Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Gregory A. Cruz
May 9, 2022
Gregory A. Cruz, 64, of Somerset passed away May 9, 2022, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Arthur Cruz, Sr. and Anna (Benevides) Cruz.
Prior to retiring, Gregory worked in materials handling at Charlton Memorial Hospital, for 35 years. He lived for little...
Estrella "Star" Santana
May 7, 2022
FALL RIVER… Estrella “Star” Santana, 72, of Fall River passed away May 7, 2022, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston.
She was the long-time partner of Lynne Williams.
Born in New York City, NY, she was a daughter of the late Ciro and Willemina Fontaine.
Estrella enjoyed crocheting and loved spending time...
Maria (Do Ceu Perfeito) Da Fonseca
May 7, 2022
FALL RIVER… Maria (Do Ceu Perfeito) Da Fonseca, 87, of Fall River passed away May 7, 2022, at Fall River Healthcare, surrounded by her family.
She was the loving wife of the late Joao Da Fonseca.
Born in Macal do Chao, Portugal, she was a daughter of the late Cezar Braganca and Maria Augusta.
...
Jack W. Lieber, Jr.
May 6, 2022
Jack W. Lieber, Jr., of Fall River, passed away on May 6, 2022, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River, surrounded by his family and friends.
He was the husband of Donna (Casazza) Lieber.
Born in Boston, he was a son of the late Jack W. Lieber, Sr. and Jane (O’Neil) Lieber.
Jack...
Leonel Torres de Sousa
May 4, 2022
FALL RIVER… Leonel Torres de Sousa, 91, of Fall River, passed away May 4, 2022 at home, surrounded by his family.
He was the husband of Ines (da Silva Correia) de Sousa.
Born in Ribeirinha, Sao Miguel, Azores, he was the son of the late Manuel de Sousa and Irene Jesus Torres.
Before...
Henry J. Araujo, Sr.
Apr 24, 2022
Henry J. Araujo, Sr., of Fall River, passed away on April 24, 2022, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.
He was the husband of the late Barbara Jayne (Cambra) Araujo, to whom he had been married to for 63 years.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Joseph L. Araujo...
Diana Costa
Apr 23, 2022
FALL RIVER… Diana Costa, 93, of Fall River passed away April 23, 2022 at Sarah Brayton Nursing Center, in Fall River.
She was the loving wife of the late Antonio M. Costa.
Born in Salgueiral, Portugal, she was a daughter of the late Jose da Costa Isidoro and Vicencia Rosa da Costa.
Diana...
Annie (Viveiros) Fortes
Apr 21, 2022
Annie (Viveiros) Fortes, 93, of Tiverton, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family.
She was the loving wife of the late Julio J. Fortes.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Irene (Boucher) Viveiros.
Prior to retiring in 1990, Annie...
Dolores (Bispo) Beaulieu
Apr 18, 2022
Dolores (Bispo) Beaulieu, 82, of Tiverton, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.
She was the long-time partner of the late Charles Mantaine and the former wife of Maurice Beaulieu.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Bispo and the late Virginia (Moniz) Bispo....
Keith F. Rein
Apr 15, 2022
Keith F. Rein, of Fall River, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.
Born in Newport, he was the son of the late Alvin F. and Helen (McAvoy) Rein.
He enjoyed word searches and playing cards.
Keith is survived by Sharon Benevides, Nana, and the Medeiros Family,...
Richard Cordeiro
Apr 15, 2022
Richard Cordeiro of Tiverton, RI passed away on Good Friday, April 15, 2022, at home after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Shirley A. (Rebello) Cordeiro, who he married in 1956. Prior to retiring, he was employed as a truck driver for the majority of his career, and was a member of Teamsters Union #251....
Gloria (Melo) Ferreira
Apr 15, 2022
Gloria (Melo) Ferreira, of Fall River, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.
She was the loving wife of the late Manuel Ferreira.
Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Melo and the late Gloria (Costa) Melo.
Prior to retiring,...
Alexandria "Lil" (Miranda) Mello
Apr 2, 2022
FALL RIVER… Alexandria “Lil” (Miranda) Mello, 104, of Fall River, formerly of Assonet, passed away April 2, 2022 at the Fall River Jewish Home.
She was the widow of the late Joseph A. Mello, Jr.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late John P. Miranda and Iscolastinha (Julio) Miranda.
...
Arsenio F. Pereira
Apr 2, 2022
FALL RIVER… Arsenio F. Pereira, 76, of Fall River passed away April 2, 2022 at home, surrounded by his family.
He was the loving husband of Maria Conceicao (Monte) Pereira, he would have celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary next month.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel Pereira and...
Ana Maria (Pavao de Medeiros) Martins
Mar 24, 2022
FALL RIVER… Ana Maria (Pavao de Medeiros) Martins, 80, of Fall River passed away March 24, 2022 at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.
She was the loving wife of the late Gilberto S. Martins.
Born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel de Medeiros and Maria Pavao.
...
Antonio Arruda
Mar 18, 2022
FALL RIVER… Antonio Arruda, 84, of Fall River passed away March 18, 2022 at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.
He was the loving husband of Isabel (Costa) Arruda.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late John Arruda and Maria Costa Arruda.
Prior to retiring, Antonio worked as a...
Peter S. Dopart
Mar 14, 2022
Peter S. Dopart, 93, of Fall River, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital, in New Bedford.
He was the loving husband of Delores Dopart, his “sweetheart” of more than seven decades.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Piotr and Valerya Dopart.
A WWII...
Norma (Horrocks) Pettey
Mar 14, 2022
Norma (Horrocks) Pettey, 77, of Tiverton, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, in Providence.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Olivia (Oliveira) Horrocks.
Norma was a homemaker and member of the Tiverton Senior Center. She loved knitting, animals, and most of all,...
Evelyn (Maris) Ferreira
Mar 13, 2022
Our precious mother Evelyn Ferreira, passed away on Sunday March 13, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. She devoted her life to her children and family. She was orphaned at a very young age and although she endured many hardships in life, our mom had so much love to give. Her baby blue eyes and beautiful smile along with...
Lorraine (Tavares) Martin
Mar 6, 2022
Lorraine Martin, 92, of Fall River, MA passed away peacefully on Sunday March 6, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Martin, her parents, Manuel and Maria Tavares and siblings, Anthony Tavares and Stella Frado.
She is survived by her children, Kathleen Valero and her husband, Joseph of Fall River, MA, as...
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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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