Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Erico Filipe Silva Barbosa
Jan 2, 2019
FALL RIVER…Erico F. Silva Barbosa, 19, of Fall River passed away, Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
He was born in de Villa Franca Campo, St. Michael, Azores a son of Jose Eduino Pimentel and Grimoalda de Lurdes Medeiros (Silva) Barbosa.
Erico enjoyed watching T.V. and being on the computer.
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Maria L. Pimentel
Dec 29, 2018
FALL RIVER… Maria L. (Medeiros) Pimentel, 85, of Fall River passed away December 29, 2018 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
She was the widow of Jose Pimentel.
Born in Fenais Ajuda, Sao Miguel, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel de Costa and Maria Do Carmo Medeiros.
Mrs. Pimentel was...
Leonel P. Gomes
Dec 27, 2018
PROVIDENCE … Leonel P. “Leo” Gomes,74, Fall River passed away December 27, 2018 at Rhode Island Hospital.
He was the husband of Lourdes S. (Soares) Gomes of Fall River.
Mr. Gomes was born in Feteiras Do Sul, St. Michael, Azores a son of the late Jose P. and Conceicao (Martin) Gomes and had...
Thomas T. Machado
Dec 24, 2018
FALL RIVER… Thomas T. Machado of Westport passed away December 24, 2018 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Fall River a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Sousa) Machado and had lived in Westport for the last 60 years.
Mr. Machado was a truck driver for various construction companies.
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John R Benevides
Dec 23, 2018
TIVERTON… John R. Benevidies, 88, of Tiverton passed away December 23, 2018.
He was the widower of Elsie (Rego) Benevides.
Mr. Benevides was born in St. Michael, Azores a son of the late Jose’ Benevides Cordeiro and Maria Raposo and had lived in Tiverton for many years.
Mr. Benevides was employed...
Rita Franco
Dec 22, 2018
FALL RIVER …Rita (Medeiros) Franco, 83, of Fall River passed away December 23, 2018 at St. Anne’s Hospital.
She was the wife of Manuel C. Franco of Fall River to whom she was married to for 64 years.
She was born in Fall River a daughter of the Manuel and Estephania (Alves) Medeiros...
Aida Raposo
Dec 22, 2018
FALL RIVER…Aida (Medeiros) Raposo, 80, of Fall River passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
She was the widow of Jose Raposo to whom she was married for 47 years.
Born in Faja de Cima, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joao Medeiros Arrenegado and Laurentina...
Maria Odette Rosa
Dec 7, 2018
NEW BEDFORD… Maria Odette (Gomes) Rosa, 77 of New Bedford, formerly of Fall River passed away December 7, 2018 at Bedford Village Nursing Home.
Born in Faial, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joao and Filomena Augusta Gomes.
Mrs. Rosa had worked for many years as a Hair Dresser prior to...
Joao A. Pacheco
Dec 5, 2018
TIVERTON... Joao A. Pacheco, 71, of Tiverton passed away December 5, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the husband of Mary O. (Pacheco) Pacheco to whom he had been married for 46 years.
Born in the Azores, he was a son of the late Henrique da Ponte Pacheco...
Armenio Duarte Marques
Dec 1, 2018
FALL RIVER…Armenio D. Marques, 44, of Fall River passed away at home Saturday, December 1, 2018.
He was born in St. Michael, Azores a son of Maria (Gomes) Vieira of Fall River and the late Duarte Marques and had lived most of his life in Fall River.
Survivors include a son Mason Marques...
Reinaldo R. Protella
Nov 29, 2018
FALL RIVER... Reinaldo R. Portella, 90, of Fall River passed away, November 29, 2018 at Southpointe Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center.
He was born in Fall River a son of the late Manuel R. and Rosa (Gonsalves) Portella and had lived in Fall River for most of his life.
He was a 20...
Antone Camara
Nov 28, 2018
PROVIDENCE … Antone Camara, 83, of Fall River passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at Phillip Hulitar Center in Providence, RI.
He was born and raised in Tiverton, RI, a son of the late Antone and Alexandra (Botelho) Camara and had lived in Fall River/Tiverton area all of his life.
Mr. Camara worked...
Odete M. Franco
Nov 25, 2018
ALL RIVER... Odete M. (Vieira) Franco, 76, of Fall River passed away November 25, 2018 at Catholic Memorial Home.
She was the widow of Luis J. Franco.
Born in Ponta Garca, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose And Maria (Enos) Vieira.
Mrs. Franco was a communicant...
Alda Pedro
Nov 22, 2018
FALL RIVER...Alda Pedro, 66, of Fall River passed away November 22, 2018 at Crawford Health & Rehab. Center. Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Francisco and Mary Gloria (Aguiar) Pedro. Survivors include her brothers: Antonio Pedro of St. Michael and Jose Pedro of Fall River; her sisters: Maria Mello, Amelia Espanolia, Leonelda Carbral...
Dennis L. Edwards
Nov 1, 2018
FALL RIVER... Dennis L. Edwards, 71, of Fall River passed away November 1, 2018 at Catholic Memorial Home. He was the husband of Margaret (Furtado) Edwards. Born in Oklahoma City, OK, he was a son of the late Jack and Winnie (Reeves) Edwards. Mr. Edwards was a Veteran of the United States Navy, service during the Vietnam War. He...
Arthur Gonsalves
Nov 1, 2018
Arthur Gonsalves, 88, of Tiverton, RI passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital New Bedford.
He was the husband of Mary (Souza) Gonsalves of Tiverton. He was born in Fall River a son of the late Manuel and Gloria (Rodrigues) Gonsalves and had lived in Tiverton most of his life.
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Oriana R. Baptista
Oct 31, 2018
FALL RIVER… Oriana R. (Rodrigues) Baptista, 87, of Fall River passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018. She was the widow of Diniz Baptista. Mrs. Baptista was born in Matriz Ribeira Grande, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Rogerio and Maria V. (Soeiro) Couvinha and had lived in Fall River many years. She was a communicant of Espirito...
Michael L. Moniz
Oct 30, 2018
FALL RIVER… Michael L. “Mikey” Moniz, 28, of Fall River passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018 after a long battle with Batten’s Disease.
He was born in Fall River a son of Edward D. and MaryEllen (Mendes) Mendes-Moniz of Fall River and had been a lifelong resident of this city.
Mikey graduated from...
Deolinda R. (Rocha) Camara
Oct 23, 2018
FALL RIVER…Deolinda R. (Rocha) Camara, 83, of Fall River passed away October 23, 2018 at St. Anne’s Hospital surrounded by her family.
She was the widow of Joao Camara.
Born in Santo Antonio Alem Capelas, Sao Miguel, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose and Mary (Camara) Rocha.
Mrs....
Alvaro C. Viveiros
Oct 21, 2018
WESTPORT... Alvaro C. Viveiros, 80, of Westport passed away October 21, 2018 at St. Anne's Hospital.
He was the husband of Maria G. (Paiva) Viveiros to whom he had been married for 48 years.
Born in Capelas, Sao Miguel, Azores, he was a son of the late Jose and Isabel (Carvalho) Viveiros.
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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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