Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Maria J. (Melo Correia) Moniz
May 19, 2021
FALL RIVER…Maria J. (Melo Correia) Moniz, 81, of Fall River passed away May 19, 2021 at Catholic Memorial Home, in Fall River.
She was the loving wife of Jose Moniz.
Born in Ribeira Grande, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Launio Correia Peixinho and Virgilia (Melo) Peixinho.
Prior to...
Jovaughn A. Mills
May 18, 2021
Jovaughn Antonio Mills, 29, of Eastover, SC, died May 18, 2021 at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.
Born November 19, 1991, in Fall River, he was a son of Jacquelyn Mills and the late Joseph Gross. He attended Fall River Public Schools.
The fifth child, out of six, he leaves behind many to mourn....
Nicholas M. Botelho
May 17, 2021
FALL RIVER… Nicholas M. Botelho, 24, of Fall River passed away May 17, 2021 at St. Anne’s Hospital.
Born in Newport RI, he was the son of late George R. Botelho and Pattie L. (Bowen) LaBelle .
Mr. Botelho had enjoyed fishing, working on cars and spending time with his family and friends. He always...
Scott R. Thiboutot
May 2, 2021
SWANSEA… Scott R. Thiboutot, 45, of Swansea passed away May 2, 2021 at home.
Born in Fall River, he was the son of Patricia A. (Leite) Thiboutot and the late Raymond D. Thiboutot.
Scott graduated from Tiverton High School, class of 1994. He also attended Rhode Island College where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in...
John E. Pacheco
Apr 26, 2021
FALL RIVER… John E. Pacheco, 75, of Fall River passed away April 26, 2021 at St. Anne’s Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Sandra (Furtado) Pacheco, to whom he had been married to since 1967.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Joseph and Agnes (Botelho) Pacheco.
Before...
Richard J. Brown, Sr.
Apr 24, 2021
FALL RIVER… Richard J. Brown, Sr., 61, of Fall River passed away April 24, 2021 at home.
He was the husband of Deborah (Kice) Brown.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Everett and Maria (Almeida) Brown.
In his free time, Mr. Brown enjoyed listening to music and going...
Antonio G. Caetano
Apr 23, 2021
FALL RIVER… Antonio G. Caetano, 57, of Fall River passed away April 23, 2021 at his home.
Born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Antonio C and Maria Conceicao (Cabral) Rego. He and his family moved the U.S. in 1970.
Tony enjoyed cars, going for walks and riding his...
Joan Ann (Cabral) Carleton
Apr 22, 2021
TIVERTON, RI… Joan Ann (Cabral) Carleton, 81, of Tiverton passed away April 22, 2021 at home, surrounded by her family.
She was the loving wife of Gerald J. Carleton, to whom she had been married to since 1960.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Everett and Anna (Aguiar) Cabral.
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Emily (Ferreira) Morrow
Apr 12, 2021
TIVERTON… Emily (Ferreira) Morrow, age 83, of Tiverton earned her angel wings on Monday, April 12, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of the late Raymond J. Morrow.
Emily was a lifelong resident of Tiverton, born to Alfred and Emily Ferreira. Growing up, many knew her by her nickname, Midge. Emily stayed...
Normand H. Ouellette
Apr 8, 2021
FALL RIVER… Normand H. Ouellette, 84, of Fall River passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of the late Constance J. (Therrien) Ouellette to whom he had been married for 62 years prior to her passing. Born in Manchester, NH, he was a son of the late Freeman and Jeannette (Parent) Ouellette....
Maria J. (Rodrigues) Almeida
Apr 7, 2021
FALL RIVER…Maria J. (Rodrigues) Almeida, 90, of Fall River passed away April 7, 2021 at Catholic Memorial Home.
She was the loving wife of the late Manuel Almeida.
Born in Arrifes, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose and Marcelina (Da Ponte) Rodrigues.
Mrs. Almeida was a devout catholic...
Mary (Silvia) Medeiros
Apr 5, 2021
COVENTRY, RI… Mary (Silvia) Medeiros, 98, of Coventry, RI, formerly of Tiverton, passed away April 5, 2021 at the Respiratory and Rehab Center of Rhode Island.
She was the widow of the late John R. Medeiros.
Born in Tiverton, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Evangelina (Machado) Silvia.
Mrs. Medeiros...
Francois J. Dumont
Apr 4, 2021
FALL RIVER… Francois J.Dumont, 64, of Fall River passed away April 4, 2021 at home, surrounded by his family. He was known to family and friends as “FRANK ZAPPA”
He was the loving companion of Kathy Desmarais, to whom he had been with for 30 years.
Born in St. Luce, Quebec, Canada, he was a...
Fernando M. Cabral
Mar 30, 2021
FALL RIVER... Fernando M. Cabral, 56, of Fall River passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.
He was the husband of Ana Lucia (Borges) Cabral, to whom he has been married to since 1991.
Fernando was born in Feteiras, St. Michael, Azores, a son of Maria Adriana (Reis Tavares)...
Alice (Motta) Oliveira
Mar 28, 2021
FALL RIVER... Alice (Motta) Oliveira, 93, of Fall River passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021, at Fall River Health Care.
She was the widow of the late Joseph Oliveira.
Born in Fall River, Alice was the daughter of the late Manuel C. and Mary (Ferreira) Motta.
Mrs. Oliveira had been employed as a...
Arleen M. (Medeiros) Forte
Mar 23, 2021
FALL RIVER... Arleen M. (Medeiros) Forte, 63, of Fall River passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.
She was the wife of Michael Forte, to whom she had been married almost 13 years.
Arleen was born in New Bedford, a daughter of the late Antone and Madelina (Costa) Medeiros....
Claudio A. Ferreira
Mar 16, 2021
FALL RIVER... Claudio A. Ferreira, 87, of Fall River passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.
Claudio was born in St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Francisco Pacheco Ferreira and Maria da Estrela Araujo.
Mr. Ferreira was self-employed as a Stone Mason and was a member of...
Ricardo J. Oliveria
Mar 13, 2021
Ricardo J. “Rick” Oliveira, age 77, passed away on March 13, 2021, at Carvalho Grove Health and Rehabilitation Center after a long period of declining health.
Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Frank and Evelyn (Ricardo) Oliveira.
Mr. Oliviera was a 1961 graduate of B. M. C. Durfee, High School,...
Paul M. Oliveira
Mar 12, 2021
SOMERSET... Paul M. Oliveira, 66, of Somerset passed away Friday, March 12, 2021, after a long battle with health issues.
Paul was born in Fall River, son of Alice (Motta) Oliveira and the late Joseph P. Oliveira.
Paul earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and went on to work as a...
Lori Ann Souza
Mar 8, 2021
FALL RIVER… Lori Ann Souza, 55, of Fall River passed away Monday, March 8, 2021, at her home.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Edward J. and Dorothy (Cateon) Souza.
Lori worked as an Office Manager for Miller Personnel in Lakeville, MA. She participated in the URI Special Olympics, was...
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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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