Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
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.
...
Jacqueline (Souza) Vierling
Jan 3, 2023
FALL RIVER… Jacqueline (Souza) Vierling, 80, of Tiverton, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.
See was the widow of the late Bruce L. Vierling.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph M. Souza and O’Delia (Medeiros) Souza.
In her younger years,...
Francisco DeAndrade
Jan 3, 2023
FALL RIVER… Francisco DeAndrade, 73, of Fall River passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital, surrounded by his family.
He was the loving husband of Filomena (Coutinho) DeAndrade.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Jose and Maria Luisa DeAndrade.
Prior to retiring, Francisco worked...
Jose M. Paiva
Jan 3, 2023
FALL RIVER… Jose M. Paiva, 91, of Fall River passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Sarah Brayton Nursing Center, in Fall River.
He was the loving husband of the late Rosaria C. Paiva.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Jose Paiva and Ezelina (Medeiros) Paiva.
Prior...
Stephanie F. Pereira
Dec 27, 2022
Stephanie F. Pereira, 42, of Seekonk, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of Luis Pereira and Maria L. (Camara) Pereira.
Stephanie was employed as a payroll specialist at East Commerce Solutions, in East Providence.
She will always be...
Luciana C. Cruz
Dec 27, 2022
FALL RIVER… Luciana C. Cruz, 100, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at home, surrounded by her family.
She was the widow of the late Jose Alves Pires.
Born in Prados Celorico da Beira, Portugal, she was a daughter of the late Jose da Cruz and Maria Filomena.
She was...
Guilherme C. Raposo
Dec 26, 2022
FALL RIVER… Guilherme C. Raposo, 82, of Fall River, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022, at Carvalho Grove Nursing & Rehab Center, surrounded by his family.
He was the loving husband of Elvira Raposo.
Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Guilherme Duarte Raposo and Zelia Tomazia Da Costa....
Almarinda Souza
Dec 25, 2022
TIVERTON… Almarinda Souza, 85, of Tiverton passed away December 25, 2022, at Newport Hospital.
Born in Tiverton, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (Costa) Souza.
Prior to retiring, she was employed as a salesclerk at the former Mell Jewelers, in Fall River.
She was the sister of the late...
Ronald J. Rioux
Dec 23, 2022
FALL RIVER… Ronald "Ronnie" Rioux, 69, of Fall River, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Susan Rioux.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Elzear Rioux and Gerogiana Rioux.
Prior to retiring, Ronald worked as the Director of Operations...
Tina Stevens
Dec 18, 2022
FALL RIVER… Tina Stevens, 46, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022, at St. Anne’s Hospital.
Born in Massachusetts, she was a daughter of the late Ellen Stevens. Tina was an avid gamer and a talented graphic artist.
She is survived by her sister Margaret Mansir, of Florida
Her funeral services...
Jose G. Maranhao
Dec 17, 2022
FALL RIVER… Jose G. Maranhao, 71, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022 at his home.
He was the husband of Eduarda Maranhao.
Born in Terceira, Azores, he was a son of the late Joao and Maria Maranhao.
Prior to retiring, Jose worked for most of his career as a landscaper....
Ruth (Metallo) Cote
Dec 13, 2022
FALL RIVER… Ruth (Metallo) Cote, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing, in Northborough.
Born in Boston, she was a daughter of the late James Metallo and Angelina (Cook) Metallo.
She was the widow of the late Marcel E. Cote.
Prior to retiring, Ruth worked...
Theresa (Ferry) Costa
Dec 10, 2022
FALL RIVER… Theresa (Ferry) Costa, 86, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022 at St. Anne’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
She was the widow of the late James Costa.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Ferry and Gertrude (St. Laurent) Ferry.
Theresa worked...
Antone J. Rocha, Jr
Dec 9, 2022
FALL RIVER… Antone "Tony" Rocha, Jr., 79, of Fall River, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
He was the widower of the late Linda M. Rocha.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Antone Rocha, Sr.
Tony was a United States Marine Corps Veteran and...
Kathleen (Mello) Fernandes
Dec 8, 2022
FALL RIVER… Kathleen (Mello) Fernandes, 61, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, in Brighton.
She was the widow of the late Antonio Fernandes and the long-time companion of the late Jose F. Sousa.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Madeline Mello.
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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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