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Oriana M. Tavares

April 23, 1949 — June 19, 2024

Oriana M. (Amaral) Tavares, 75, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, June 19, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts. 

 She was the widow of the late Carlos M. Tavares. 

 Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Olga Amaral.

 Oriana devoted her life to creating a loving home and cherished every moment with her grandchildren. She found joy in cooking delicious meals, tending to her garden and flowers, and nurturing her family with unwavering care. 

 She is survived by her children Marc Tavares (Ana), Carlos Tavares (Brittany), and Fatima Tavares (Jeremy); her siblings Elena Amaral, Olga Amaral, Maria da Conceicao Amaral, and Rui Amaral; her grandchildren Oriana, Savannah, Trinity, and Tanner; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings Emanuel and Jose Amaral. 

 A visitation will be held Wednesday, June 26, 2024, from 9:00 - 10:30 AM at the Oliveira Funeral Home, 215 Columbia St., Fall River, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM at Santo Christo Church, Columbia St., Fall River. Interment will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River. 

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Visitation

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

9:00 - 10:30 am (Eastern time)

Oliveira Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Service - Columbia

215 Columbia Street, Fall River, MA 02721

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Mass

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Santo Christo Church (Columbia St. Fall River, MA)

185 Canal Street, Fall River, MA 02721

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