Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Helen (Rapoza) Mello
Aug 27, 2023
Helen Mello, 94, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, August 27th, after a brief illness, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her only daughter Elizabeth A. Ferreira and son-in-law Thomas Ferreira, Jr.
She was the widow of the late Herman “Mickey” Mello, to whom she was married for 74 years.
Born in Fall River, she...
Robert J. Mello
Aug 24, 2023
Robert J. Mello, 87, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River, died Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Somerset Ridge Center, surrounded by his family.
He was the husband of the late Louise (Bercier) Mello, to whom he was married for 58 years.
Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Emily Mello and...
Lynn M. (Medeiros) Gauthier
Aug 17, 2023
Lynn M. (Medeiros) Gauthier, 49, of Westport, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Orlando Medeiros and Emily (Pacheco) Medeiros, and was a life-long resident of Westport.
Mrs. Gauthier worked for several years in the automotive dealership industry....
Ernesto L. Borges
Aug 16, 2023
Ernesto L. Borges, 87, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River, surrounded by his family.
He was the loving husband of Ana M. (Tavares-Pereira) Borges.
Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Ernesto Borges and Maria dos Anjos Leite Amaral....
Nuno M. Pires
Aug 15, 2023
FALL RIVER… Nuno M. Pires, 68, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, August 15th, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family.
He was the loving husband of Clara (de Jesus) Pires.
Born in Prados, Portugal, he was a son of the late Jose Pires and Luciana (Cruz) Pires.
Prior to retiring, Nuno worked...
Maria Hernandez Cruz
Aug 11, 2023
Maria Hernandez Cruz, 56, of Fall River, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, in Boston.
Born in Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of Hector Hernandez and Emelia Cruz.
Before retiring, Maria had worked for several years as a housing coordinator.
She is survived by her son Alexander...
Rui Miguel Vieira Arruda
Aug 11, 2023
Rui Miguel Vieira Arruda, age 46, of North Dartmouth, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of Duarte Manuel Reis Arruda and the late Maria da Fatima (Vieira) Arruda.
Rui had a deep love for sports, often reading sports magazines...
Keith T. Hussey
Aug 10, 2023
FALL RIVER… Keith T. Hussey, 66, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, July 10 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.
He was the widower of the late Laura (Snow) Hussey.
Born in Opa-Locka, Florida, he was a son of Imelda (Columbe) Hussey and the late Thomas Hussey. Prior to retiring, he worked for...
Maria Deolinda
Aug 7, 2023
FALL RIVER… Maria Deolinda, 97, of Fall River, passed away August 7, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River, surrounded by her family.
She was the widow of the late Antonio Farias.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel de Sousa and Maria de Estrella Melo.
...
Maria Jose (Ferraz) Matos
Aug 7, 2023
FALL RIVER… Maria Jose “Maryjo” (Ferraz) Matos, 95, of Fall River, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at Catholic Memorial Home, in Fall River.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joao Costa Ferraz and Maria (Nascimento) Ferraz.
Prior to retiring, Maria was employed for many years as a sewing...
Amanda L. Barry
Aug 6, 2023
Amanda L. Barry, 42, of North Carolina, formerly of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 6, 2023, in Battleboro, North Carolina.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of Thomas Barry and Theresa (Rebello) Hecox.
Survivors include her grandfather Edward Correia; her uncle Michael Correia (wife Renee); her cousins: Destiny Arruda, Alexus Correia,...
Mario DaSilva
Aug 6, 2023
FALL RIVER… Mario DaSilva, 76, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital, surrounded by his family.
He was the loving husband of Maria Isabel (Teodoro) DaSilva.
Born in Nossa Senhora do Rosário, Lagoa, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Mario Alves DaSilva and Maria dos...
Felix Imbriano
Jul 30, 2023
FALL RIVER… Felix Imbriano, 60, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, July 30 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.
He was the husband of Angela (Martucci) Imbriano.
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he was a son of the late Felice Imbriano and Rosina (Annicchiarico) Imbriano.
Felix, a vibrant soul, was a...
Patricia Ann (Amaral) Bigelow
Jul 27, 2023
Patricia Ann (Amaral) Bigelow, 74, of Tiverton, RI, passed away Thursday, July 27th, 2023, at home, surrounded by her family.
She was the loving wife of George W. Bigelow, Jr.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Amaral and Virginia (Silvia) Amaral, and sister of the late Alfred P. Amaral....
John C. DeSousa
Jul 22, 2023
John C. DeSousa, 76, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.
He was the widower of the late Maria Margaret (Botelho) DeSousa.
Born in Faja De Baixo, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Joao Sousa and Maria de Jesus Sousa.
...
Carol A. (Pelletier) Arruda
Jul 21, 2023
Carol A. (Pelletier) Arruda, 77, of Fall River passed away, Friday, July 21 , 2023, at home, surrounded by her family.
She was the widow of the late William S. Arruda.
Born in Springfield, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Pelletier and Marguerite Pelletier.
Prior to her retirement, Carol worked as...
Kenneth M. Tavares
Jul 17, 2023
Kenneth M. Tavares, 74, of Fall River, MA passed away peacefully at home on July 17, 2023 after a battle with dementia.
He was born in Fall River on July 2, 1949 to Antone and Zelma Martin Tavares. He graduated from Diman Vocational High School and immediately enlisted in the Air Force. He was in the Air...
Lisa Marie (DeMello) DaCosta
Jul 15, 2023
FALL RIVER… Lisa Marie (DeMello) DaCosta, 47, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, July 15th, 2023, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, in Providence, RI.
She was the loving wife of Gil DaCosta.
Born in Newport, RI, she was a daughter of Linda (Young) DeMello and the late George DeMello.
Lisa was a homemaker...
Kevin M. Cabral
Jul 9, 2023
FALL RIVER… Kevin Martins Cabral, 37, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 9 2023, at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, in Houston, TX.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Jose Cabral and Maria (Martins) Cabral. Kevin worked as a tile setter for JM Cabral Custom Floors and enjoyed playing video...
Irene (Silva) Melo
Jul 4, 2023
FALL RIVER… Irene (Silva) Melo, 91, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.
She was the widow of the late Jose C. Melo.
Born in Porto Formoso, St. Miguel, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joao da Luz Silva and Maria Jose Silva....
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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.
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