Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Sarah St. Laurent
Sep 9, 2014
Sarah (Medeiros) St. Laurent, 93, of Fall River Jewish Home, a retired garment worker, died Tuesday at the home. She was the wife of the late John J. St. Laurent. Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late August and Mary (Franco) Medeiros; she lived in Fall River for most of her life. She worked...
Frank J. Silvia
Aug 26, 2014
Herald News Obituary with "PHOTO" for Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014 Frank J. Silvia, 95, of Fall River, died Tuesday at Somerset Ridge Center. Born in Tiverton, RI, he was a son of the late Joseph and Evangelina (Machado) Silvia; he lived most of his life in Tiverton and was a communicant of the Holy Ghost Church. He was a...
Manuel Garcia
Aug 21, 2014
Manuel "Mosquita" Garcia, 101, of Fall River, a talented electrician for many years, passed away on Thursday in order to celebrate his 101st birthday with the Lord and his late wife. He was the loving husband of the late Maria Jose (Furtado) Garcia. Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Anthony and...
Dorothy Medeiros
Aug 17, 2014
Dorothy (Oliveira) Araujo Medeiros, 94, of Lowell, MA, formerly of Fall River, a retired garment worker, died Sunday at Town & Country Health Care Center in Lowell. She was the wife of the late John Araujo and Alvin Medeiros. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late Christian and Florence (Simao) Oliveira; she moved to...
Craig F. Andrade
Aug 6, 2014
Herald News Obituary with "PHOTO" for Friday, August 8, 2014 Craig F. Andrade, 51, of Fall River, a welder, died Wednesday at home. He was the husband of Maria Cida (Martin) Andrade. Born in Fall River, MA, a son of Vivian (Costa) Moquin of Fall River and the late Francis Andrade; he was a lifelong resident of Fall River....
Maria Jose Diogo
Aug 2, 2014
Maria Jose (Tavares) Diogo, 88, of Tecumseh St., a homemaker, died Saturday at home. She was the wife of the late Manuel M. Diogo. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Antonia (Arruda) Tavares; she emigrated to this country in 1967 and was a longtime member of the former St. Peter...
Donald G. DeCosta
Aug 1, 2014
Donald G. DeCosta, 63, of Fall River, died Friday, August 1st at his residence. Born in Fall River and raised in Somerset, former husband of Colleen (Brady) of Ohio. He was also the son of the late Manuel and Loretta (Ferreira) DeCosta. He worked as a metal spinner in the metal manufacturing industry. Donald is survived by three daughters,...
Carlos M Paiva
Aug 1, 2014
… Carlos M. Paiva, 72, of Fall River died August 1, 2014 at St. Anne's Hospital. He was the husband of Maria da Concicao (Barboza) Paiva. He was born in Lagoa, Sao Miguel, Azores, a son of the late Carlos de Sousa and Almorinda (Cordeiro) Paiva; he lived in Fall River since 1978. He was a communicant of Santo...
Maria C. Hermenegildo
Jul 29, 2014
Maria da Conceicao (Couto) Hermenegildo, 75, of 9 Lisbor Ln., Westport, MA, a retired machine operator, died Tuesday at St. Anne's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Manuel J. Hermenegildo. Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose and Maria (Silva) Couto; she emigrated to this country in 1979 and was...
Edward Arrugo
Jul 26, 2014
Edward Arrugo, 81, of Fall River, died Saturday at Southpointe Rehab. & Skillied Nursing Center. He was the longtime companion of Beatrice Dubois and the husband of the late Ann (Fernandes) Arrugo. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late Alfred and Marion (Tavares) Arrugo; he was a lifelong resident of Fall River. He enjoyed...
Bernice Correira
Jul 26, 2014
Bernice Correira, 82, of Somerset Ridge Center, formerly of Charles St., a retired garment worker, died Saturday, July 26th at the center. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Anna (Silvia) Correira. She leaves no immediate survivors. She was the sister of the late Gerald J. Correira. Her Funeral Service will be held...
Mary Ann Oliveira
Jul 25, 2014
Mary Ann (Medeiros) Oliveira, 71, of Westport, a retired CNA, died Friday. She was the wife of Eugene Oliveira and a daughter of the late Joseph R. and Hilda M. (Furtado) Medeiros. She is survived by a sister, Noreen Carvalho of Westport; a step-son, Stephen Oliveira; a step-daughter, Carleen Paiva; and nieces and nephews. She was the mother of...
Antonio C. Coelho
Jul 20, 2014
Antonio C. Coelho, 59, of Fall River, died Sunday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Teresa (Paiva) Coelho. Born in Sao Antonio alem Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Antonio and Julieta (Pereira) Coelho. He worked as a painter for the former American Dryer and at the Newport Shipyard....
Daniel Rua, Sr.
Jul 14, 2014
Daniel Rua, Sr., 85, of Middle St., Fall River, died Monday at St. Anne's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Mary "Red" (Andrade) Rua. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late Manuel Soares Rua and Maria Silva Bretanho; he was a lifelong resident of Fall River. He served in the U.S. Navy....
Gil Cabral
Jul 12, 2014
Gil Cabral, 75, of Fall River, a retired heavy equipment operator, died Saturday unexpectedly at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late Gil Cabral, Sr. and Mary (Viveiros) Cabral; he was a lifelong resident of Fall River. He Cabral served in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Cabral was known for his outgoing...
Agostinho S. Reis
Jul 11, 2014
Agostinho S. Reis, 87, of Fall River, a retired construction laborer, died on Tuesday at home. He was the husband of the Maria dos Anjos (Medeiros) Reis. Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel and Alexandrina (Silva) Reis; he emigrated to this country in 1960 and was a member of Good Shepherd...
Antone Raposa, Jr.
Jul 2, 2014
Antone Raposa Jr., 74, of 666 State Rd., Westport, MA, a retired textile worker, died Wednesday at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late Antone and Maria A. (Souza) Rapoza; he lived in Westport for most of his life. Mr. Raposa worked in R&D for over 40 years...
Maria Isabel Borges
Jun 28, 2014
BOSTON… Maria I. (Goncalves) Borges 86, of Fall River passed away June 28, 2014 after a long illness, at Massachusetts General Hospital. She was the widow of Joao Borges. She was born in Furnas, Sao Miguel, Azores a daughter of the late Jose and Antonia (Moniz) Goncalves and had lived in Fall River since 1966. She was a communicant...
Edite Bento
Jun 24, 2014
Edite (Braga) Bento, 59, of Coggeshall St., Fall River, died Tuesday. She was the wife of the late Jose L. Bento. Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Guilherme and Maria (Braga) Raposo; she lived in this country since 1978 and was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church. She is survived by...
Gerard A. Comeau, Sr.
Jun 18, 2014
Gerard A. "Jerry" Comeau, Sr., 92, of Kimwell Nursing Home, 495 New Boston Rd., Fall River, formerly of Hobson Ave., Tiverton, died Wednesday at the home. He was the husband of the late Margaret M. (Thorpe) Comeau. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late William and Maria Jeanne D'Arc (Magnan) Comeau; he lived in...
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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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