Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Irene C. Costa
Jan 26, 2013
Irene C. (Vincent) Costa, 92, of Southpointe Rehabilitation Center, formerly of Birch St. Tiverton, passed away Saturday at the center. She was the wife of the late Manuel S. Costa and the late William R. Souza. Born in Tiverton, a daughter of the late Manuel and Amelia (Soares) Vincent, she resided in Tiverton for most of her life. Mrs....
Charles M. Pimental
Jan 24, 2013
Charles M. Pimental, 64, of New Bedford, passed away Thursday. Born in Fall River a son of the late John J. and Rita (O'Brien) Pimental. He is survived by a daughter Olivia; siblings; John, Donna, Joyce, Karen, Colleen and Iris. Also leaves good friends Willie and Kathy. He was also the brother of the late Nancy Finley, Michel Pimental...
Kenneth W. Durfee
Jan 22, 2013
Kenneth W. Durfee, 90, of Tiverton, passed away Tuesday at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Helen (Kimball) Durfee. Born in Fall River, MA, a son of the late William and Rose (Marr) Durfee, he was a graduate of Samuel Watson School and B.M.C. Durfee High School. A WWII veteran from 1940...
Jose Faria
Jan 16, 2013
Jose Faria, 73, of the Catholic Memorial Home, 2446 Highland Ave., formerly of Westport, died Wednesday at the home. Born in Porto Formoso, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Antonio Caetano Faria and Mariana da Conceicao Faria; he lived in this country since 1981. He is survived by four sisters, Maria do Carmo Melo of...
Beatriz S. De Aguiar
Jan 13, 2013
Beatriz S. De Aguiar, 90, of Fall River, a homemaker, died Sunday at St. Anne's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Manuel De Aguiar. Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Serafim Brandao and Maria Soares; she lived here since 1979 and was a member of Santo Christo Parish. She is survived...
Rosa De Medeiros
Jan 8, 2013
Rosa De Medeiros, 92, of Fall River, a homemaker, fortunate to have lived to see five generations of her family, died Tuesday at the Catholic Memorial Home. She was the wife of the late Manuel Sousa Galante. Born in Fenais da Ajuda, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Angelo Jose De Medeiros and Maria Albina Barboza; she...
Eduardo J. Lima
Jan 7, 2013
Eduardo J. Lima, 78, of Aetna St., passed away Monday at Southpointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of Graziela (Cordeiro) Lima. Born in Arrifes, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Antone and Ludovina (Pontes) Lima; he resided in Fall River for the past 53 years and was a member of Good Shepherd Parish. Mr....
Michael J. Ayala
Jan 4, 2013
Michael J. Ayala, 59, of Canal St., died January 4th. He was the husband of Pauline (Gossic) Ayala. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Peter and Cecilia V. (Oliveira) Ayala, Sr. He enjoyed bowling and performing as Elvis in different areas of the city. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sisters, Norma...
Lorraine St. Pierre
Jan 4, 2013
Lorraine (Couto) St. Pierre, 79, of 130 Canal St., a homemaker, passed away Friday. She was the wife of the late Normand St. Pierre. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Antone and Marion (Rodrigues) Couto. She is survived by 2 nephews, Edward F. Couto of Swansea and Michael Couto of Fall River; a niece, Wendy Kempel;...
Alice M. Silvia
Jan 3, 2013
Alice M. Silvia, 83, of Highlander Nursing Home, formerly of King Philip St., passed away Thursday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, MA, a daughter of the late Jose M. and Guilhermina (Souza) Silvia; she was a lifelong resident of this city. She was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, class of 1947. Ms. Silvia worked...
Mary J. Coite
Jan 2, 2013
Mary J. (Soares) Coite, 105, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at her home in Tiverton. She was the wife of the late Francisco Coite. Born in Fall River, MA, she was one of seven children born to the late Manuel and Theresa (Ferreira) Soares. Mrs. Coite was a seamstress for Anderson-Little for 45 years, retiring in 1972. She enjoyed...
Madeleine Freitas
Dec 28, 2012
Madeleine Freitas, 65, of Somerset, MA, passed away Friday at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was a daughter of the late Frank Baptista and Mary (Costa) Freitas. She graduated from the former Dartmouth College and pursued her studies at various universities. She belonged to the Fall River Educators' Association and was a dedicated teacher in the...
Jose Sebastiao
Dec 23, 2012
Jose Sebastiao, 76, of Mulberry Street, Fall River, passed away, Sunday at home. He was the husband of Maria (Martins) Sebastiao. Born in Feteiras, St. Michael, Azores; a son of the late Jose and Florinda (Adriao) Sebastiao, Jr., he resided in Fall River for the past 38 years and was a member of Santo Christo Church. Besides his wife...
Albon Catabia
Dec 22, 2012
Albon Catabia, 93, of Norman St., Fall River, died Saturday at home. He was the husband of Alice (Flores) Catabia. Born in Swansea, MA, he was a son of the late Manuel and Mary (Martin) Catabia; he lived most of his life in Fall River. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during WW II. Mr. Catabia worked for...
Maria J. Pacheco
Dec 22, 2012
Maria J. (Brum) Pacheco, 95, of Clifton Rehab. Nursing Center, 500 Wilbur Ave., Somerset, formerly of Forest St., Fall River, died Saturday at the center. She was the wife of the late Manuel L. Pacheco. Born in Rosario de Lagoa, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joao Brum, Jr. and Antonia de Oliveira; she lived...
Seraphin C. "Britt" Brilhante
Dec 22, 2012
Seraphin C. "Britt" Brilhante, 89, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Georgiana (Pacheco) Brilhante. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Manuel and Innocencia (Cabral) Brilhante, he was a lifelong resident of this city. He was a B.M.C. Durfee High School graduate class...
Luis F. Leitao
Dec 21, 2012
Luis F. Leitao, 57, of Beach St., Fall River, died Friday at St. Anne's Hospital. He was the husband of Leonia (Furtado) Leitao. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, he was a son of the late Joaquin and Delfina (Pires) Leitao; he lived in this city since 1980 and was a member of Santo Christo Church. Mr. Leitao was the former...
Lucille T. Leite
Dec 17, 2012
Lucille T. (Kirby) Leite, 93, a longtime resident of Fall River, passed away Monday. She was the wife of the late Joseph Leite. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late John J. and Addie F. (Robbins) Kirby; she was a longtime communicant of Holy Rosary Church. Mrs. Leite retired from the Social Security Administration...
Bruce L. Vierling
Dec 12, 2012
Herald News Bruce L. Vierling, 70, of Tiverton, passed away Wednesday at home. He was the husband of Jacqueline (Souza) Vierling. Born in Newport, RI, a son of the late Lee and Lillian (Paradise) Vierling; he resided in Tiverton for the past 41 years. He last worked at Lasalette Shrine as a maintenance man. Prior to that, he was...
Harold A. Soares
Dec 7, 2012
Herald News Harold A. Soares, 53, of Fall River, passed away December 7, 2012 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, MA, a son of the late Herculano F. and Rose (Avilla) Soares; he was a lifelong resident of this city. He is survived by a son, Craig M. Soares (Wife Yvette); a sister, Carol Ann Cabral of...
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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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