Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Maria L. Sousa
Apr 1, 2012
Maria L. (Cabral) Sousa, 84, of Wooley St., Fall River, a homemaker, died Sunday at St. Anne's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Fernando Sousa. Born in Sao Pedro Nordestinho, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Cabral Borges and Deolinda (Cabral) Borges; she lived in Fall River for the past 41 years...
Carlos M. Costa
Mar 31, 2012
Carlos M. Costa, 51, of Fall River, died Saturday at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Ponta Garca, St. Michael, Azores, a son of Maria Virginia (Leite) Carneiro of Fall River and the late Manuel Costa Carneiro; he lived in Fall River for the past 30 years and was a member of Santo Christo Church. Mr. Costa was formerly employed...
Donald G. Martin
Mar 29, 2012
Donald G. Martin, 79, of Little Compton, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2012. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Adelbert and Dorothy (Wilbur) Martin. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. After leaving the army, he worked as a boatwright at Stur-Dee Boat Company in Tiverton and later at...
Earl L. Bieg
Mar 27, 2012
Earl L. Bieg, 82, of Fall River, died Tuesday at home. He was the husband of Regina J. (Lopes) Bieg. Born in Santa Barbara, CA, he was a son of the late Atty. Russell J. Bieg and Marjorie (Skrah) Heinz. He was a U.S. disabled veteran of the Korean Conflict. Mr. Bieg worked as a central office equipment installer...
Manuel C. Mello
Mar 21, 2012
Manuel C. Mello of Fall River passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at the age of 88 after a long period of failing health. He was born on May 5, 1923 in Furnas, Sao Miguel, Acores and was the son of the late Manuel Mello and Gloria da Costa. Manuel was the devoted husband of Eugenia Ferreira;...
Mary M. Araujo
Mar 21, 2012
Mary M. (Moniz) Araujo, 97, of Southpointe Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center, 100 Amity St., Fall River, formerly of Vale St., died Wednesday at St. Anne's Hospital. She was the wife of the late James P. Araujo. Born in Fall River, MA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Adelaide (Carreiro) Moniz, she was a lifelong resident of this...
Antonio Rebelo
Mar 13, 2012
Antonio Rebelo, 86, of Middle St., Fall River, died Tuesday at Highlander Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. He was the husband of Noemia (da Rosa) Rebelo. Born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Francisco and Isabel (Cabral) Rebelo, he resided in Fall River for the past 41 years. Mr. Rebelo had worked at the former Quaker...
James Souza
Mar 8, 2012
James Souza, 80, of Anthony St., Fall River, died Thursday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of 54 years to Dolores (Cabral) Souza. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late Manuel and Emily (Santos-Araujo) Souza, he was a lifelong resident of this city and a veteran of the United States Army, serving...
Mary Duarte
Mar 6, 2012
Mary (Silvia) Duarte, 88, a resident at the Fall River Jewish Home, 538 Robeson St., Fall River, formerly of King St., died Tuesday at the home. She was the wife of the late Edmond R. Duarte. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late Joseph M. and Guilhermina (Souza) Silvia; she was a lifelong resident...
Maria Luzia Galego
Mar 1, 2012
Maria Luzia (Borges) Galego, 86, of Fall River, died Thursday at St. Anne's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Antonio C. Galego. Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Lauriano Pevide and Maria dos Anjos Borges; she resided in Fall River for the past 49 years and was a member of...
Mariana J. Cabeceiras
Feb 29, 2012
Mariana J. (Raposo-deJesus) Cabeceiras, 100, of Ridge St., Fall River, died Wednesday at home. She was the wife of the late Antonio Viveiros Cabeceiras. Born in Santa Barbara das Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joao and Rosa de Jesus Raposo; she lived in Fall River for the past 43 years and was a...
Maria L. Melo
Feb 28, 2012
Maria L. (Rego) Melo, 99, of Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation-Crawford Nursing Center, 273 Oak Grove Ave., formerly of East Main St., died Tuesday at the center. She was the wife of the late Antonio V. Melo. Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Leonora (Moniz) Rego; she emigrated to this...
Maria Eduarda Pereira
Feb 23, 2012
Maria Eduarda (Cunha) Pereira, 77, of 495 New Boston Rd., Fall River, formerly of Anthony St., died Thursday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Horacio C. Pereira. Born in Agua de Pau, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Luis Cunha and Ana Zelia Cunha; she lived in this city for...
Maria Conceicao De Sousa
Feb 12, 2012
Maria Conceicao (Fernandes) De Sousa, 82, of Fall River, died Sunday at St. Anne's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Humberto De Sousa. Born in Arrifes, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joao and Maria (Cordeiro) Fernandes; she lived in this city for the past 45 years and was a member of Santo...
Doris D. DaPonte
Feb 11, 2012
Doris D. (Belanger) DaPonte, 86, of Montfern Avenue, Revere, MA, formerly of Mitchell Drive and County Street, Fall River, died Saturday at Don Orione Nursing Home, Boston. She was the wife of the late Antone DaPonte. Born in Fall River, MA, a daughter of the late Adelaide and Rose (Gendron) Belanger; she resided most of her life in Fall...
Antonio R. Cruz
Feb 11, 2012
Antonio R. Cruz, 91, of Fall River, died Saturday at home. He was the husband of the late Olivia (Almeida) Cruz. Born in Providence, RI, a son of the late Jose and Maria Filomena (Roderiques) da Cruz, he resided in Fall River for most of his life. Mr. Cruz had worked as a machine operator in the local textile...
Bertha "Rosie" Garant
Feb 11, 2012
Bertha "Rosie" Garant, 87, of Fall River, passed away, February 11, 2012 at home with her loving family by her side. Rosie was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Yvonne (Charron) Garant. She is survived by her niece and caregiver, with whom she resided, Jeanne Roderiques and her family Karen Cousineau and Matthew Roderiques. She also leaves a...
Ilda Cordeiro
Feb 10, 2012
Ilda (Sousa) Cordeiro, 56, of Fall River, died Friday at St. Anne's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Jonas Costa Cordeiro. Born in St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Leonardo and Maria da Conceicao (Medeiros) Sousa; she resided in Fall River for the past 26 years. Mrs. Cordeiro had worked as a seamstress in the...
Normand R. "Butch" Cayer
Jan 30, 2012
Normand R. "Butch" Cayer, 70, of Sodom Road, Westport, MA, died Monday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Marion L. (Worthington) Cayer. Born in Fall River, MA, a son of the late Albert R. and Jeannette (Levesque) Cayer, he resided in Westport for the past 37 years. Mr. Cayer had worked as a supervisor for Elbe...
Manuel Vieira
Jan 24, 2012
Manuel Vieira, 88, of Ash Street, Fall River, died Wednesday at St. Anne's Hospital. He was the husband of the late Maria Jose (Teixeira) Vieira. Born in Povoacao, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Manuel Baginha Vieira and Emilia (da Ponte) Vieira, he resided in Fall River for the past 43 years. Mr. Vieira worked as 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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