Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Joseph Martins II
Feb 25, 2023
FALL RIVER… Joseph Martins II, 58, of Fall River passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River. Born in Fall River, he was a son of Joseph Martins and Maria Jose (Sousa) Martins. Joseph was a graduate of BMC Durfee High School and member of Santo Christo Church. He worked in the employment program...
Lawrence J. Grota
Feb 23, 2023
TIVERTON… Lawrence J. Grota, 75, of Tiverton passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.
He was the loving husband of Mary Anne (Benner) Grota.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Joaquim Medeiros Grota and Irene (Bento) Grota.
Lawrence was a graduate of...
Jose J. Fernandes
Feb 20, 2023
FALL RIVER… Jose J. Fernandes, 81, of Fall River, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.
He was the loving husband of Fidelia (Madruga) Fernandes.
Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Antonio J. Fernandes and Ines (Melo) Fernandes. Jose immigrated to America...
Eugene Franco
Feb 19, 2023
Eugene “Geno” Franco, 83, of Assonet, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Antone Franco and Marianna Franco.
Geno worked as a cook for most of his career at Cosmo’s Pizza, Village Pizza, and Junior's Convenience Store and...
Normand R. Dube
Feb 16, 2023
Normand R. Dube, 84, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.
He was a loving and giving man who contributed to many charities throughout his life. He was a devoted Catholic and loved Jesus with all his heart and soul.
Normand worked as a cook in...
Manuel da Ponte Carreiro
Feb 2, 2023
FALL RIVER… Manuel da Ponte Carreiro, 73, of Fall River, passed away February 2, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.
He was the husband of Maria (Medeiros) Carreiro.
Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel Carreiro Leite and Maria de Lourdes da Ponte.
Manuel...
Casey R. Lauher
Jan 23, 2023
Casey Ryan Lauher was born April 14, 1992 in Leesburg, Virginia and passed away January 23, 2023 in Fall River Massachusetts. Casey was a kind soul, a calming presence, and courageous in facing great challenges. He touched the lives of many people, who will cherish memories of his smile, his gentle touch, and his unexpected laugh.
A...
Kyle David Cosgrove
Jan 23, 2023
FALL RIVER… Kyle David Cosgrove, 37, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, January 23, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.
Kyle was a hard worker, who would always be willing to lend a helping hand. He often spent his time taking the kids to the skate park and to Kennedy...
Donna L. (Imbriglio) Duggins
Jan 22, 2023
TIVERTON… Donna L. (Imbriglio) Duggins, 71, of Tiverton passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Dawn Hill Home for Rehab & Healthcare, surrounded by her family.
She was the loving wife of Albert J. Duggins.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Anthony Imbriglio and Mary (Fallows) Imbriglio.
Donna...
Margaret Rose McKenna
Jan 21, 2023
Margaret Rose McKenna, 73 years old, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away the morning of January 21, 2023 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, in Providence, RI. She had lung cancer that had metastasized to her lymph nodes and brain. Normally a very aggressive disease, Peg had an agenda with goals and ensured she completed all before passing. Many times in...
Bernadette M. (Reail) De Amaral
Jan 21, 2023
FALL RIVER… Bernadette M. (Reail) De Amaral, 85, of Fall River passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital, surrounded by her family.
She was the widow of the late Manuel De Amaral.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Harold Reail and Yvonne (Chouinard) Reail.
Prior...
Linda (Fernandes) Smith
Jan 19, 2023
WARREN…Linda (Fernandes) Smith, 69, of Warren, formerly of East Providence, passed away, January 19, 2023, at Crestwood Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Warren, RI.
She was the loving wife of Brian Smith.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Louis Fernandes, Sr. and Evelyn (Cambra) Fernandes.
Prior to retiring, Linda...
Joseph D. Lima
Jan 18, 2023
FALL RIVER…Joseph Dinis Lima, 67, of Fall River, passed away January 18, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.
He was the husband of Fernanda (Maranhao) Lima.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Joao Correia Lima and Gilda (De Medeiros) Lima.
Joseph worked for several years...
William Lima
Jan 13, 2023
TIVERTON… William Lima (Bill), 82, of Tiverton, passed away at his home on Friday, January 13, 2023. He was the loving husband of Maria (Cambra) Lima for 61 years. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Alfred M. Lima and Rose (Almeida) Lima.
Bill was a 1959 graduate of Diman High School’s Machine...
Fabio B. Soares
Jan 13, 2023
FALL RIVER…Fabio B. Soares, 43, of Fall River, passed away January 13, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.
He was the former husband of Naomi Soares.
Born in Terceira, Azores, he was a son of Maria D. (Mendonca) Soares and the late Antonio H. Soares.
Fabio worked with his brother as...
Maria O. (Carvalho) Mendes
Jan 12, 2023
FALL RIVER…Maria Olivia (Carvalho) Mendes, 84, of Brooksville, FL, formerly of Fall River, passed away peacefully January 12, 2023, at Sturgill Hospice House, in Brooksville, FL.
She was the widow of the late Anibal Nunes Mendes.
Born in Santo Antonio, Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose Carvalho and...
Juan J. Torres
Jan 12, 2023
FALL RIVER… Juan J. Torres, 67, of Fall River passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.
He was the former partner of Migdalia Reyes.
Born in Manhattan, New York City, New York, he was a son of Pedro Deleon Rivera and the late Filomena Torres.
Juan spent...
Phyllis A. (Soltys) Davenport
Jan 11, 2023
FALL RIVER… Phyllis A. (Soltys) Davenport, 86, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.
She was the widow of the late John O. Davenport.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Leon Soltys and Stephanie (Salecka) Soltys.
Prior to retiring,...
Jorgina C. (Sardinha) Carvalho
Jan 11, 2023
FALL RIVER… Jorgina C. (Sardinha) Carvalho, 78, of Fall River passed away January 11, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital, in New Bedford.
She was the widow of the late Jose Viveiros Carvalho.
Born in Candelaria, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose Sardinha and Hermina (Isador) Sardinha.
Prior to...
Maria Conceicao (Moniz) Sousa
Jan 7, 2023
FALL RIVER… Maria Conceicao (Moniz) Sousa, 70, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at her home with family.
She was the loving wife of Antonio Paulo Sousa.
Born in Ponta Garca, Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Antonio Fontes Moniz and Claudina (Vieira) Moniz.
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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.
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