Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Maria C. Pavao
Jun 13, 2017
ARIZONA - Maria C. (Benevides) Pavao, 87, of Florence, Arizona, formerly of Raymond St., Fall River, a retired garment worker, died Tuesday, June 13th at home. She was the wife of the late Hermano Lourenco and Alfredo R. Pavao. Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Angelina (Cabral-Cordeiro) Benevides; she lived in...
Maria G. Lima
Jun 10, 2017
NEW BEDFORD - Maria G. (Silva) Lima, 91, of New Bedford, a homemaker, died Saturday, June 10th at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Isabel (Moniz) Silva; she emigrated to this country in 1966 and lived in New Bedford and Fall River. She was a...
Agostinho T. Andrade
Jun 10, 2017
BOSTON - Agostinho T. Andrade, 58, of Grant Street, Fall River, a construction laborer, died Saturday, June 10th at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. Born in Rabo de Peixe concelho de Ribeira Grande, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Agostinho Tomas De Andrade and Maria de Jesus de Sousa Medeiros De Andrade. Mr. Andrade worked...
Hilda S. Mendonca
May 25, 2017
FALL RIVER - Hilda S. (Manteiga) Mendonca, 91, Somerset, a retired social worker, died Thursday, May 25th at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late August Mendonca. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late Antonio S. and Maria (Cordeiro) Manteiga; she lived in Somerset since 1968 and was a communicant of...
John Dias
May 25, 2017
FALL RIVER - John Dias, also known as Joao, 97, of Fall River, a retired entrepreneur and insurance broker, died Thursday, May 25th at St. Anne's Hospital. He was the husband of Maria Jose (Raposo) Dias. Born in Feteiras do Sul, Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Joao Dias de Medeiros and Francisca...
Aida Botelho
May 17, 2017
FALL RIVER - Aida (Correia) Botelho, 83, of Fall River, a retired garment worker, died Wednesday at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Antonio Botelho. Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joao and Ilda do Espirito Santo (Furtado) Correia; she emigrated to this country...
Joao P. Martins
May 14, 2017
FALL RIVER - Joao P. Martins, 78, of Dundee St., Fall River, died Sunday, May 14th at St. Anne's Hospital. He was the husband of Maria Lurdes (Martins) Martins. Born in Ciboes Terras de Bouro Braga Portugal, he was a son of the late Joao Batista Martins and Florinda Custodia Pereira; he emigrated to this country in 1996. While...
Donna M. Garant
May 14, 2017
FALL RIVER - Donna M. (Sardinha) Garant, 59, of Fall River, a school teacher, died Sunday, May 14th unexpectedly at home. She was the wife of Kenneth J. Garant. Born in and a lifelong resident of Fall River, Donna was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, class of 1975. She attended Bristol Community College, Bridgewater State University and...
Evangeline "Vangie" Jandro
May 7, 2017
TIVERTON - Evangeline "Vangie" (Arruda) Jandro, 78, a retired garment worker, died Sunday, May 7th at home. She was the wife of the late Norman L. Jandro. Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Pimentel) Arruda; she lived in Tiverton for most of her life. Mrs. Jandro worked as a seamstress...
Robert "The barber" Perry
Apr 30, 2017
PROVIDENCE - Robert "The Barber" Perry, 69, of Fall River, died Sunday, April 30th at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. He was the husband of Yvonne M. (Obed) Perry. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late Bento F. and Bertha (Dupre) Perry; he was a lifelong resident of Fall River. Mr. Perry was a...
Lauretta R. Machado
Apr 30, 2017
FALL RIVER - Lauretta R. (Fluet) Machado, 94, of Middle St., died on Sunday, April 30th at home. Born in and a lifelong resident of Fall River, she was the wife of the late Joseph Machado and the daughter of the late Edward and Rosilda (Belanger) Fluet. She was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School Class of 1940...
Mario J. Raposo
Apr 28, 2017
FALL RIVER - Mario J. Raposo, 60, Plymouth Ave., Fall River, died Friday, April 28th at home after an illness. He was the husband of Dalia (Botelho) Raposo. Born in Faja de Cima, St. Michael, Azores, a son of Maria Assuncao (Cordeiro) Raposo of St. Michael, Azores and the late Francisco Raposo; Mr. Raposo emigrated to this country in...
Charles C. Pereira
Apr 28, 2017
SOMERSET - Charles C. Pereira, 99, of Fall River, died Friday, April 28th at Clifton Rehabilitative Nursing Center in Somerset. He was the husband of the late Hilda (Mendonca) Pereira. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late Carlos Cabral Pereira and Maria (Pacheco) Pereira; he lived in Fall River for most of his life....
Alice Correia
Apr 19, 2017
FALL RIVER - Alice (Almeida) Correia, 93, of Orswell St., Fall River, died Wednesday, April 19th at Southpointe Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late Frank M. "Flash" Correia. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the Alexander and Filomena (Medeiros) Almeida Viveiros; she was a lifelong resident of Fall River....
Donald W. "Bill" Dupere
Apr 12, 2017
TIVERTON - Donald "Bill" William Dupere, age 83, of Tiverton, formerly of Westport, passed away on April 12th and was reunited with his beloved wife Pauline of 62 years. Born in Fall River, he was the son the late Theresa Tessier and Leo Dupere. Bill was a United States Army veteran who served during the Korean War. Before retiring...
William "Billy" Soares
Apr 6, 2017
On April 6, 2017, after a short illness, the earth lost one of its kindest souls. William "Billy" Soares. Visitation and a Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 22nd 4-6 p.m., at Oliveira Funeral Home, 2064 South Main Street, Fall River, MA. As he walked through life he shared a smile with all he met. So stop...
Judith M. LePage
Mar 30, 2017
FALL RIVER - Judith M. (Arruda) LePage, 70, of Fall River, died Thursday, March 30th at St. Anne's Hospital. She was the wife of Leo J. LePage, Jr. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late Joseph C. and Rosalina (Motta) Arruda; she was a lifelong resident of Fall River. She was a graduate of...
Dennis Moniz
Mar 24, 2017
FALL RIVER - Dennis Moniz, 86, of Harris Dr., Tiverton, RI, died Friday, March 24th at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Barbara Ann (Medeiros) Moniz. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late Manuel and Mary Adeline (Rego) Moniz; he lived in Tiverton for the past 45 years. He was...
Jose E. Vicente
Mar 21, 2017
FALL RIVER - Jose E. "Joe Vee" Vicente, 58, of Rodman St., Fall River, died Tuesday, March 21st at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. He was the husband of Ilda C. (Caetano) Vicente. Born in Ajuda da Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, a son of Maria (Almeida) Vicente of Westport, MA and the late Jose Vicente; he lived in...
Dora M. Martinho
Mar 19, 2017
FALL RIVER - Dora M. (Vasconcelos) Martinho, 77, of New Jersey Ave., Somerset, MA, died Sunday, March 19th at St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River. She was the wife of the late Antonio V. Martinho. Born in Povoacao, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Camilo D. and Noemia (Medeiros) Vasconcelos; she lived in Somerset since...
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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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