Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Kevin Lee Medeiros
Jun 10, 2023
FALL RIVER… Kevin Lee Medeiros, 43, of Fall River passed away June 10, 2023, at Rhode Island Hospital, in Providence, RI.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of Lucia (Carvalho) Medeiros and the late Jose Medeiros.
Kevin was an avid New York Giants fan and enjoyed playing video games, watching hockey, playing baseball...
Ann M. (Cunha) Arruda
Jun 9, 2023
SOMERSET… Ann M. Arruda, 77, of Somerset, passed away June 9, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.
She was the long-time companion of the late Gilbert Lourenco.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late John Cunha and Anna M. (Marino) Cunha.
Ann was self-employed as an accountant...
Deodato C. Martins
Jun 7, 2023
Deodato C. Martins, 71, of Fall River, passed away June 7, 2023, at Massachusetts General Hospital, in Boston.
He was the former husband of Maria (Batista) Martins.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel Martins and Ofelia (Ponte) Martins.
Prior to retiring, Deodato worked as a chef...
Joseph S. Mello
Jun 4, 2023
Joseph S. Mello, 81, of Somerset, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at his home.
He was the widower of the late Maria Margaret (Correia) Mello, to whom he was married to for 57 years.
Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Anibal Mello and Maria (Matos) Mello.
...
Russell Michael Rego
May 18, 2023
Russell Michael Rego born on November 9, 1973 age 49, passed on May 18, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital Hospice in Fall River, Massachusetts of Anorectal Carcinoma with Metastasis.
Russell was born in Fall River to his father the late Richard M. Rego who passed away early this same year on February 13, 2023 of throat cancer....
Derek G. Boler
May 14, 2023
Derek G. Boler, 38, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, at his home. He was a son of Warren Boler and Irene (Duchesne) Boler, both of Fall River.
Derek was an avid baseball player and fan, and a talented artist. He had a witty personality with a special charm. His humor and his open...
Alda (Oliveira) Rocha
May 7, 2023
Alda (Oliveira) Rocha, 84, of Swansea, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.
She was the widow of Jose DaRocha.
Born in Santo Antonio, Alem Capelas, Sao Miguel, Acores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Oliveira and Helena C. (Reis) Oliveira.
Prior to retiring, Alda...
Lorraine (Almeida) Mendonca
May 4, 2023
FALL RIVER… Lorraine (Almeida) Mendonca, 91, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Clifton Rehabilitation Nursing Center, surrounded by her family.
She was the widow of the late Gabriel Mendonca.
Born in Fall River, she is predeceased by her mother, Marion (Viveiros) Almeida, her father, Manual J. Almeida, and brother Manual Almeida,...
Elizabeth (Amaral) Lavoie
May 1, 2023
FALL RIVER… Elizabeth (Amaral) Lavoie, 78, of Fall River, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 at Rhode Island Hospital, in Providence, RI.
She was the widow of the late Richard Leo Lavoie.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Amaral and Georgianna (Rodrigues) Amaral.
Prior to retiring, Elizabeth...
Natalie (Correira) Watkinson
Apr 25, 2023
FALL RIVER…Natalie (Correira) Watkinson, 87, of Fall River passed away April 25, 2023 at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.
She was the widow of Donald F. Watkinson.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Correira and Rose (Alves) Correira.
Prior to retiring, Natalie worked in the environmental...
Jeffrey M. Martin
Apr 23, 2023
Jeffrey M. Martin, 47, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Rhode Island Hospital, in Providence.
He was a son of Judith (DeCosta) Martin and the late Olivio Martin.
Jeffrey’s career was in the human services field and most recently he was employed as a residential counselor at the ARC of Bristol...
Michael G. Travers
Apr 20, 2023
Michael G. Travers, 57, of Fall River, passed away April 20, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River.
Michael was a lifelong resident of Fall River, born to Evelyn Travers and the late Gilbert Travers. He was a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend.
Michael was an avid fisherman and sports fan. He enjoyed...
Cathleen F. (Lacombe) Medeiros
Apr 18, 2023
Cathleen F. Medeiros, a resident of Westport, passed away on April 18th, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Ronald Medeiros also of Westport.
Born at the Newport Navy Base, Cathleen was the daughter of the late Joseph H. Lacombe and Dorothy Jean Roberts. She grew up to become a...
Manuel A. Silva
Apr 12, 2023
Manuel Antunes Silva, 86, of Fall River, passed away on April 12, 2023.
He was the husband of Altina Silva.
Born in Vilarinho Lousa, Portugal, he was the son of the late Antonio Ferreira Silva and Deolinda da Piedade Prata.
Prior to retiring, Manuel was a partner in the F.C. Construction Company. He...
Roger R. Chasse
Apr 6, 2023
WESTPORT… Roger R. Chasse, 79, of Westport passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023, at his home.
He was the widower of Evelyn (Petrasso) Chasse.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Laurie Chasse and Jeannette (Paquette) Chasse.
Prior to retiring, Roger worked for the majority of his career at...
Antonio do Rego Peixoto
Apr 6, 2023
FALL RIVER… Antonio do Rego Peixoto, 91, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.
He was the widower of Maria Cabral.
Born in Povoacao, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Jose Tavares Branco and Urania (do Rego) Tavares.
Before retiring,...
Gilberta E. (Tavares) Brum
Apr 5, 2023
FALL RIVER… Gilberta Encarnacao (Tavares) Brum, 98, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.
She was the widow of the late Nascimento Brum.
Born in Sao Vincente Ferreira, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joao de Sousa Tavares and Maria (da Encarnacao) Tavares....
Joseph L. Brasil
Apr 3, 2023
FALL RIVER… Joseph L. Brasil, 87, of Fall River, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023, at his home.
He was the loving husband of Lucia (Soares) Brasil.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel Brasil and Maria (dos Anjos) Brasil.
Joseph worked for most of his career...
Constance (Carvalho) Nowicki
Mar 31, 2023
FALL RIVER… Constance (Carvalho) Nowicki, also known as Coni and Vo Con, passed away on March 31, 2023.
She was the widow of Walter “Hans” Nowicki.
Born in Fall River to Joseph & Maria (Souza) Carvalho, she lived most of her life "down below the hill" and was a graduate of the BMC Durfee Class...
Sandra J. (Weeks) Maciel
Mar 23, 2023
Sandra Jean (Weeks) Maciel, 84, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023, at home, surrounded by her family.
She was the widow of Andrew Maciel, Jr.
Mrs. Maciel was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, a daughter of the late Edward A. Weeks and Edith E. (Eldridge) Weeks.
Sandra worked for reliable...
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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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