Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
John F. "Jack" Duarte
Aug 30, 2016
FALL RIVER…. John F. "Jack" Duarte, 67, of Tiverton, RI, received his angel wings on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. Beloved husband of Grace (Lowney) Duarte and father of Alyson Duarte and her boyfriend Patrick Rioux, Jr. of Fall River, David Duarte (Fall River Firefighter) and his wife Jessica of Westport, MA and the late Jason Duarte, grandfather of Lane...
Grace Souza
Aug 27, 2016
FALL RIVER … Grace (Duarte) Sousa, 40, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016. She was born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of Maria Lucy (Medeiros) Viegas of Fall River and the late John Duarte; and had lived in Fall River most of her life. She was a carpenter with the Carpenter's Union in Boston....
Ruth B. Troia
Aug 26, 2016
Ruth B. Troia, 92, of Catholic Memorial Home, 2446 Highland Ave., formerly of Newhall St., a retired garment worker, died Friday, Aug. 26th at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Joseph Troia. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Mary Souza; she was a resident of Fall River...
Dinis Viveiros
Aug 24, 2016
Dinis Viveiros, 71, of William St., Fall River, a retired textile worker, died Wednesday, August 24th at home. He was the husband of Maria Fatima (Oliveira) Viveiros. Born in Sao Antonio alem Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Jose Viveiros Homem and Maria Jose Viveiros; he emigrated to this country in 1969 and was...
Antero A. Botelho
Aug 18, 2016
Antero A. "Ted" Botelho, 51, of Fall River, died Thursday, August 18th at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, a son of Maria L. (Medeiros) Botelho of Fall River and the late Jose R. Botelho; he lived most of his life in Fall River and was a member of Santo Christo Church. He enjoyed family gatherings...
Eugenia Mello
Aug 18, 2016
Eugenia (Verissima) Ferreira Mello of Fall River, passed away on August 18, 2016, in her home after a brief illness at the age of 91. She was born in Fall River, daughter of the late Lauriano Ferreira and Cristina Costa. At the age of 18 months, she moved with her family to Furnas, Sao Miguel, Azores, where she grew...
Fernando M. Pereira
Aug 16, 2016
Fernando M. Pereira, 58, of Fall River, a former carpenter and garment worker, died Tuesday, Aug. 16th at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Maria C. (Da Ponte) Pereira. Born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Luiz M. and Luiza C. (Medeiros) Pereira; he emigrated to this country when he was...
Bellma "Billie" Ferreira
Aug 9, 2016
Bellma "Billie" (Mello) Ferreira, 93, of Tiverton, RI, formerly of Fall River, died Tuesday at St. Anne's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Joseph "Za Za" Ferreira. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late John P. and Albertina (Perreira) Mello; she lived most of her life in Fall River and was a...
Maria Isabel Medeiros
Aug 4, 2016
Maria I. (Medeiros) Medeiros, better known as Isabel, 78, of Manchester St., Fall River, a retired sewing machine operator, died Thursday at Philip Hulitar Hospice and Palliative Care in Providence. She was the wife of the late Jacinto da Costa Medeiros. Born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Roque) Pacheco-Medeiros;...
Manuel S. Ferreira
Jul 24, 2016
Manuel S. Ferreira, 85, of Frank B. Oliveira Apartments, 170 William St., a retired textile worker, died Sunday, July 24th at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the former husband of Gloria (Melo) Ferreira. Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Antonio de Sousa Carreiro and Maria dos Anjos Ferreira; he emigrated to this...
Virginia Bernard
Jul 20, 2016
Virginia (Freitas) Bernard, 96, formerly of Mulberry St., died Wednesday, July 20th at Clifton Rehabilitation Nursing Center in Somerset. She was the wife of the late Dennis Bernard. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Laurenco) Freitas; she lived most of her life in Fall River and was a communicant of...
Andrea J. Souza
Jul 19, 2016
Andrea J. (Costa) Souza passed away Tuesday, July 19th at home from Leukemia. She was the daughter of the late Anne (Canole) Costa and Manuel P. Costa. Born in Fall River, MA, she lived some time in Westfield, Mass. She was the wife of the late John Souza who passed away 10 yrs ago and who she loved deeply....
Betty L. Williams
Jul 14, 2016
FALL RIVER HERALD NEWS OBITUARY WITH PHOTO TO APPEAR IN SATURDAY'S NEWSPAPER, JULY 16th 2016 PLEASE CALL 508-672-4768 WITH ANY QUESTIONS. Betty L. (Medeiros) Williams, 78, of Hancock St., Tiverton, formerly of Main Rd., a retired bus driver for many years, died Thursday, July 14th at St. Anne's Hospital. She was the wife of the late William A. "Bill"...
James F. Pelletier
Jul 3, 2016
James F. Pelletier, 69, of 1056 Allen St., No. Dartmouth, formerly of Fall River, died Sunday at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late William J. and Blanche M. (Montgomery) Pelletier; he lived most of his life in Fall River. He is survived by two sisters, Lillian Correia...
Frederick G. March
Jun 27, 2016
PORTSMOUTH, RI… Frederick G. March, 79, of Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Royalston, MA. Born in Somerville, MA on Sept. 19, 1936, only child of the late Archibald G. and Mary I. (Burke). Served honorably in the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division during the Korean War. Survived by wife Ellin (Barry) and children Jeffrey, wife Leona; Kenneth, wife Judith;...
Adeline Pereira
Jun 8, 2016
NEW BEDFORD… Adeline (Cordeiro) Pereira, 93, of Division St., Fall River, died Wednesday, June 8th at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. She was the wife of the late Edward V. Pereira. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Isabel (Rapoza) Cordeiro; she was a lifelong resident of this city and a...
Dennis P. Moniz
May 26, 2016
FALL RIVER.…Dennis P. Moniz, 66, of Buckley St., Fall River, died Thursday, May 26th at Charlton Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was the husband of Cynthia M. (Almas) Moniz. Born in Fall River, MA, a son of Alice (Ferreira) Medeiros of Fall River and the late John B. Moniz; he was a lifelong resident...
Tiberio F. Borges
May 23, 2016
SWANSEA… Tiberio F. Borges, 75, of Swansea passed away at home surrounded by his loving family, Monday, May 23, 2016. He was the husband of Maria I. (Figueira Fortuna) Borges. He was born in Povoacao, St. Michael, Azores a son of the late Jose, Jr and Maria (Moniz Franco) Borges and had lived in Swansea for the last 30...
Manuel J. Abrantes
May 22, 2016
FALL RIVER … Manuel J. Abrantes, 53, of Fall River passed away May 22, 2016 after a brief illness. He was born in Fall River a son of Edward Abrantes of St. Petersburg, FL and the late Gloria (Alves) Abrantes and stepson of the late Christine Abrantes and had been a lifelong resident of this city. He was the...
Clifford A. Costa
Apr 29, 2016
FALL RIVER… Clifford A. Costa, 71, of Fall River passed away April 29, 2016 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Rose Marie (Carpenter) Costa. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Antone and Ermelinda (Medeiros) Costa. Mr. Costa worked as a Laminator for Orlon Corp. of East Providence, Keene Corp, and Raytheon....
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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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