Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Renaldo Pereira
Sep 12, 2020
TAUNTON… Renaldo Pereira, 58, of Taunton passed away at home Saturday, September 12, 2020.
Born in Fall River, he was the son of Maria (Costa) Pereira and the late John L. Pereira.
Along with his mother, survivors include his brothers: William Costa of Woodstock, GA, Albert Pereira of Jacksonville, NC, and Steven Pereira of New...
Manuel Abreu
Sep 8, 2020
FALL RIVER… Manuel Abreu, 82 of Fall River passed away September 8, 2020 at Golden Crest Nursing Home in Providence.
He was the loving husband of Maria Isabel (Ramos) Abreu.
Born in Portugal, he was a son of the late Fernando and Nazare Abreu and had most recently lived in Fall River but had lived...
Leonel M. Furtado
Sep 6, 2020
FALL RIVER… Leonel M. Furtado, 75, of Fall River passed away September 6, 2020 at St. Anne’s Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Luisa (Leandro) Furtado.
Born in Sao Miguel, Acores, he was a son of the late Bento and Odilia (Moniz) Furtado.
Mr. Furtado had worked for many years for the...
Ines de Castro Pacheco
Aug 29, 2020
FALL RIVER…Ines de Castro Pacheco, 92, of Fall River passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 at home surrounded by her family.
She was the widow of the late Mario Raposo Carvalho.
Mrs. Pacheco was born in the Azores a daughter of the late Antonio Bento and Maria Emilia de Castro Pacheco.
Ines was...
Edward "Duarte" Fernandes
Aug 24, 2020
TIVERTON… Edward “Duarte” Fernandes, 73, of Tiverton passed away at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, on Monday, August 24, 2020.
Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores he was a son of the late Manuel and Capitolina (Ferreira) Fernandes.
Mr. Fernandes served in the Unites States Marine Corps for five years, during the Vietnam War...
Jose M. Sousa
Aug 19, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Jose Miranda Sousa announces his passing after a long illness on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at a People Incorporated group home in Berkley, MA at the age of 72 years. He is the son of late Manuel and Maria do Rosario Miranda Sousa
Originally born in Camacha, Madeira,...
Beverly Ann (Bettencourt) Costa
Aug 18, 2020
FALL RIVER… Beverly A. (Bettencourt) Costa, 73, of Fall River passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at home surrounded by her family.
She was the wife of her beloved husband Marc Costa of 39 years.
Mrs. Costa was born in Fall River a daughter of the late Joseph, Sr. and Katherine (Taylor) Bettencourt. She was...
Peter M. Rodrigues
Aug 11, 2020
TIVERTON…Peter M. Rodrigues, 70, of Tiverton passed away at home on Tuesday, August 11, 2020.
He was the husband of Brenda (Frye) Rodrigues of Tiverton.
Mr. Rodrigues was born in Fall River, a son of the late Manuel and Maria C. (Pacheco) Rodrigues and had lived in Tiverton for the last four years.
...
Loretta Souza
Aug 2, 2020
FALL RIVER…Loretta “Peachy” Souza, 78, of Fall River passed away peacefully at Catholic Memorial Home on Sunday, August 2, 2020.
Ms. Souza was born in Fall River a daughter of the late Gabriel and Clara (Costa) Souza and had been a lifelong resident of the city. She enjoyed dancing, dining and spending time with her loving family...
Charles Edward Cote
Jul 24, 2020
Charles "Charlie" Edward Cote, 97, of Tiverton, RI, husband of Olive (Travassos) Cote passed away peacefully at Charlton Memorial Hospital on Friday, July 24 after a brief illness. Born in Fall River, MA in 1922, he was the son of Arthur Cote and Elsie (Bliss) Cote. He attended a variety of schools in the Fall River area before being...
Kimberly Anne (Silva) McShane
Jul 8, 2020
SOMERSET… Kimberly Anne (Silva) McShane, 39, of Somerset passed away at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, on Wednesday, July 8, 2020.
She was the wife of Barry McShane.
Mrs. McShane was born in Fall River a daughter of Fatima (Carvalho) and the late Joao Miguel Silva.
Kimberly worked as a Medical Biller at...
Jose F. Rego
Jul 7, 2020
FALL RIVER… Jose F. Rego, 69, of Fall River passed away at St. Anne’s Hospital surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 7, 2020.
He was the husband of Maria (Lima) Rego.
Mr. Rego was born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores a son of the late Francisco and Maria (Sousa) Rego.
Prior to...
Diamantina (Botelho) Corvello
Jul 5, 2020
FALL RIVER…Diamantina (Botelho) Corvello, 93, of Fall River passed away at home on Sunday, July 5, 2020.
She was the wife of Antonio Corvello, to whom she had been married for 73 years.
Mrs. Corvello was born in Fall River a daughter of the late Joseph M. and Diamantina (DaPonte) Botelho and had been a...
Vivian M. (Aguiar) Costa
Jun 28, 2020
FALL RIVER…Vivian M. (Aguiar) Costa, 77, of Fall River passed away after a short illness on July 28, 2020 at Massachusetts General Hospital.
She was the loving wife of the late Manuel R. Costa to whom she had been married for 54 years prior to his passing in 2016.
Born in Fall River, she was...
Olivia C. (Pacheco) Medeiros
Jun 25, 2020
NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI… Olivia C. (Pacheco) Medeiros, 95, of Saunderstown, RI, formerly of Tiverton passed away June 25, 2020 at South County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in North Kingstown.
She was the loving wife of the late Henry R. Medeiros to whom she had been married for 50 years, prior to his passing.
Born in...
John M. Soares
Jun 23, 2020
John M. Soares of Fall River, formerly of Westport, passed away June 23, 2020.
He was the loving husband of Maria R. (Arruda) Soares, to whom he had been married for 32 years.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of Ronald Soares and Elaine R. (Alves) Soares.
Mr. Soares was a...
Jose Vieira
Jun 20, 2020
FALL RIVER… Jose Vieira, 82, of Fall River passed away June 20, 2020 at Kimwell Nursing Home in Fall River.
He was the loving husband of Regina G. (Pires) Vieira.
Born in Ponta Graca, St. Michael, Azores he was a son of the late Jose da Roeias Vieira and Maria Ines (Matos) Vieira.
...
Antonio M. Benfeito
Jun 20, 2020
FALL RIVER… Antonio M. Benfeito, 87, of Fall River passed away June 20, 2020 at Morton Hospital in Taunton.
He was the loving husband of Lucinda (de Medeiros) Benfeito, to whom he had been married for 56 years.
Born in Porto Formoso, St. Michael, Azores he was a son of the late Manuel and Odelia...
Hilda (Ferreira) Melanson
Jun 18, 2020
TIVERTON… Hilda (Ferreira) Melanson, 89, of Tiverton Passed away June 18, 2020 peacefully at home.
She was the loving wife of the late James A. Melanson, Jr. to whom she had been married for 54 years before his passing.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Francisco J. and Marie da...
Robert Ferreira
Jun 11, 2020
Robert Ferreira entered into eternal rest on June 11. Beloved husband of Emelia (Silvia) Ferreira, they were married for almost 63 years. A resident of Westport, MA since 2014, he previously resided in The Villages, FL and Portsmouth, RI. He was the son of the late John and Evelyn (Souza) Ferreira.
Besides his wife, he is survived...
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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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