Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
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...
Paul V. Lopes
Jul 9, 2017
Paul V. Lopes, 63, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, died unexpectedly on Sunday July 9, 2017, in Fall River, Massachusetts. The youngest child of the late Antone J. and Emma Carreira Lopes, Paul was born on February 1, 1954 in Fall River, Massachusetts. He graduated from Tiverton High School in 1972. He went on to study percussion at Berklee College...
Agueda "Agnes" (Graca) Neves
Jul 7, 2017
FALL RIVER - Agueda "Agnes" (Graca) Neves, passed away in her 94th year, on Friday, July 7th. She was the wife of the late Manuel Joaquim Neves. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late Antonio Jose and Zulmira (Baptista) Graca; she was a lifelong resident of Fall River. Mrs. Neves worked for many years...
Richard A. Viera
Jul 5, 2017
FALL RIVER - Richard A. Viera, 78, of August Street, Fall River, died Wednesday, July 5th at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. He was the husband of Judith A. (Oliveira) Viera. Born in Sandwich, MA, he was the son of the late Antone J. Viera and Georgina (Ferreira) Silva; he was a Fall River resident for most of...
John Bartholomew Moniz
Jul 1, 2017
LAKEVILLE - John Bartholomew "Barry" Moniz, age 67, passed away on July 1, 2017 at his cousin's home in Lakeville, MA after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer. Born in Fall River, he was the beloved son of the late John and Ophelia (Canario) Moniz. Survivors include his Godparents, Elda and George Amaral of Somerset, MA, his...
Christopher J. Oliveira
Jun 29, 2017
FALL RIVER… Christopher J. Oliveira, 39, of Fall River passed away June 29, 2017. Born in Fall River, he was a son Jose M. and Maria C. (De Oliveira) Oliveira and had been a lifelong resident of this city. Mr. Oliveira enjoyed working on cars. Along with his parents, survivors include his 5 brothers; Joseph Oliveira of Fall River,...
Robert "Bob" Medeiros
Jun 29, 2017
FALL RIVER… Robert "Bob" Medeiros, 74, of Tiverton passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017 at St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River. He was the loving husband of Glenna "Lynn" (Muncy) Medeiros. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Antone and Mary (Michaels) Medeiros. Bob was a member of St. Anne's Fraternity, the Sportsman Club and...
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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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