Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Barbara A. (Rodrigues) Souza
Oct 12, 2022
Barbara Ann Souza, 86, of Fall River, MA, passed away on October 12th after a brief illness.
Barbara was born on March 3, 1936 to the late Bento and Mary (Pavao) Rodrigues in Fall River, MA. After high school, she went on to graduate from the Kinyon-Campbell Business School. She spent many years working at the Fall...
Deborah Aspden
Oct 6, 2022
Deborah Aspden, of New Bedford, MA, passed away October 6th, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospital, in New Bedford.
Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of Laurence and Phyllis (Fenton) Aspden (both deceased) and the sister of Dennis Aspden (deceased).
Debbie lived at Havenwood House in downtown New Bedford for the last four years....
Alfred Carvalho
Oct 5, 2022
FALL RIVER… Alfred Carvalho, 84, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at St. Anne's Hospital, in Fall River.
He was the widower of the late Marie (Ruest) Carvalho.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Amos Carvalho and Frances (Pontiff) Carvalho.
Alfred was a Vietnam Era...
Morgan Flaherty
Oct 5, 2022
Morgan Flaherty our beloved dad, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love on October 5th, 2022 at the Little Sisters of the Poor Jeanne Jugan Residence, in Pawtucket, RI.
Born in Ballyferriter, Dingle, Co. Kerry Ireland he was the son of Timothy and Mary Flaherty.
Morgan is survived by his children, Sandra Eldred and her husband...
Mario Fernandes
Sep 29, 2022
FALL RIVER... Mario Fernandes, 59, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Accentcare Hospice Center, in Milton.
Born in the Azores, he was a son of the late Antonio Fernandes and Maria Isabela (da Silva) Fernandes.
He had worked for most of his career at Republic Waste. Mario was a member of...
Susette (Medeiros) Ferreira
Sep 20, 2022
Susette (Medeiros) Ferreira, 83, of Norfolk, formerly of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at Trinity Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Woonsocket.
She was the widow of the late Armand Ferreira.
Born in the Azores, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Delevina Medeiros.
Prior to retiring, Susette was...
Lorraine J. (Carreiro) Dion
Sep 19, 2022
Lorraine J. (Carreiro) Dion, 83, of Fall River, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022, at home, surrounded by her family.
She was the loving wife of Donald Dion.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Antonina (Rodrigues) Carreiro.
Prior to retiring, Lorraine was employed as a trimmer...
Frank N. Wheelock, Sr.
Sep 17, 2022
FALL RIVER... Frank N. Wheelock, Sr., 57, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.
He was the longtime companion of Rita Robidoux, to whom he was with for 40 years.
Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of Aline (Rogers) Pontes (husband Robert J....
Maria N. (Pires) Piques
Sep 6, 2022
Maria N. (Pires) Piques, 89, of Fall River, died Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at St. Anne's Hospital, in Fall River.
She was the widow of the late Jose P. Piques.
Born in Lagoa, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Antonio C. Pires and Maria do Carmo (Pavao) Pires.
Prior...
John Peter Pacheco
Sep 3, 2022
John Peter Pacheco, 69 years old, of Pine Street Somerset, formerly of 49 Harbor Road, Swansea, left this earth Saturday after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Born on September 8th, 1952 in Agua de Pau, St. Michael, Azores, he was the only child of Joao L. Pacheco and Maria Julieta (Da Costa) Pacheco. He lived in...
Lisa M. Sousa
Aug 28, 2022
FALL RIVER... Lisa Marie Sousa, 63, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022 at Rhode Island Hospital, in Providence.
She was the longtime partner of John Britland, to whom she was with for 36 years.
Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late Leonard Sousa and Doris (Therrien) Sousa....
Richard A. Mello, Sr.
Aug 27, 2022
FALL RIVER… Richard A. Mello, Sr., 64, of Fall River, MA, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
Born in Benton County, WA, Richard was son of the late Joseph and Marie (Furtado) Mello.
Richard was known to his friends and family by many names, including “Rick”, “Mel”, and “Manny”. He...
Paul Carneiro, Jr.
Aug 21, 2022
BRISTOL… Paul Carneiro, Jr., 59, of Bristol, RI, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Dawn Hill Rehab & Healthcare, in Bristol, RI, after a long journey with his health condition.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of Paulo Carneiro and the late Zita (Medeiros) Carneiro.
In his younger years, Paul was an...
Albert G. Monteiro
Aug 14, 2022
Albert Geno Monteiro, of Fall River, MA, passed away August 14, 2022 at St. Anne's Hospital, in Fall River. Born in Newport, RI, he was a son of Albert Monteiro and Audrey (Hill) Monteiro. He was a veteran, having served in the US Air Force. Before his retirement, Albert was employed as a property management engineer. He was an...
Russell R. Mathews
Aug 10, 2022
Russell R. Mathews, 70, of Fall River, formerly of Tiverton R.I., passed away on Wednesday August 10, 2022 at home surrounded by his father and close friends after a long battle with cancer. Born in Fall River, he was a son of Sayers Mathews and the late Rita (Levesque) Mathews. Prior to retiring, Russell was a co-owner of My...
Herculano J. Bettencourt
Aug 7, 2022
FALL RIVER… Herculano J. Bettencourt, 73, of Fall River passed away August 7, 2022, at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, in Brighton.
Born in Faial, he was a son of the late Joao Correia Bettencourt and Maria Belarmina Jorge.
Herculano worked as a machine operator at Jo-Ann Fabrics and several other local textile mills, before retiring....
Brenda M. (Lima) Raposa
Aug 6, 2022
TIVERTON... Brenda M. (Lima) Raposa, 54, of Tiverton, died Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Brigham and Women's Hospital, in Boston.
She was the loving wife of Ronald J. Raposa.
Born in Fall River, MA, and a resident of Tiverton R.I. for most of her life, she was a daughter of Frances G. (Stables) Lima and...
Wendy Ann Repoza
Aug 3, 2022
Wendy Ann Repoza, of East Providence, passed away August 3, 2022 at Rhode Island Hospital, in Providence, after a long fight with breast cancer at the age of 53. She was the wife of Joseph George Repoza for 32 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late James Edward Pearson and the late Claire Gladys Devon....
Messias A. Oliveira
Aug 3, 2022
FALL RIVER… Messias A. Oliveira, 67, of Fall River passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at St. Anne’s Hospital.
He was the husband of Maria Fatima (Ferreira Sousa) Oliveira
Born in Santa Barbara, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Jose Oliveira and Maria (Arruda) Oliveira.
Prior to retiring, Messias...
Lucy Rebello
Aug 1, 2022
FALL RIVER… Lucy Rebello, 71, of Fall River passed away August 1, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital, in New Bedford.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Serafim Couto and Maria M. Couto.
Prior to retiring, Lucy was the co-owner of Rainbow Vertical Blinds. She was a parishioner of Santo...
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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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