Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Joao Brum
Apr 11, 2013
Joao Brum, 72, of William St., passed away Thursday at St. Anne's Hospital. He was the husband of Valdomira (Oliveira) Brum. Born in Lagoa, St. Michael, Azores; he was a son of the late Francisco and Marcelina Brum; he resided in Fall River for the past 46 years and was a member of Santo Christo Church. Mr. Brum worked...
Maria Ines Cunha
Apr 11, 2013
Maria I. (Raposa) Cunha, 68, of Ferry St., a former presser and trimmer, died Thursday. She was the wife of Gualberto C. Da Cunha. Born in Sao Vicente, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Antonio Rego Pavao and Belmira Alves. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Manuel Cunha and Aguinaldo Raposa Cunha, both of...
Lillian Bento
Mar 30, 2013
Lillian (Silvia) Bento, passed away at the age of 87 peacefully at home on March 30th surrounded by her beloved and devoted nephew, Stephen W. Amaral and her devoted and loving caretakers Julia Froment, Tracey and Robin Levesque. She was the wife of the late Edward M. Bento. Born in Tiverton, RI, she was a daughter of the late...
Marie Phoebe Ferreira
Mar 29, 2013
Marie Phoebe (Lewis) Ferreira, 86, of 57 Bates St., Fall River, died Friday at the Fall River Jewish Home. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary Louise (Silva) Lewis; she was a lifelong resident of this city. Mrs. Ferreira retired from the former Rondo Knit Sportswear in 1988. She later was...
Jose S. Alves
Mar 26, 2013
Jose S. Alves, 85, of Second Street, passed away Tuesday at Country Gardens in Swansea. He was the husband of the late Dorinda (Vitoria) Alves. Born in Ribeira Seca, St. Michael, Azores; a son of the late Antonio Alves and Elvira (Silva) Arruda, he resided in Fall River for the past 42 years. Mr. Alves had worked as a...
Doreen A. Buchanan
Mar 23, 2013
Doreen A. Buchanan, 53, formerly of Fall River, passed away Saturday. Born in Fall River; a daughter of the late Lynwood and Mary (Pavao) Buchanan. Doreen had worked as a bus monitor for 10 years at Tremblay Bus Company. She later worked at Dighton Rehoboth High School as a food server. She is survived by 2 daughters, Stasia L....
Maria da Trindade Ferreira
Mar 20, 2013
Maria da Trindade (Joaquin) Ferreira, 91, of the Catholic Memorial Home, 2446 Highland Ave. formerly of Mulberry St., passed away Wednesday at the home. She was the wife of the late Antonio Ferreira. Born in Candelaria, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Manuel and Rita dos Santos (Pavao) Joaquin, she resided in Fall River for the past...
Serafin G. Medeiros
Mar 18, 2013
Serafin G. Medeiros, 72, of Fall River, passed away Monday at St. Anne's Hospital. He was the husband of Maria H. (Monte) Medeiros. Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Manuel G. and Maria (Aguiar) Medeiros, he resided in Fall River for the past 49 years. Mr. Medeiros worked as a machine operator for Duro...
Mary "Mae" Wargat
Mar 16, 2013
Mary "Mae" (Clairmont) Wargat, 89, of Somerset Ridge, 455 Brayton Avenue, Somerset, formerly of Crawford St., Fall River, passed away Saturday at the center. She was the wife of the late Edward W. Wargat. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Mary (Fragoza) and step-father Antonio Faria, she resided most of her life in Fall River. Mrs....
Mary L. Martin
Mar 16, 2013
Mary L. (Souza) Martin, 95, of Southpointe Rehabilitation & Nursing Care Center, formerly of Slade Street, passed away Saturday at the center. She was the wife of the late Antone Martin. Born in Arrifes, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Jose and Valdemira (Borges) Souza; she resided in Fall River for most of her life. Mrs. Martin...
James A. Raposa
Mar 14, 2013
James A. Raposa, 81, of Westport, passed away Thursday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Dorothy A. (Sardinta) Raposa. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Victor and Georgianna (Amaral) Raposa; he lived in Westport since 1966. He enjoyed woodworking, drawing, painting, gardening and spending time with his family. A veteran of...
Raymond J. Carvalho
Mar 5, 2013
Raymond J. Carvalho, 75, of Fall River, passed away March 5th after a long illness. He was the husband of Marilyn A. (Soares) Carvalho and the former husband of Claire M. (Shannon) Carvalho of Mattapoisett. Born on February 16, 1938 in Fall River, MA, a son of the late Mariano and Emma (Carvalho) Carvalho; he lived most of his...
Joao Oliveira
Mar 4, 2013
Joao "Tio Joao do Chaves" Oliveira, 92, of William St., Fall River, died Monday at home. He was the husband of Maria Isabel (Pedro) Oliveira. Born in Santa Barbara Sao Antonio, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Antonio and Maria dos Anjos Oliveira; he lived in this city since 1966 and was a member of...
Manuel Jose DoMonte
Mar 3, 2013
Manuel J. DoMonte, 78, of 617 King St., Fall River, passed away Sunday at Charlton Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Conceicao (Ferreira) DoMonte. Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Jose Inacio and Maria Sofia (Pavao) DoMonte, he resided in Fall River for the past 35 years....
Maria M. Mendonca
Feb 27, 2013
Maria M. (da Silva) Mendonca, 81, of 45 Dover St., Fall River, passed away Wednesday at St. Anne's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Joseph Mendonca. Born in Pico, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose Marques da Silva and Maria de Jesus da Silva, she resided in Fall River for the past 40 years...
Sophie Travassos
Feb 23, 2013
Sophie (Pedro) Travassos, 89, of Lapham St., Fall River, passed away Saturday at Southpointe Rehabilitation & Nursing Care Center. She was the wife of the late Manuel M. Travassos. Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Marques and Virgina da Paz (Espinho) Pedro, she resided in Fall River for the past 47 years. Mrs....
George A. Cordeiro
Feb 19, 2013
George A. Cordeiro, 93, of Hathaway Commons Road Fall River, passed away Tuesday. He was the husband of the late Georgianna (Andrade) Cordeiro. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Antone and Isabel (Rapoza) Cordeiro, he was a lifelong resident of this city. A veteran of the United States Army he served during WWII. Mr. Cordeiro worked...
Alice Martin
Feb 16, 2013
Alice (Bishop) Martin, 80, of Borden St., Westport; formerly of George St., Westport, a homemaker, passed away Saturday, Feb. 16th at Sarah Brayton Nursing Care Center. She was the wife of the late Manuel R. Martin. Born in Fall River, MA, a daughter of the late Antone and Maria (daSilva-Costa) Bishop, she lived in Westport since 1972, having previously...
Victor A. Goff
Jan 30, 2013
Victor A. Goff, 82, of Rehoboth, MA, a chef for many years, passed away Wednesday. He was the husband of Carol A. (Mello) Goff. Born in Rehoboth, MA, he was a son of the late Henry and Mary (Violette) Goff; he lived most of his life in the town of Rehoboth. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during...
Margaret Amaral
Jan 29, 2013
Margaret (Valentino) Amaral, 89, of Clifton Nursing Home, Somerset, passed away Tuesday at the center after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Manuel J. Amaral, Jr. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Antone and Margaret (Aguiar) Valentino. Mrs. Amaral had worked as a presser for Stella Ann Frocks for several years. She...
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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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