Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Andrew L. Hotte
May 26, 2020
NEW BEDFORD… Andrew L. Hotte, 33 of New Bedford passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
Born in New Bedford, he was the son of Kenneth and Linda (Gonsalves) Hotte of New Bedford.
Mr. Hotte had worked for many years as a Carpenter alongside his father at Ken’s Home Improvements among other small jobs throughout his...
Raymond R. Farria
May 23, 2020
Raymond Ronald Farria passed peacefully after a long illness May 23, 2020, at Sarah Brayton Nursing Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center in Fall River, MA.
Raymond was born on September 5, 1938 in Fall River, MA to the late Pompey Farria & Jean Andrade Farria-Roderick (Spouse: John P. Roderick).
He attended B.M.C. Durfee HS through...
Maria (DaFonte) DaCunha
May 20, 2020
Maria (DaFonte) DaCunha, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday May 20, 2020. Maria was born on June 19th, 1930 in Vilela das Lages, Cabanamaior Portugal. She was the wife of the late Joao R DaCunha. Maria along with her husband Joao were the founding owners of Cunha’s Bakery in Fall River where she loved...
Thomas R. Gomes
May 18, 2020
FALL RIVER... Thomas R. Gomes, 49, of Tiverton passed away May 18, 2020 at St. Annes Hospital
Born in Fall River, he was a son of Roger F. and Donna J. Gomes.
A graduate of the Tiverton High School class of 1989 and alumni of the Electrical Engineering Department of UMass Dartmouth, Mr. Gomes worked...
Herculano O. Castro
May 17, 2020
FALL RIVER... Herculano O. Castro, 75 of Fall River passed away May 17, 2020 at Kimwell Nursing Home.
Born in Feteiras Do Sul, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Luis and Maria Ilda (Carvalho) Castro. Mr. Castro was a communicant of Santo Christo Church and had worked for 20 years as a Supervisor...
Mary F. (King) McAulay
May 16, 2020
FALL RIVER... Mary Faith (King) McAulay, 76, of Fall River passed away May 16, 2020 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
She was the loving wife of the late James B. McAulay.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Alton Wade and Mary Veronica (Plant) King.
Mrs. McAulay worked as a...
Evelyn (Lewis) Oliveira
May 15, 2020
FALL RIVER... Evelyn (Lewis) Oliveira, 88, of Fall River passed away May 15, 2020 at te Somerset Ridge Center.
She was the loving wife of the late Norman Oliveira.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Tavares and had been a lifelong resident of this city.
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Jose S. Medeiros
May 15, 2020
FALL RIVER… Jose S. Medeiros, 69, of Fall River passed away May 15, 2020 at Carney Hospital in Dorchester.
He was the loving husband of Maria C. Medeiros to whom he had been married for 46 years.
Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, he was a son of the late Augusto and Barbara (DeSilva) Medeiros.
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Pauline (Mendonca) Trindade
May 14, 2020
Pauline Trindade, 89 of Fall River entered into eternal rest on May 14, 2020.
Pauline is the wife of the late Irenieu “Duke” Trindade. A life long resident of Fall River she is the daughter of the late John and Georgina Mendonca.
Mrs. Trindade was a former employee of the Fall River Knitting Mills. She...
Joao Francisco Costa Pereira
May 11, 2020
SWANSEA… Joao Francisco Costa Pereira, 72, of Swansea passed away May 11, 2020 at Country Gardens Health & Rehabilitation Center, Swansea.
He was the husband of Conceicao (Lopes) Pereira, to whom he was married for 48 years.
Mr. Pereira was born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, a son of Jose Augusto and Lorena (Costa)...
Gladys M. (Pearce) Costa
May 5, 2020
Gladys Mae Costa, 76, passed away Tuesday, May 5, at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton, MA after a brief illness.
She was married to the late William Rego Costa.
She was born in Fall River and grew up in Westport. She was the daughter of the late Pardon F. Pearce and the late Annie...
Marion (Lopes) Costa
May 5, 2020
WESTPORT... Marion (Lopes) Costa, 98, of Westport passed away May 5, 2020 at the Fall River Jewish Home.
She was the loving wife of the late Edward Costa, Sr.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Francisco and Maria (Costa) Lopes.
Mrs. Costa had worked for 18 years at...
James L. Martin
May 4, 2020
TAUNTON … James L. Martin, 93, of Fall River passed away May 4, 2020 at Morton Hospital, Taunton.
He was the husband of Lorraine (Tavares) Martin.
Mr. Martin was born in Tiverton, a son of Jessie Martin and had lived many years in Fall River.
James served in the United States Navy and...
Eduardo M. Martins
May 2, 2020
FALL RIVER… Eduardo M. Martins, 84, of Fall River passed away May 2, 2020 at his home following a long illness.
He was the loving husband of Mary I. (Cabeceiras) Martins to whom he had been married for 53 years.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel M. and...
Richard L. Lavoie
Apr 29, 2020
NEW BEDFORD… Richard L. Lavoie, 77, of Fall River passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Sacred Heart Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitative Care.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Amaral) Lavoie. He was born in Fall River, a son of the late Leo and Loretta (Cartin) Lavoie and had lived most of his life in Fall...
Robert J. Pontes
Apr 26, 2020
SAN DIEGO, CA … Robert J. Pontes, 44, of Barrington, RI passed away April 26, 2020 at Jacobs Medical Center, San Diego. He bravely fought ALS for six years and never gave up.
He was the husband of Amy (Carlson) Pontes. He is also survived by his beautiful daughters Olivia and Avery.
Mr. Pontes was...
Beatrice (Medeiros) Mello
Apr 26, 2020
SWANSEA… Beatrice (Medeiros) Mello, 92, of Swansea passed away April 26, 2020 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
She was the loving wife of the late John P. Mello, Sr., to whom she was happily married for 57 years. She faithfully took care of her Husband everyday at home, until he went to be with the Lord.
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Alice T. (Rego) Silva
Apr 23, 2020
Bristol, RI … Alice T. (Rego) Silva, 94, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Manor, Bristol, Rhode Island.
She was the widow of Joseph M. Silva, to whom she was married for 61 years.
Mrs. Silva was the daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Bettencourt) Rego. Most of...
Francelina (Correia) Antone
Apr 22, 2020
FALL RIVER…Francelina (Correia) Antone, 98, of Fall River passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at the Southpointe Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
She was the widow of the late John Antone.
Mrs. Antone was born in Fall River a daughter of the late Augustine T. and Diana (Martin-Carvalho) Correia and had lived most of...
Humberto C. Leonardo
Apr 15, 2020
FALL RIVER… Humberto C. Leonardo, 90, of Fall River passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Fall River Healthcare.
He was the widower of Anna L. (Dutra) Leonardo.
He was born in Agua Retorta, St Michaels, Azores a son of the late Manuel C. and Rosa (Servant) Leonardo and had lived most of his life...
We are privileged to support families during difficult times across the South Coast region and surrounding communities. We provide compassionate services for residents of Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport, Dighton, and Freetown in Massachusetts, as well as nearby Rhode Island communities including Little Compton, Tiverton, and Portsmouth. Here, we honor the memory of individuals from these areas whom we have recently served. Below you will find Fall River and local obituaries and notices from across our service area, along with details about upcoming services.
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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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