Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Rolando P. Raposo
Nov 19, 2015
FALL RIVER... Rolando P. Raposo, 100, of Fall River, formerly of Attleboro, passed away November 19th at Catholic Memorial Home. He was the widower of the late Maria Louisa (Pereira-de Medeiros) Raposo. Born in Achadinha, Sao Miguel, Azores, he was a son of the late Cristiano and Maria (Pacheco) Raposo. Mr. Raposo moved to the United States n 1968...
Gualter M. Carvalho
Nov 18, 2015
Gualter M. Carvalho, 76, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday at St. Anne's Hospital. He was the husband of Venilde (Castro) Carvalho. Born in Feteiras do Sul, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Manuel da Costa Carvalho and Maria da Gloria (Costa) Carvalho; he lived in Fall River for many years. He was a communicant of Santo...
John L. Oliveira
Nov 17, 2015
SWANSEA... John L. Oliveira, 68, of Swansea passed away November 17, 2015 at his home. He was the husband of Kathleen (Paulino) Oliveira. Born in St. Vincent Ferreira, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel and Rosa (Farias) Oliveira and has been in the Fall River/Swansea area since 1955. Mr. Oliveira enjoyed gardening, dogs, soccer,...
Joanne E. Foster
Nov 10, 2015
Joanne E. Foster, 57, of Fall River, a insurance underwriter, died Tuesday, Nov. 10th at home. She was the former wife of David Robinson. Born in Weymouth, MA, she was a daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Billings) Foster; she lived in Weymouth before locating to this city 16 years ago. Ms. Foster worked for AMICA Insuance Co....
Antonio F. Botelho
Nov 6, 2015
Antonio F. Botelho, 62, of Fall River, died Friday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Maria Natalia (Costa) Botelho. Born in Santa Barbara, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Antonio and Salvina (Cabral) Botelho; he lived in Fall River since 1984 and was a member of Santo Christo Church. Mr. Botelho worked...
Manuel Moniz
Nov 2, 2015
Manuel Moniz, 89, of Milliken Blvd., Fall River, formerly of Swansea, a retired custodian, died Monday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Evelyn (Rua) Moniz. Born in Tiverton, RI, he was a son of the late Manuel and Mary (Patricio) Moniz; he lived in Swansea for over 30 years before moving to Fall River. He was...
Maria F. DaPonte
Oct 30, 2015
Maria F. (Valadao-Furtado) DaPonte, 81, of Pleasant St., Fall River, formerly of Fountain St., died Friday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Francisco DaPonte. Born in Vila Nordeste, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose and Maria Conceicao (Valadao) Furtado; she lived in Fall River since 1971. Mrs. DaPonte worked...
Matthew A. Mello
Oct 16, 2015
Matthew A. Mello, 26, of County St., Somerset, MA, died Friday, October 16th at home unexpectedly. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of Patricia A. Mello and step-son of Dennis Ryder of Somerset; he lived most of his life in Somerset and attended Somerset Schools. Matthew formerly worked as a stocker at Stop & Shop in...
Maria Jose Carvalho
Oct 15, 2015
Maria Jose (Azevedo) Carvalho, 67, of Swansea, died Thursday at St. Anne's Hospital. She was the wife of the late John F. Carvalho. Born in Rabo de Peixe, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Maria Diamantina Azevedo; she lived in Swansea for past 38 years. Mrs. Carvalho worked for many years as a...
Antoinette B. "Ann" (Kowalski) Floyd
Oct 13, 2015
FALL RIVER… Antoinette B. "Ann" (Kowalski) Floyd, 95, of Fall River passed away October 13, 2015 at Kimwell Nursing Home. Born in Fall River, she was wife of the late Murl A. Floyd and daughter of the late John and Barbara (Roman) Kowalski. Mrs. Floyd was a veteran on the United States Navy, serving in the WAVES during WWII...
Vasco V. Araujo
Oct 8, 2015
Vasco V. Araujo, 79, of Fall River, died Thursday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Maria Norbina (Oilveira-Aguiar) Araujo. Born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Joao Viveiros Araujo and Maria Encarnacao (Correia) Araujo; he lived in this country since 1978. Mr. Araujo worked as a stocker at the former...
Albert Medeiros
Oct 7, 2015
Albert Medeiros, 98, of Fall River, died Wednesday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Odilia (Chaves) Medeiros. Born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Henry and Maria dos Anjos (Botelho) Medeiros; he emigrated to this country in 1954 and was a member of Santo Christo Church. Mr. Medeiros...
Antonio Elizardo Caetano
Oct 6, 2015
Antonio Elizardo Caetano, 77, of Somerset Ridge Center, Brayton Ave., Somerset, formerly of Fall River, a retired maintenance man, died Tuesday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Rosa (Borges) Caetano of E. Providence. Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel and Beatrice (Elizardo) Caetano; he emigrated to this country...
Alfred T. Moniz
Oct 4, 2015
Alfred T. Moniz, 91, formerly of Doolan Apts. and Harrison St., Fall River, died Sunday at Somerset Ridge Center. He was the husband of the late Laura (Terceira) Moniz. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late Manuel T. and Rosa (Raulino) Moniz; he lived most of his life in Fall River. He attended Fall...
Alice Medeiros
Oct 2, 2015
Alice Medeiros, 96, of Bay St., Fall River, a retired garment worker, died Friday at Southpointe Rehab. and Skilled Care Center. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late Joseph F. and Alice (Alves) Medeiros; she was a lifelong resident of this city and a former member of the former Our Lady of Angel's Church,...
Margarida da Luz Andre
Sep 18, 2015
Margarida (Sousa) da Luz Andre, 90, of Fall River, a beloved mother, grandmother & great-grandmother, passed away Friday, Sept. 18th at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was the wife of the late Antonio Borges da Luz Andre. Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose Machado Sousa and Maria dos Anjos...
Bruce Carvalho, Jr.
Sep 17, 2015
Bruce Carvalho, Jr., 37, of Fall River, a former laborer, died Sept. 17th at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. He was the husband of Elsa C. (Pacheco) Carvalho. Born in Fall River, MA, a son of Bruce and Norma (Lachance) Carvalho of Fall River; he lived all of his life in Fall River and formerly worked in the...
Rita Lavoie
Sep 15, 2015
Rita (Chandler) Lavoie, 89, of Bracket Ave., Tiverton, formerly of Hooper St., a homemaker, died Tuesday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Lionel E. Lavoie. Born in New Bedford, MA, she was a daughter of the late Robert A. and Lydia (Richards) Chandler; she lived most of her life in New Bedford and Tiverton....
Richard R. Gaudreau
Sep 9, 2015
Richard R. Gaudreau, 80, of Tiverton, RI, a retired maintenace man, died Wednesday, Sept. 9th at home. He was the husband of Dolores M. (Amaral) Gaudreau. Born in Somerset, MA, he was a son of the late Romeo and Rosalie (Richards) Gaudreau; he resided in Tiverton for the past 25 years. Mr. Gaudreau worked for Cape Cod Potato Chips...
Cheryl A. Paquete
Sep 8, 2015
Cheryl A. (Da Ponte) Paquette, 59, of Fall River, died Tuesday Sept. 8th at Somerset Ridge Center in Somerset. She was the former wife of David Paquette of Fall River. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Lorraine (Almas) Da Ponte; she was a lifelong resident of Fall River. She was formerly...
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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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