Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Michael Simao
Oct 26, 2017
Michael Simao, 45 of Atlanta, GA left to be in the arms of our Lord on October 26, 2017. He was born and raised in Fall River, a son of Jose and Fatima Simao. In 1996, He moved to Atlanta to start a new chapter in his life. During his time in Atlanta, Michael was able to reach out...
Dolores M. Rebelo
Oct 20, 2017
PROVIDENCE …Dolores M. (Leonardo) Rebelo, 81, of Fall River passed away at Rhode Island Hospital, Friday, October 20, 2017. She is the wife of Jose S. Rebelo of Fall River. She was born in Feteiras do Sul, St. Michael, Azores a daughter of the late Manuel and Maria L. (Ferreira) Leonardo and had lived in this country since 1974....
Dimas A. Botelho
Oct 17, 2017
FALL RIVER… Dimas A. Botelho, 61, of Fall River passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Charlton Memorial Hospital, Fall River. He was the husband of Maria Diamantina (Pereira) Botelho to whom he was married for 39 years. Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Fortunado and Gloria (Travasos) Botelho. He had moved to...
Keith R. Fernandes
Oct 11, 2017
CRANSTON - Keith R. Fernandes, 40, of Tiverton, RI, a talented carpenter and craftsman, died Wednesday, October 11th. He was the former husband of Alycia (Trznadel) Fernandes of Little Compton. Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of Edward Fernandes of Swansea and Marie Denise VanCala of Tiverton; he lived in Tiverton for most of his life....
Maria E. Borges
Oct 9, 2017
FALL RIVER - Maria Encarnacao (Pacheco) Borges, 92, of Catholic Memorial Home, 2446 Highland Ave., Fall River, a retired garment worker, died Monday, Oct. 9th at the home. She was the wife of the late Manuel R. Borges. Born in Fazenda de Nordeste, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Soares Cabral and Maria da...
Noema (Rapoza) Branco
Oct 3, 2017
FALL RIVER… Noema "Amy" (Rapoza) Branco, 91, of Fall River formerly of Somerset passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017. She was the widow of George R. "Boots" Branco. She was born in Fall River a daughter of the late Manuel and Delfina (Souza-Gaspar) Rapoza and had lived in Somerset for many years. Mrs. Branco was employed as an Assembler/...
Norbina DoMonte) (Pacheco) DaSilva
Sep 28, 2017
FALL RIVER… Norbina (Pacheco DoMonte) DaSilva, 78, of Fall River passed away September 28, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Jose Alberto DaSilva of Fall River. She was born in Porto Formoso, St. Michael, Azores a daughter of the late Jose and Alexandrina (Pacheco) DoMonte and has lived in Fall River...
Steven J. Peixoto
Sep 28, 2017
FALL RIVER… Steven J. Peixoto, 49, of Fall River passed away September 28, 2017. He was born in Fall River a son of Joseph and Sarah (Peixoto) Peixoto. Steven enjoyed making modles, the outdoors, and spending time with his children. Survivors include 2 sons: Ashton Peixoto and Clayton S. Peixoto both of Fall River, 2 brothers: David V. Peixoto...
Jose Francisco S. Carvalho
Sep 21, 2017
FALL RIVER - Jose Francisco S. Carvalho, 67, of Fall River, a retired machine operator, died Thursday, September 21st at home unexpectedly. He was the husband of Normanda (Miguel) Carvalho. Born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Augustinho and Maria do Carmo (Sousa) Carvalho; he lived in Fall River since 1966. Mr. Carvalho...
Maria Libania Borges
Sep 20, 2017
FALL RIVER - Maria Libania (Pimentel) Borges, 87, of Mulberry St., Fall River, a retired garment worker, died Wednesday, September 20th at Catholic Memorial Home. She was the wife of the late Jaime M. Borges. Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Pimentel Pinheiro and Libania Maria (Melo) Pimentel; she lived in...
Manuel Pacheco
Sep 6, 2017
NEWPORT - Manuel Pacheco, 76, of Fall River, died Wednesday, September 6th at Newport Hospital. He was the husband of Kathleen (Rodrigues) Pacheco. Born in Porto Formoso, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Jose and Elvira (Marques) Pacheco, he lived in Fall River for most of his life and was a member of Good Shepherd...
Alice Jane Moreira
Sep 4, 2017
NEW HAMPSHIRE - Alice Jane (Linhares) Moreira, 90, of Hopkinton, NH, formerly of Montgomery St., Tiverton, RI; died Monday, Sept. 4th at Concord Regional VNA Hospice House in Concord. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Moreira. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Carvalho) Linhares; she lived in...
Constance Bourget
Sep 1, 2017
SOMERSET - Constance (Souza) Bourget, 92, of Somerset, MA, a homemaker, died Friday, September 1st at home. She was the wife of the late Gilbert Bourget. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Francisco and Constance (Medeiros) Souza; she lived in Somerset for most of her life and was a parishioner of St. John...
Joaquim M. Mathias
Aug 30, 2017
FALL RIVER… Joaquim "Jack" "Zeke" M. Mathias, 89, of Fall River passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at his home. He was the husband of Hilda (Cadima) Mathias of Fall River to whom he was married for 67 years. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Manuel Marques and Maria (Moniz) Matias. Mr. Mathias was...
Gilbert M. Cabeceiras
Aug 20, 2017
FALL RIVER - Gilbert M. "Cabby" Cabeceiras, 88, of Assonet, MA, a retired textile worker, died Sunday, August 20th at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Eleanor (Peterson) Cabeceiras and Ruthanne (Waring) Cabeceiras. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late Francisco and Philomena (Motta) Cabeceiras, he lived in Assonet and...
John H. Pacheco
Aug 19, 2017
FALL RIVER - John H. Pacheco, 82, of Tiverton, RI, died Saturday, August 19th at St. Anne's Hospital unexpectedly. He was the husband of Judith A. (Welsh) Pacheco. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late John F. and Anita (Henry) Pacheco; he was a lifelong resident of Tiverton and a communicant of Holy Ghost...
Kenneth F. Braz
Aug 18, 2017
PROVIDENCE - Kenneth F. Braz, 63, of Johnston, RI, died Friday, August 18th at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved companion of Ellen Brady. Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late co-owner of Braz Brothers Market of Tiverton Alfred Braz and Mary (Francis) Braz, he lived in Johnston for the past 16 years....
Emily Medeiros
Aug 16, 2017
BOSTON - Emily (Pacheco) Medeiros, 72, of Westport, MA, died Wednesday, August 16th at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. She was the wife of the late Orlando Medeiros. Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Luis and Georgina (Da Costa) Pacheco, she lived in Westport for most of her life. Mrs. Medeiros worked...
Brian F. Medeiros
Aug 9, 2017
GEORGIA - Brian F. Medeiros, 49, of Atlanta, Georgia, formerly of Somerset, died Wednesday, August 9th at Piedmont Hospital in Georgia. He was the husband of Marusa Isabella Debrini. Born in Fall River, MA, a son of Norman J. and Janice R. (Oliveira) Mello of Somerset. He was a graduate of Somerset High School, class of 1985. Brian worked...
Lillian D. Souza
Aug 4, 2017
TIVERTON… Lillian D. Souza, 85, of Tiverton passed away August 4, 2017 at Silver Creek Manor in Bristo, RI. Born in Tiverton, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (Costa) Souza. Ms. Souza enjoyed reading. She is survived by her sister, Almiranda Souza of Tiverton. Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be held...
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