19, 1943, in Tiverton, RI, he was the son of the late John and Georgianna (Viveiros) Vincent. He...
Helen Ferreira
Aug 12, 2026
Our hearts are heavy, yet we rejoice as we share that our precious mother, Helen M. Ferreira, age 92, entered into the presence of her Savior on August 12, 2026.
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.”
Psalm 116:15
Helen was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, on October 26, 1933, the daughter of Antonio Rezendes and Clothilde...
We are privileged to support families during difficult times across the South Coast region and surrounding communities. We provide compassionate services for residents of Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport, Dighton, and Freetown in Massachusetts, as well as nearby Rhode Island communities including Little Compton, Tiverton, and Portsmouth. Here, we honor the memory of individuals from these areas whom we have recently served. Below you will find Fall River and local obituaries and notices from across our service area, along with details about upcoming services.

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Finding Obituaries in the Greater Fall River Region
While our website lists recent obituaries for families we serve throughout Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport, Dighton, Freetown, Little Compton, Tiverton, and Portsmouth, and surrounding areas, we understand you might be searching more broadly or for historical records.
Fall River Herald News Obituaries: This local newspaper often publishes death notices for individuals from across the region, not just Fall River. Searching the Fall River Herald News obits section can be helpful for finding historical notices from Somerset, Swansea, Westport, and surrounding towns.
Historical Obituaries (Fall River Public Library): For genealogical research or finding older obituaries (especially pre-1990s), the Fall River Public Library (104 North Main Street, Fall River) is a valuable resource for the entire area. Their archives contain past editions of the Fall River Herald News and other records relevant to families with roots in Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport, and neighboring communities.
Need help finding an obituary, whether it's recent or historical, from Dighton, Freetown, Little Compton, Tiverton, Portsmouth, or anywhere in our service area? Our staff can assist or point you to the right resource.
