Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
James E. Moniz
Jun 17, 2014
James E. Moniz, 88, of Tiverton, RI, a retired sales manager, was called home on Tuesday, June 17th. He was the devoted and loving husband of Dorothea (Ferreira) Moniz. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late Manuel and Angelina (Casimira) Moniz; he lived in Tiverton for most of his life. He was a WW...
Joao A. De Medeiros
Jun 12, 2014
Joao A. De Medeiros, 78, of Fall River, died Thursday at Kimwell Nursing Home. He was the husband of Constantina (Botelho) De Medeiros. Born in Santa Clara, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Joao and Maria Julia (Medeiros) Medeiros; he emigrated to this country in 1970 and was a member of Santo Christo Church. While...
Maria Luzia Raposo
Jun 11, 2014
Maria Luzia (Pereira) Raposo, 76, of Broadway, Fall River, a retired garment worker, died Wednesday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of Joao M. Raposo. Born in Feteiras do Sul, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Henrique G. and Maria G. (Carreiro) Pereira; she was an active member of Santo Christo Parish Community...
Alice Cordeiro
Jun 11, 2014
Alice (Linhares) Cordeiro, 89, of Tiverton, RI, a retired assembler, died Wednesday at the Grand Islander in Middletown. She was the wife of the late John Cordeiro. Born in and a lifelong resident of Tiverton, RI, she was a daughter of the late John C. and Mary (Ferreira) Linhares; she was a communicant of Holy Ghost Church. Mrs. Cordeiro...
Alice Sikora
Jun 6, 2014
Private funeral services were held for Alice (Pappas) Sikora, 85, of Westport, who passed away on Friday, June 6th at St. Anne's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Stanley J. "Tanna" Sikora. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late James R. and Mary (Souza) Pappas; she lived in Westport since 1969. Mrs....
Joseph L. "Leo" Berube
Jun 4, 2014
Joseph L. "Leo" Berube, 90, formerly of Baker St., Fall River, died Wednesday June 4th at Catholic Memorial Home. He was the husband of the late Mary Frances (Machado) Berube. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late Evariste and Alphonsine (Roy) Berube; he was a lifelong resident of Fall River. He was a U.S....
Odelia Pavao
May 31, 2014
Odelia (Santos) Pavao, 95, of Bay St., Tiverton, RI, a retired sewing machine operator, died Saturday at home. She was the wife of the late Manuel Rego Pavao. Born in Arrifes, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Ana (Raposa) Santos; she emigrated to this country in 1944; living most of her life in...
Joseph Enos, Jr.
May 30, 2014
Joseph Enos, Jr., 84, of Tiverton, RI, a retired mechanic and custodian, died Friday at home. He was the husband of the late Juanita (Welchman) Enos. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late Joseph and Rose (Moniz) Enos; he lived most of his life in Tiverton. He served as a Sgt. in the Marine...
Belmira Sousa
May 30, 2014
Belmira (Botelho) Sousa, 88, of Fall River, a retired trimmer, passed away on May 30th at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Francisco B. Sousa. Born in Pedreira do Nordeste, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Francisco Botelho Moniz and Francisca Mendonca; she was a member of Santo Christo Church. Mrs....
Lois "Jackie" Borges
May 28, 2014
Lois "Jackie" (Rioux) Borges, 78, of Milliken Blvd., Fall River, died on May 28th at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. She was the wife of Robert Borges. Born in Manchester, New Hampshire, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Mabel (Therrian) Hazelton; she lived most of her life in Manchester, NH and Westport, MA. Mrs. Borges was...
Louis Dyl
May 27, 2014
Louis Dyl, 93, of Montour Falls, NY, formerly of Fall River, died Tuesday May 27th at Seneca View Skilled Nursing Facility. He was the husband of the late Margaret (Motta) Dyl. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late Joseph and Celia (Was) Dyl; he lived most of his life in Fall River until moving...
Laura Cardoza
May 27, 2014
Laura (Freitas) Cardoza, 94, of Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Care Center, 4901 North Main St., passed away on May 27th at St. Anne's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Loren Cardoza, Sr. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Pontes Freitas and Augusta (Pontes) Freitas; she was a lifelong resident of...
Agnes Benevides
May 24, 2014
Agnes "Iggy" (Mattos) Benevides, 93, of St. Elizabeth Manor, Bristol, RI, formerly of Portsmouth, a homemaker, passed away peacefully on May 24th which would have been her deceased's husband Manuel "Benny" Benevides, Jr. birthday. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Antonia (Rua) Mattos; she lived in Portsmouth since 1969 before moving...
Beatrice Lang
May 21, 2014
Beatrice (Furtado) Lang, 86, of Fall River, a retired garment worker, died Wednesday at Southpointe Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Alfred C. Lang. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Rebello) Furtado; she was a lifelong resident of Fall River and a communicant of Good Shepherd Parish....
Maria A, Marques
May 18, 2014
Maria A. (Rodrigues) Marques, 91, of Catholic Memorial Home, 2446 Highland Ave., Fall River, a retired garment inspector, died Sunday at the home. She was the wife of the late Jaime Marques. Born in Arrifes, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Francisco and Julieta (dos Resis) Rodrigues; she lived in this country since 1969 and...
Richard A. Vasconcellos
May 16, 2014
Richard A. Vasconcellos, of Fall River, former treasurer and tax collector for the city of Fall River, died Friday at St. Anne's Hospital. He was the husband of Joan E. (Clarkson) Vasconcellos. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late Fausto J. and Hilda (Serpa) Vasconcellos; he was a lifelong resident of the city and...
Beatrice Chouinard
May 12, 2014
Beatrice (Arruda) Chouinard, 73, of Howland St., Fall River, a retired curtain cutter, died Monday at St. Anne's Hospital. She was the wife of Joseph H. "Harvey" Chouinard. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late Antone and Beatrice (Amaral) Arruda, Sr.; she was a lifelong resident of Fall River and a communicant of Holy...
Daniel A. Carvalho
May 11, 2014
Daniel A. "Danny" "Uncle Danny" Carvalho, 52, of New Bedford, formerly of Fall River, died Sunday at his sister's residence surrounded by his family. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late Antonio R. and Alice J. (Lima) Carvalho; he lived most of his life in Fall River, spending the past 6 years in Florida....
Joao T. Benjamin
May 11, 2014
Joao T. Benjamin, 74, of Grant St., Fall River, a retired boat builder, died Sunday at KTC/Crawford in Fall River. He was the husband of Maria F. (Cabral) Benjamin. Born Feteiras do Sul, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Mariano and Silvana (de Jesus) Benjamin; he lived in this city since 1978 and was a...
Francis P. Reilly
May 7, 2014
Francis P. Reilly, 68, of North Brayton Rd., Tiverton, RI, a union master plumber since 1968, died Wednesday at St. Anne's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Patricia A. (Dias) Reilly. Born in Fall River, MA, he was son of the late Francis P. and Georgiana (Correia) Reilly; he lived in Tiverton since 1971 and was a...
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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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