Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Maria Alda Teles
Jul 25, 2024
Maria Alda (Costa) Teles, 80, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024 at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.
She was the widow of the late Eduardo Costa Teles.
Born in Rosario da Lagoa, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose Costa and Maria Catarina (Rocha) Eleuterio.
Maria worked for the...
James P. Arruda
Jul 23, 2024
James P. Arruda, 77, of Fall River, passed away, July 23, 2024, at home, surrounded by his family.
He was the loving husband of Geraldine (Copsetta) Arruda, to whom he was married for 57 years.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Manuel V. Arruda and Belmira (Souza) Arruda.
James was a Class...
Maria Amaral
Jul 19, 2024
Maria da Paz (Cro) Amaral, 86, of Fall River passed away July 19, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River, surrounded by her family.
She was the widow of the late Jose P. Amaral.
Born in Ponta Garca, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Alvarino Cro and Estrelinha (Medeiros) Cro.
Prior to...
Paulo Carneiro
Jul 18, 2024
Paulo Carneiro, 90, of Westport, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Catholic Memorial Home, in Fall River.
He was the widower of the late Zita (DeMedeiros) Carneiro.
Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, he was a son of the late Jose Carneiro and Margarida Carneiro da Silva.
Paulo was a hard worker and spent the majority of...
Rosa Borges
Jul 7, 2024
Rosa da Gloria (Pereira) Borges, 91, of Fall River, passed away July 7, 2024 at home, surrounded by her family.
She was the widow of the late Antonio Borges.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Caetano Pereira and Matilda de Arruda Terceira.
Prior to retiring, Rosa worked as a machine...
Jose Moniz
Jun 24, 2024
Jose Moniz, 89, of Fall River passed away June 24, 2024 at Catholic Memorial Home, in Fall River.
He was the widower of the late Maria Jesus (Melo Correia) Moniz.
Born in Ribeira Grande, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel Moniz Frade and Maria Trinity (Leite) Frade.
Prior to retiring, Jose worked for most of his career at...
Nicolau T. Relvinha
Jun 24, 2024
Nicolau T. Relvinha, 56, of Fall River, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024 at home, unexpectedly.
He was the widower of Blandina (Cabral) Relvinha.
He was a son of Nicolau Carreiro Relvinha and Natalia Travassos Relvinha.
His funeral will be held 8 AM Monday, July 1st, from the Oliveira Funeral Home, 215 Columbia St., followed by a...
Frances Lilliston
Jun 20, 2024
"Granny"
Frances Rodrigues Lilliston, affectionately known as "Granny", 86, of Fall River, MA, passed away June 20, at Sacred Heart Nursing Home, in New Bedford.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Bento and Mary (Pavao) Rodrigues.
Frances had worked for most of her career as a dietary aide, at both Heritage Assisted Living, in Dartmouth, and the John...
Oriana M. Tavares
Jun 19, 2024
Oriana M. (Amaral) Tavares, 75, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, June 19, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts.
She was the widow of the late Carlos M. Tavares.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Olga Amaral.
Oriana devoted her life to creating a loving home and cherished every moment with her grandchildren....
Donald J. Medeiros
Jun 15, 2024
Donald J. Medeiros, 78, of Tiverton, passed away June 15, 2024 at home, surrounded by his family.
He was the loving husband of Anne (Pavao) Medeiros.
Born in New Bedford, he was a son of the late John Medeiros and Brazlina Medeiros.
Prior to retiring, Donald was employed as a security guard for the majority of his career.
Along with his wife, survivors include...
Linda M. Cotta
Jun 15, 2024
Linda M. (Moniz) Cotta, 69, of Little Compton, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center, in Providence, RI.
Linda is survived by her loving husband Christopher C. Cotta, her daughter Kelly Cadieux Marcondes, her siblings Denise Wood and Karen and Philip Thornsbury, and her beloved dog Ellie.
She is also survived by...
Brian Barboza
Jun 11, 2024
Brian E. Barboza, 68, of Fall River, passed away June 11th, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Ernest “Barney” Barboza and Lorraine (Pedia) Barboza.
Prior to retiring, Brian worked as a greenskeeper for the Montaup Country Club. In his free time he enjoyed volunteering for local men’s and women's...
Susan White
Jun 3, 2024
Susan Ellen (Moniz) White, 61, of Fall River, formerly of Tiverton, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, at her home.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Antone J. Moniz and Beatrice C. (Botelho) Moniz.
Susan spent the majority of her career working as a payroll specialist. In her free time, she loved going...
Joanne Larrivee
Jun 2, 2024
Larrivee, Joanne, 83, of Fall River, MA, passed away on June 2, 2024. Joanne was born on November 22, 1940, in Malden, Massachusetts, and was proud to call Boston her home for the majority of her life, including where she raised her three sons. She was a 1958 graduate of the Rice School in Boston, MA. A kind and compassionate...
Manuel Ferreira
Jun 2, 2024
Manuel S. Ferreira, Jr. of Dartmouth peacefully passed away on June 2, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on November 8, 1951, to the late Manuel S. Ferreira and Georgina Medeiros Ferreira, Manny lived a life full of warmth and laughter. After graduating from Durfee High School, Manny pursued his passion for history at UMass Dartmouth (formerly SMU),...
Manuel V. De Andrade
May 16, 2024
Manuel V. De Andrade, 88, of Fall River, passed away May 16th, 2024 at St. Anne’s Hospital, surrounded by his family.
He was the widower of the late Maria E. De Andrade.
Born Rabo de Peixe, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Enrique Vieira Andrade and Guilherme Andrade, and emigrated to this country in...
Debi Oliveira
May 15, 2024
Debi A. Oliveira, 60, of Tiverton, passed away May 15, 2024, at Newport Hospital, by her husband’s side. She was the loving spouse of Joseph Oliveira. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Adelbert Alan Martin and Helen (Plonka) Martin. She grew up in Tiverton and later lived in Assonet, before returning to Tiverton. ...
Jose Cordeiro
May 10, 2024
Jose Manuel Almeida Cordeiro, 69, of Fall River, passed away May 10th, 2024 at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River. He was the loving husband of Julieta Carvalho. Born in Feteiras, Sao Miguel, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel Cordeiro and Maria de Almeida. Prior to retiring, Jose worked in the construction industry, mostly...
Antonio Couto
May 9, 2024
Antonio De Paiva Couto, 85, of Fall River, passed away May 9th, 2024 at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River. He was the loving husband of Maria Olga (Cabral) Couto. Born in Ribeirinha, Ribeira Grande, Azores, he was a son of the late Jose do Couto Rego and Didia Janeiro Paiva. Prior to retiring, Antonio worked for...
Joseph Medeiros, Jr.
May 4, 2024
Joseph Medeiros Jr., 87, of Tiverton, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. He was the loving husband of Edith (Cordeiro) Medeiros, to whom he was married for 66 wonderful years; the two of them were inseparable. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Joseph Medeiros and Evangelina...
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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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