Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Lisa Vultao
Aug 29, 2021
FALL RIVER… Lisa Marie Vultao, 50 of Fall River passed away on August 29, 2021 at St. Annes Hospital.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of Antonio Vultao and Geraldine (Aguiar) Vultao and had been a lifelong resident of this city.
She dedicated her life to taking care of her children and parents....
Dolores (Almeida) Costa
Aug 20, 2021
SOUTH JORDAN, UT… Dolores (Almeida) Costa, 91, of South Jordan, UT, formerly of Fall River, passed away August 20, 2021 at home, with her daughter by her side.
She was the loving wife of the late David A. Costa to whom she had been married for 45 years.
Born in Fall River, she was a...
Paul A. Sirois
Aug 17, 2021
Paul A. Sirois, 74, of Brooksville, Florida, passed away on August 17, 2021. Born in Fall River, Ma, Paul was a longtime resident of Somerset, Ma. He was the much loved husband of Anne Miranda Sirois, for more than 31 years. He was the son of the late Phillip L. Sirois and the late Germaine V. (Cousineau) Sirois.
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Manuel S. Medeiros
Aug 8, 2021
FALL RIVER…Manuel Sabino Medeiros, 84, of Fall River passed away August 8, 2021, at home, surrounded by his family.
He was the loving husband of Carmelinda (Ferreira) Medeiros.
Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Manuel J. Medeiros and Laurinda Da Conceicao Medeiros.
Before retiring, Mr. Medeiros...
Mary Louise (Rapoza) Camara
Jul 27, 2021
FALL RIVER… Mary Louise (Rapoza) Camara, 96, of Somerset, passed away July 27, 2021, at Revolution Healthcare Facility at Somerset Point.
She was a widow of the late William T. Camara.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Silvia Rapoza and Antonina Rapoza.
Prior to retiring, Mrs. Camara...
Janice R. (Oliveira) Mello
Jul 23, 2021
Janice R. (Oliveira) Mello, 72, of Somerset, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021, at home.
She was the loving wife of Norman J. Mello, to whom she had been married for 47 years.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the 2nd generation Funeral Directors of the Oliveira Funeral Homes, the late state...
Loriann Fulgencio
Jul 21, 2021
FALL RIVER… Loriann Fulgencio, 47, of Westport, passed away July 21, 2021.
Born in the Fall River, she was the daughter of Manuel Fulgencio and Beatrice (Faria) Fulgencio.
Along with her parents, she is survived by her daughter Mia-lynn Souza, of Belton, SC. She was the sister of the late Scott Fulgencio.
Funeral...
Angelo Moniz Graca
Jul 17, 2021
FALL RIVER…Angelo Moniz Graca, 74, of Fall River passed away July 17, 2021 at Halifax Health Medical Center, in Daytona Beach, FL.
He was the loving husband of Conceicao (Medeiros) Graca, to whom he had been married since 1973.
Born in the Azores, he was a son of the late John Moniz Graca and Maria...
Maria J. (Raposo) Neves
Jul 5, 2021
Fall River… Maria J. (Raposo) Neves, 72, of Fall River passed away July 5, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
She was the loving wife of Jose J. Neves, to whom she had been married since 1971.
Born in Sao Miguel, Acores, she was a daughter of the late Jacinto and Carolina (Silva) Raposo.
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Dorothy (Governo) Turner
Jun 14, 2021
TIVERTON… Dorothy (Governo) Turner, age 92, of Tiverton passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.
She was the loving wife of the late Charles “Ted” Turner, to whom she had been married to since 1946.
She was a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Motta) Governo, and had lived in...
Robert Arruda
Jun 13, 2021
FALL RIVER… Robert Arruda, 49, of Fall River passed away June 13, 2021 at his home.
Born in Fall River, he was the son of Antonio and Isabel (Costa) Arruda, and had been a lifelong resident of Fall River.
He enjoyed yardwork, watching movies, and working on cars.
A funeral mass will be...
Daniel Resendes
Jun 12, 2021
FALL RIVER… Daniel Resendes, 48, of Fall River passed away June 12, 2021 at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.
Born in Fall River, he was the son of Benjamin and Isabel (Rebello) Resendes, and had been a lifelong resident of Fall River.
Along with his parents, survivors include his children Sophia Resendes and Jake...
Maria Lucia (Medeiros) Viegas
Jun 10, 2021
FALL RIVER… Maria L. (Medeiros) Viegas, 74, of Fall River passed away June 10, 2021 at St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River.
She was the wife of Joao Viegas, to whom she had been married for 25 years.
Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Medeiros and Diamantina...
Dolores (Furtado) Ventura
Jun 9, 2021
FALL RIVER…Dolores (Furtado) Ventura, 83, of Fall River passed away June 9, 2021 at home, surrounded by her family.
She was the loving wife of Joseph J. Ventura, Sr., to whom she had been married for the past 65 years.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph P. and Noemia...
Maria L. (Medeiros) Botelho
Jun 8, 2021
FALL RIVER…Maria L. (Medeiros) Botelho, 84, of Fall River passed away June 8, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.
She was the widow of the late Jose R. Botelho.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose and Maria Isabel (Sousa) Medeiros.
Prior to retiring, Mrs....
Donna M. Martin
Jun 3, 2021
FALL RIVER… Donna M. Martin, 63 of Fall River passed away peacefully June 3, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
She was the loving wife of Robert Levesque to whom she had been married for 25 years.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Irene...
Cynthia S. (Santos-Costa) Kuhn
Jun 1, 2021
FALL RIVER…Cynthia “Vo” Kuhn, 78, of Fall River passed away June 1, 2021, at Charlton Memorial Hospital surrounded by family.
She was the loving wife of the late Gerald J. Kuhn, Sr.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Manuel S. Jr. and Alice (Rego) Costa and had been a lifelong...
Catherine H. (Rocha) Lopes
May 28, 2021
TIVERTON… Catherine H. (Rocha) Lopes, 92 of Tiverton passed away May 28, 2021, at St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River.
She was the widow of Henry P. Lopes to whom she had been married for 38 years before his passing in 1997.
Born and raised in Little Compton, she was a daughter of the late...
Joseph F. Miguel
May 26, 2021
FALL RIVER... Joseph F. Miguel, 46, of Fall River passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Rhode Island Hospital.
Joseph was born in Fall River, the son of Jose Tavares Miguel and Maria Edwarda (Soares) Miguel.
He enjoyed detailing cars.
Along with his parents, Joseph is survived by his daughter Marissa Minkle, of...
Martin V. Moniz
May 22, 2021
FALL RIVER…Martin V. Moniz, 83, of Fall River passed away May 22, 2021 at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River surrounded by his loving family.
He was the husband of Agueda (Carreiro) Moniz, to whom he had been married to for 59 years.
Born in Feteiras Do Sul, São Miguel, Açores, he was a son...
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Finding Obituaries in the Greater Fall River Region
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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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