Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Shirley M. (Cabral) Rego
Feb 7, 2022
Shirley M. (Cabral) Rego, 84, of Fall River, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 at the Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare, in Bristol, RI.
She was the widow of the late William Rego.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary (Ferreira) Cabral.
Prior...
Delores Brilhante
Jan 28, 2022
Delores Brilhante, 88, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Brilhante and Deolinda (Rapoza) Brilhante.
Prior to retiring, she was employed as a floor lady at the former Fall River Manufacturing and was...
Diamentina (Reposa) Perry
Jan 26, 2022
TIVERTON… Diamentina (Reposa) Perry, 91, of Tiverton, passed away January 26, 2022, at home, surrounded by her family.
She was the widow of the late Raymond T. Perry.
Diamentina was born in Portsmouth, RI, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Reposa and stepmother, “Tia.”
Prior to retiring, Mrs. Perry worked as...
Alzira (Carreiro-Vieira) Salsinha
Jan 19, 2022
FALL RIVER… Alzira (Carreiro-Vieira) Salsinha, 83, of Fall River, passed away January 19, 2022, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.
She was the widow of the late Jose M. Salsinha.
Alzira was born in Agua Retorta, Sao Miguel, Azores, a daughter of the late Manuel Inocencio Vieira and Maria Da Conceicao Carreiro.
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Joanie M. (Moniz) Troia
Jan 19, 2022
TAUNTON… Joanie M. (Moniz) Troia, 72, passed away January 19, 2022, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.
She was the widow of the late Michael Troia, retired Fall River Police Dept. Detective.
Joanie was born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Joseph Moniz, Jr. and Beatrice (Marshall) Moniz.
Survivors include...
Jeffrey R. Durette
Jan 16, 2022
Jeffrey R. Durette, 58, of Berkley, passed away with his family by his side on January 16, 2022, at Country Gardens Health and Rehabilitation, in Swansea after a long battle with Alzheimer's.
He was the loving husband of Nicole (Duquette) Durette.
Born in Fall River, he was the son of Roger and Mariette (Trepanier) Durette....
Francis D. Canulla
Jan 13, 2022
Francis Canulla age 98 of Westport, MA. passed away on January 13, 2022. Born in Fall River, he was the son of Domenico and Domenica (Serafini) Canulla. Francis served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was a member of the Fall River Police Dept. motorcycle division before moving to Florida. Upon his return to MA, he was employed...
Gilbert O. Lourenco
Jan 10, 2022
FALL RIVER… Gilbert O. Lourenco, 70, of Somerset, passed away January 10, 2022, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.
He was the long-time companion of Ann M. Arruda.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Manuel O. and Lilia (Gonsalves) Lourenco.
Gilbert spent over 30 years as the...
Maureen Rego
Jan 10, 2022
Maureen Rego, 56, of Conway, South Carolina, passed away January 10, 2022, at Miriam Hospital, in Providence.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Domingos Rego and Artemisia Rego. She lived in Swansea Massachusetts for 55 years and recently moved down to South Carolina full time this past summer.
She was...
Sara D. Carvalho
Jan 5, 2022
Sara Dawn Carvalho, 41, of Tiverton, passed away January 5, 2022.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of George Carvalho and Phyllis Heath.
She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her son.
Along with her parents, survivors include her son Zachary Sullivan. She was predeceased by her companion, John Joseph Sullivan....
Evaristo Boleates
Jan 5, 2022
FALL RIVER… Evaristo Boleates, 86, of Fall River, passed away January 5, 2022, at Good Samaritan Medical Center, in Brockton.
He was the loving husband of Maria Conceicao (Sousa) Boleates.
Evaristo was born in Sao Miguel, Azores, a son of the late Manuel Boleates and Filomena Da Costa.
Prior to retiring, Mr. Boleates...
Maria F. (Dos Santos) Vidinha
Dec 29, 2021
FALL RIVER… Maria F. (Dos Santos) Vidinha, 87, of Fall River, passed away December 29, 2021, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.
She was the widow of the late Manuel Vidinha.
Maria was born in Vila Franca Do Campo, Sao Miguel, Azores. She was a daughter of the late Antonio De Medeiros Santos and...
Doreen Marie Arruda
Dec 25, 2021
Doreen Marie Arruda, 53 of Fall River, passed away December 25th during the early hours of Christmas Morning, in the comfort of her own home.
She leaves behind her grandson Mason Ferris, her companion dog Poochka, her son-in-law Michael Ferris, her daughter Dorn Marie Arruda, namesake of her most beloved sister, by whom she is predeceased, her...
Jose S. DeMelo
Dec 25, 2021
FALL RIVER… Jose S. DeMelo, 96, of Fall River, passed away December 25, 2021, at home after many years of loving and devoted care from his wife, in Fall River.
He was the loving husband of Izaura (Rebello) DeMello and earlier in the week celebrated 68 years of marriage.
Jose was born in Sao Pedro...
Fernandes Medeiros
Dec 18, 2021
FALL RIVER/SWANSEA… Fernandes Medeiros, 97, passed away December 18, 2021, at home, surrounded by his family.
He was the widow of Cecelia (Ferreira) Medeiros.
Fernandes was born in Fall River, a son of the late Manuel Medeiros and Rose (Farias) Medeiros.
Prior to retiring, Mr. Medeiros worked for 40 years as a Cement...
Manuel A. Carvalho
Dec 12, 2021
FALL RIVER… Manuel A. Carvalho, 74, passed away December 12, 2021, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.
He was the loving husband of Maria B. (Ventura) Carvalho, to whom he had been married to since 1973.
Manuel was born in Mosteiros, Sao Miguel, Azores. He was a son of the late Antonio Filipe Carvalho...
Maria A. (Soares Pereira) De Araujo
Dec 11, 2021
FALL RIVER… Maria Agatha (Soares Pereira) De Araujo, 92, passed away December 11, 2021, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.
She was the widow of the late Felicio De Araujo, Jr.
Born in Fenais Da Ajuda, Sao Miguel, Azores. She was a daughter of the late Antonio Pereira Branco and Georgina Soares Macede.
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Richard M. Duarte
Dec 11, 2021
FALL RIVER… Richard M. Duarte, 71, of Fall River passed away December 11, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.
He was the loving husband of Darlene (Carpenter) Duarte to whom he has been married for 38 years. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Edmond Duarte and Mary (Silvia) Duarte.
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Gilberto V. Oliveira
Dec 8, 2021
FALL RIVER… Gilberto Viveiros De Oliveira, 57, of Fall River passed away December 8, 2021, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.
He was the former husband of Lucille Oliveira, of Fall River.
Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, he was a son of Maria Lidia Correia De Viveiros and the late Joao De Oliveira. He...
Glorimar Diaz Suarez
Dec 5, 2021
Glorimar Diaz Suarez, whose name comes from the honor and beauty of the sea, 54, died Sunday, December 5, 2021 at home.
She was a daughter of Noemi Suarez and the late Juan Diaz. She moved to America with her family in 1993.
Glorimar’s faith was Pentecostal. Always a happy and family-oriented person, she enjoyed...
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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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