Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Charles V. Veloza
Nov 21, 2019
FALL RIVER…Charles V. Veloza, Jr., 86, of Fall River passed away November 21, 2019 at Southpointe Rehabilitation.
He was the loving husband of Gloria G. (Mathews) Veloza to whom he had been married for 62 years.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Charles V. Sr. and Mary (Rogers) Velozo.
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Mary J. (Medeiros) Hayes
Nov 7, 2019
FALL RIVER…Mary J. (Medeiros) Hayes, 99, of Fall River passed away November 7, 2019 at Sacred Heart Home in New Bedford.
She was the loving wife of the late John R. Hayes, Sr.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Mariano and Maria (Medeiros) Medeiros.
Mrs. Hayes was a...
Miquelina (Rapoza) Carvalho
Oct 31, 2019
WESTPORT… Miquelina “Madeline” “Kelly” (Rapoza) Carvalho, 98, of Westport passed away October 31, 2019 at home surrounded by family and friends.
She was the loving wife of the late Antone J. Carvalho, Jr.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel S. and Delphina (Gaspar) Rapoza, and had lived in Westport...
Lourdegardia Maria (Machado) Belchior
Oct 13, 2019
BERKLEY… Lourdegardia M. (Machado) Belchior, 84, of Berkley passed away October 13, 2019 at Morton Hospital in Taunton.
She was the wife of the late Antonio DaSilva Belchior.
Born in Faja de Cima, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Luis and Antonia (Silva) Machado.
Mrs. Belchior was a communicant...
Maria Jose (Pereira) Dias
Oct 12, 2019
FALL RIVER… Maria Jose (Pereira) Dias, 87, of Fall River passed away October 12, 2019 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
She was the loving wife of the late Manuel Joaquim Pereira and the late Imberto Dias.
Born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Pereira da Terra and Evangelina (Rita)...
Kimberly Ann (Kent) Mailloux
Oct 9, 2019
FALL RIVER…Kimberly A. (Kent) Mailloux, 32, of Fall River passed away October 9, 2019 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
She was loving wife of Robert P. Mailloux, Jr. of Fall River.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of Joyce Kent of Tiverton.
Mrs. Mailloux had earned her Master’s Degree in Public Health...
Margaret (Moniz) Correira
Oct 2, 2019
BRISTOL, RI…Margaret (Moniz) Correira, 95, of Tiverton passed away October 2, 2019 at Silver Creek Manor in Bristol.
She was the loving wife of the late Manuel Correira.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Frank Moniz Ferreira and Whilermina (Dos Reis) Ferreira.
Mrs. Correira was a communicant of...
Joan M. (Welsh) Paquette
Sep 29, 2019
PORTSMOUTH, RI… Joan M. (Welsh) Paquette, 67, of Portsmouth, formerly of Tiverton, passed away September 29, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of Jeanne E. (Morrissette) Welsh Palys and the late Anthony Welsh.
Mrs. Paquette worked for over 35 years with Verizon until her...
George F DeMello
Sep 22, 2019
FALL RIVER…George F. DeMello, 70 of Fall River passed away September 22, 2019 at Kimwell Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Manuel and Mary (Carvalho) DeMello.
Mr. DeMello was a communicant of St. Madeleine Sophie Parish in Tiverton. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling and above all, spending...
Irenieu "Duke" C. Trindade
Sep 12, 2019
FALL RIVER... Irenieu “Duke” Trindade 90, of Fall River passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Duke was married for 67 years to his loving wife Pauline Mendonca Trindade. He was also the son of the late Diogo and Laura Trindade. He is preceded in death by his sisters Palmira Dominion and Del Furtado.
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Jeannette A Frazier
Sep 12, 2019
EAST PROVIDENCE... Jeannette A. (Berube) Frazier, 86, of Tiverton, RI, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019, at Waterview Villa Nursing Home, East Providence.
She was the wife of the late John R. Frazier.
She was born in Fall River a daughter of the late Hermenegile Francois (Pete) Berube and Maria (St. Pierre) Berube and had...
Cynthia M. (Almas) Moniz
Sep 7, 2019
FALL RIVER… Cynthia M. (Almas) Moniz, 70, of Fall River passed away September 7, 2019 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
She was the widow of Dennis P. Moniz.
She was born in Fall River a daughter of the late Ernest P. and Dorothy (Oliveira) Almas and had been a lifelong resident of the city.
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Jeanne Souza
Sep 6, 2019
SOMERSET ... Jeanne (King) Souza, 84, of Tiverton passed away September 6, 2019 at Somerset Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was the wife of Joseph W. Souza of Tiverton.
She was born in Fall River a daughter of the late Maurice and Leona (Ouelette) King and had lived in Tiverton for the last 59...
Americo S. Mendes
Aug 31, 2019
FALL RIVER… Americo S. Mendes, 86, of Fall River passed away August 31, 2019 at St. Anne’s Hospital.
He was the loving husband of Maria L. (Reis) Mendes to whom he had been married for 63 years.
Born in VilarinhoLousa, Portugal, he was a son of the late Julio and Maria Agosta Mendes.
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Maria R. (Couto) Rodrigues
Aug 29, 2019
BOYNTON BEACH, FL… Maria R. (Couto) Rodrigues, 100, of Boynton Beach Florida, formerly of Fall River and Peabody, passed away August 29, 2019. She was the widow of Antonio P. Rodrigues. Born in Maia, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joaquim B. Santos and Emilia P. Couto. She had lived for many years in Fall River,...
Mary (Souza) Gonsalves
Aug 24, 2019
FALL RIVER … Mary A. (Souza) Gonsalves, 84, of Tiverton passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
She was the widow of Arthur Gonsalves.
Mrs. Gonsalves was born in Tiverton a daughter of the...
Mary (Arruda) Cabral
Aug 21, 2019
FALL RIVER…Mary (Arruda) Cabral, 84, of Fall River passed away August 21, 2019 at St. Anne’s Hospital.
Raised in Bermuda, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Alexandrina (Melo) Arruda.
Mrs. Cabral worked for many years as a Machine Operator in the local Garment Industry before her retirement. She enjoyed spending time with...
Lorraine (Correia) Borges
Jul 29, 2019
PROVIDENCE… Lorraine (Correia) Borges, 86, of Cumberland, RI, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019, at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center.
She was the widow of Alphonse Borges.
Mrs. Borges was born in Fall River a daughter of the late Manuel D. and Belmira (Carvalho-Giesta) Correia and had lived in Cumberland for the last 4 years. ...
Florence (Costa) Almeida
Jul 25, 2019
FALL RIVER... Florence (Costa) Almeida, 90, of Swansea, formerly of Somerset, passed away, Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
She was the widow of Alfred D. Almeida.
Mrs. Almeida was born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Simeon and Vera (Silvia) Costa, and had lived in Somerset for 40 years prior...
Luciano M Revoredo
Jul 16, 2019
FALL RIVER… Luciano M. Revoredo, 59, of Fall River passed away July 16, 2019 at Saint Anne's Hospital in Fall River.
He was the loving husband of Filomena da Conceição (Medeiros) Revoredo.
Born in Capelas, São Miguel, Açores, he was the son of the late José Alexandre Revoredo and Teresa de Jesus (Botelho) Revoredo.
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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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