Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
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...
Edward P. Souza
Aug 3, 2017
FALL RIVER…Edward P. Souza, age 96, of Fall River passed away at home on August 3, 2017. He was the loving husband of the late Constance (Nobrega) Souza. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Guilhermina (Cambra) and Petronil P. Souza. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II, having served as Petty Officer...
Charles C. Franco
Jul 24, 2017
FALL RIVER…Charles C. Franco, 80, of Fall River passed away peacefully at his home on July 24, 2017. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Antone and Mariana (Costa) Franco. Charlie is survived by his daughters: Karen, Kathy & Bridgett, 4 grandchildren, 4 brothers, 2 sisters, and many other relatives and special friends. Memorial service...
Lorraine J. (Belmore) Arruda
Jul 20, 2017
TIVERTON…Lorraine J. (Belmore) Arruda, 86, of Tiverton passed away at Warren Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center . She was the widow of Lindorpho "Rudy" Arruda. She was born in Fall River a daughter of the late Joseph E. and Emma (Paul) Belmore and had lived in Tiverton for over 37 years. She was a Lead Lady with Sarama Lighting,...
Mary A. (Machado) McDaniel
Jul 19, 2017
SOMERSET… Mary A. (Machado) McDaniel, 77, of Somerset passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at her home. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Olivia (Oliveira) Machado and had lived in Somerset since 2014. Mrs. McDaniel had worked as a self employed Commercial Painter for many years. She was a member of Our...
Suzanne M. (Poirier) Silvernail
Jul 17, 2017
TIVERTON… Suzanne M. (Poirier) Silvernail, 70, of Tiverton passed away Monday, July 17, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Cambridge, MA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas F. and Marion S. (Crehan) Poirier and had lived in Tiverton for the past 10 years. Suzanne worked for 45 years as a nurse for...
Angelina “Angie” (Perry) Freitas
Jul 16, 2017
FALL RIVER - Angelina "Angie" (Perry) Freitas, 93 of Fall River passed away Sunday, July, 16, 2017, at Southpointe Rehabilitation Center. She was the widow of Thomas Farias and Thomas Freitas. She was born in Fall River a daughter of the late Alfred and Mary (Silvia) Perry and had been a lifelong resident of the city. Angie started her...
Janet E. (Hanna) Viveiros
Jul 13, 2017
Janet E. (Hanna) Viveiros, age 59, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Rhode Island Hospital with her loving family and friends by her side. She was born on February 27th, 1958 in Quebec, Canada to John (Jack) and Eleanor Hanna. She was a devoted wife, mother, and loving friend who always put others needs before her own and...
Maria Fatima Antao-Martins
Jul 11, 2017
FALL RIVER - Maria Fatima Antao-Martins, 60, of North Main St., Fall River, died Tuesday, July 11th at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of Luis Antao. Born in Terceira, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Jose and Alda (Silveira) Martins; she lived most of her life in Fall River and was a member of Santo...
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