Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
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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Michael Pacheco
Oct 20, 2018
FALL RIVER… Michael Pacheco, 35, of Fall River passed away Saturday, October, 20, 2018 at St. Anne’s Hospital.
He was the husband of Amanda (Minville) Pacheco of Fall River.
He was born in Fall River a son of Fernando Pacheco and the late Theresa (Amaral Pacheco) Pacheco.
Mr. Pacheco was employed...
Elias F. Pacheco
Oct 13, 2018
FALL RIVER... Elias F. Pacheco, 92, of Fall River passed away October 13, 2018 at his home.
He was the husband of Maria Dos Anjos (Pacheco) Pacheco to whom he had been married for 55 years.
Born in Porto Formoso, Azores, he was a son of the late Antonio and Maria Conceisao (Rodrigues)...
Maria A. dos Reis
Oct 12, 2018
FALL RIVER….Maria A. (Dianisio) dos Reis, 97 of Fall River passed away October 12, 2018 at the Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Care Center.
She was the widow of Silvino M. dos Reis.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose do Rego and Rose (Medeiros) Dianisio.
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Clarice R. Rezendes
Oct 11, 2018
FALL RIVER…Clarice R. Rezendes, 87, of Fall River passed away October 11, 2018 at her home.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel H. and Rose (Medeiros) Rezendes.
Ms Rezendes worked for many years as a Machine Operator in the local Garment Industry. She was a Member of...
Robert Durfee
Oct 8, 2018
FALL RIVER … Robert Durfee, 68, of Fall River passed away Monday, October 8, 2018 at the West Roxbury Veteran’s Administration Hospital.
He was the husband of Carol (DaPonte) Durfee of Fall River.
He was born in Fall River, a son of Josephine (Silvia) Durfee of Tiverton and the late Edmund Durfee. He...
Jose Medeiros, Jr.
Sep 29, 2018
SWANSEA... Jose Medeiros, Jr., 79, of Swansea passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River.
He was the husband of Maria H. (Furnas) Medeiros of Swansea.
Born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Jose and Isabel (Souza) Medeiros.
Mr. Medeiros...
Steven J. Arruda
Sep 24, 2018
Steven John Arruda of Fall River passed early morning September 24, 2018 after a short but heartbreaking battle with pancreatic cancer. Steve was deeply loved by his family and friends, and was often looked at as a protector of those he loved. Steve loved riding his Honda Gold Wing motorcycle, watching old Westerns and Sci-fi, and taking his camper...
Manuel M. Alves
Sep 20, 2018
FALL RIVER... Manuel M. Alves, 80, of Fall River passed away September 20, 2018 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. He was the husband of Maria Fatima (Machado) Alves to whom he had been married for 40 years. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, he was a son of the late Assuncao Alves and Joseph Costa. Mr. Alves was a communicant...
Kelly J. Botelho
Sep 17, 2018
PROVIDENCE… Kelly J. Botelho, 49, of Fall River passed away, Monday, September 17, 2018 at Rhode Island Hospital.
She was born in Fall River a daughter of Shirley (Jordan) Botelho of Fall River and the late John C. Botelho and had lived most of her life in Fall River.
Kelly was employed as...
Teresa DeOliveira
Sep 16, 2018
FALL RIVER… Teresa (Pimentel) DeOliveira, 89, of Fall River passed away September 16, 2018 at St. Anne’s Hospital.
She was the widow of Antonio DeOliveira.
Born in Santa Antonio Alem Capellas, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose Pimentel and Clara Dos Anjes (Martins) Pimentel.
Mrs. DeOliveira...
Eleanor B. Struba
Sep 16, 2018
FALL RIVER… Eleanor B. (Viveros) Struba, 91, of Fall River passed away September 16, 2018 at her home.
She was the widow of John R. Struba.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late John P. and Mary A. (Rodrigues) Viveiros and had been a lifelong resident of this city....
Irene Marie Grota
Sep 12, 2018
TIVERTON… Irene M. Grota, 79, of Tiverton passed away at home Wednesday.
She was born in Tiverton a daughter of the late Joaquin M. and Honorina (Bento) Grota and had been a lifelong resident of Tiverton.
Ms. Grota was a Special Education Teacher for Mt. Hope High School (now called Bristol Warren Regional...
Maria Jose (Mateus) Fernandes
Sep 4, 2018
FALL RIVER...Maria J. (Mateus) Fernandes, 101, of Fall River passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at Catholic Memorial Home. She was the widow of Manuel J. Fernandes. Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel F. and Maria dos Anjos (Medeiros) Mateus. Mrs. Fernandes was a communicant of Santo Christo Church, Fall River...
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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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