Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Joseph V. Mello, Jr.
Jan 27, 2021
TIVERTON… Joseph V. Mello, Jr., 55, of Tiverton passed away January 27, 2021 at his home in Tiverton.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Joseph V. and Maria E. (Costa) Mello.
Joseph was an avid Patriots and Tom Brady fan and sports memorabilia collector. He also enjoyed fishing and vintage...
Gilberto M. Piedade
Jan 20, 2021
FALL RIVER... Gilberto M. Piedade, 85, of Fall River passed away January 20, 2021 at Blue Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center in Stoughton.
He was the loving husband of Eduarda (Mendonca) Piedade to whom he had been married for almost 63 years.
Born in Ponta Garca, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the...
Laura J. (Dominion) Souza
Jan 20, 2021
FALL RIVER… Laura J. (Dominion) Souza, 74, of Fall River passed away January 20, 2021 at St. Anne’s Hospital.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Palmira (Trindade) Dominion. She had lived in Tiverton for many years, before moving to Fall River, where she had lived for the last several years....
Theresa A. (Richard) Wesling
Jan 16, 2021
SOMERSET... Theresa A. (Richard) Wesling, 88, of Somerset passed away January 16, 2021 at Somerset Ridge Center.
She was the loving wife of the late Paul L. Wesling, to whom she was married since 1953.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Lionel and Beatrice (Levesque) Richard. She resided in Tiverton...
Wilson Heriberto Beltran Mendez
Jan 15, 2021
FALL RIVER… Wilson Heriberto Beltran Mendez, 44, of Fall River passed away January 15, 2021 at his home in Fall River.
He was the loving husband of Mirna Beatriz (Menjivar) Beltran.
Born in Azogues, Ecuador, he was a son of Heriberto and Zoila Beltran Mendez.
Wilson was self-employed as a carpenter in the...
Ilda S. (Caveiro) Oliveria
Jan 14, 2021
FALL RIVER… Ilda S. (Caveiro) Oliveira, 83, of Fall River passed away peacefully on January 14, 2021 at St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River.
She was the loving wife of Herculano Oliveira to whom she had been married for 57 years.
Born on the island of St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter...
Durvalina (Sousa) Correia
Jan 11, 2021
FALL RIVER… Durvalina (Sousa) Correia, 86, of Fall River, passed away January 11, 2021 at her home, surrounded by family.
She was the loving wife of the late Jose B. Correia.
Born in Terceira, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Francisco V. and Rosa (Gonsalves) Sousa.
Prior to retiring, Mrs. Correia...
Antonio V. Leite
Jan 8, 2021
FALL RIVER… Antonio V. Leite, 89, of Fall River passed away January 8, 2021 at Carney Hospital in Dorchester.
He was the loving husband of the late Ines (Fagundo) Leite.
Born in Povoacao, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Jose Bento and Maria dos Anjos (Vieira) Leite.
Antonio had...
Donatilde (Pacheco) Estrela
Jan 8, 2021
FALL RIVER… Donatilde (Pacheco) Estrela, 84, of Fall River passed away January 8, 2021 at St. Anne’s Hospital.
She was the loving wife of the late Vincente Estrela.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Maria Gloria (Cambra) Pacheco.
Mrs. Estrela was a communicant of Santo...
Manuel "Delgado" DaSilva
Jan 5, 2021
FALL RIVER… Manuel DaSilva also known as “Delgado”, 82, of Fall River passed away January 5, 2021 at home, surrounded by his family.
He was the loving husband of Maria Leanor (Felix) DaSilva, who he had been married to for 57 years.
Born in Candelaria, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late...
Osvalda P. (de Medeiros) Camara
Jan 4, 2021
FALL RIVER… Osvalda P. (de Medeiros) Camara, 77, of Fall River passed away January 4, 2021 at St. Anne’s Hospital.
She was the loving wife of the late Gilberto Camara, who she had been married to since 1970.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel de Medeiros and Maria...
Ronald A. Moniz
Jan 3, 2021
FALL RIVER… Ronald A. Moniz, 77, of Fall River passed away January 3, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital.
He was the husband of Elaine M. (Dias) Moniz.
Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Antone and Irene (Costa) Moniz and had been a lifelong resident of this city.
Mr....
Matthew C. Correia
Dec 24, 2020
QUINCY… Matthew C. Correia, 52 of Quincy, MA passed away December 24, 2020.
Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of Ernest and Jane (Halligan) Correia of Tiverton, RI and Franklin, NC.
Matt was a graduate of UMASS Dartmouth with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and went on to a successful career in...
Maria Fatima (Barbosa) Simao
Dec 20, 2020
FALL RIVER… Maria Fatima (Barbosa) Simao, 72, of Fall River was called home to heaven in the arms of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 20th, 2020 at Carney Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.
She was the loving wife of Jose M. Simao. She was also known to many, as Vavo, who came into her presence...
Fernando Raposo Medeiros
Dec 20, 2020
FALL RIVER… Fernando R. Medeiros, 87, of Fall River passed away December 20, 2020 at St. Anne’s Hospital.
He was the loving husband of the late Maria De Pas (Santos) Medeiros.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Virginio Raposo Medeiros and Belmira Soares Medeiros. He had moved to Fall...
Maria Conceicao (Costa) Carneiro
Dec 17, 2020
FALL RIVER… Maria Conceicao (Costa) Carneiro, 85, of Fall River passed away December 17, 2020 at St. Anne’s Hospital.
She was the loving wife of the late Antonio Carneiro to whom she was married for over 50 years.
Born in Ponta Garca, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joao and Ana...
Kelly Lynn Medeiros
Dec 15, 2020
LYNN… Kelly Lynn Medeiros, 29, of Lynn passed away December 15, 2020 at Boston Medical Center.
Born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, she was a daughter of Christine (Dube) Soares and the late Steven Medeiros.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Along with her mother, survivors include her children: Ryder and Rylee...
Bernard Oliveria
Dec 13, 2020
FALL RIVER… Bernard Oliveira, 80, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Brighton, MA.
He was born in Fall River a son of the late Andrew and Mary (Mendes) Oliveira and had lived all of his life in Fall River.
Mr. Oliveira is survived by his 2 sisters:...
Antone Lima
Dec 10, 2020
FALL RIVER… Antone Lima, 56, of Fall River passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020.
He was born in Fall River, a son of the late Eduardo J. Lima and Graziela (Cordeiro) Lima.
Mr. Lima worked for the state of Massachusetts as a road work inspector. He enjoyed spending his time as a member of the...
Maria Isabel (Raposo) Cavaco
Dec 10, 2020
FALL RIVER…Maria Isabel (Raposo) Cavaco, 95, of Fall River, MA, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River.
She was the loving wife of the late Antonio S. Cavaco.
Born in Feteiras, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose Botelho Raposo and Emma N. (Dos...
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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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