Obituaries

Feb 25, 2023

FALL RIVER… Joseph Martins II, 58, of Fall River passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River. Born in Fall River, he was a son of Joseph Martins and Maria Jose (Sousa) Martins. Joseph was a graduate of BMC Durfee High School and member of Santo Christo Church. He worked in the employment program...

Feb 23, 2023

TIVERTON… Lawrence J. Grota, 75, of Tiverton passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

He was the loving husband of Mary Anne (Benner) Grota.

Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Joaquim Medeiros Grota and Irene (Bento) Grota.

Lawrence was a graduate of...

Feb 20, 2023

FALL RIVER… Jose J. Fernandes, 81, of Fall River, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

He was the loving husband of Fidelia (Madruga) Fernandes.

Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Antonio J. Fernandes and Ines (Melo) Fernandes. Jose immigrated to America...

Feb 19, 2023

Eugene “Geno” Franco, 83, of Assonet, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Antone Franco and Marianna Franco.

Geno worked as a cook for most of his career at Cosmo’s Pizza, Village Pizza, and Junior's Convenience Store and...

Feb 16, 2023

Normand R. Dube, 84, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

He was a loving and giving man who contributed to many charities throughout his life. He was a devoted Catholic and loved Jesus with all his heart and soul.

Normand worked as a cook in...

Feb 2, 2023

FALL RIVER… Manuel da Ponte Carreiro, 73, of Fall River, passed away February 2, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

He was the husband of Maria (Medeiros) Carreiro.

Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel Carreiro Leite and Maria de Lourdes da Ponte.

Manuel...

Jan 23, 2023

Casey Ryan Lauher was born April 14, 1992 in Leesburg, Virginia and passed away January 23, 2023 in Fall River Massachusetts.  Casey was a kind soul, a calming presence, and courageous in facing great challenges.  He touched the lives of many people, who will cherish memories of his smile, his gentle touch, and his unexpected laugh.

A...

Jan 23, 2023

FALL RIVER… Kyle David Cosgrove, 37, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, January 23, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.

Kyle was a hard worker, who would always be willing to lend a helping hand. He often spent his time taking the kids to the skate park and to Kennedy...

Jan 22, 2023

TIVERTON… Donna L. (Imbriglio) Duggins, 71, of Tiverton passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Dawn Hill Home for Rehab & Healthcare, surrounded by her family.

She was the loving wife of Albert J. Duggins.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Anthony Imbriglio and Mary (Fallows) Imbriglio.

Donna...

Jan 21, 2023

Margaret Rose McKenna, 73 years old, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away the morning of January 21, 2023 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, in Providence, RI. She had lung cancer that had metastasized to her lymph nodes and brain. Normally a very aggressive disease, Peg had an agenda with goals and ensured she completed all before passing. Many times in...

Jan 21, 2023

FALL RIVER… Bernadette M. (Reail) De Amaral, 85, of Fall River passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital, surrounded by her family.

She was the widow of the late Manuel De Amaral.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Harold Reail and Yvonne (Chouinard) Reail.

Prior...

Jan 19, 2023

WARREN…Linda (Fernandes) Smith, 69, of Warren, formerly of East Providence, passed away, January 19, 2023, at Crestwood Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Warren, RI.

She was the loving wife of Brian Smith.

Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Louis Fernandes, Sr. and Evelyn (Cambra) Fernandes.

Prior to retiring, Linda...

Jan 18, 2023

FALL RIVER…Joseph Dinis Lima, 67, of Fall River, passed away January 18, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

He was the husband of Fernanda (Maranhao) Lima.

Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Joao Correia Lima and Gilda (De Medeiros) Lima.

Joseph worked for several years...

Jan 13, 2023

TIVERTON… William Lima (Bill), 82, of Tiverton, passed away at his home on Friday, January 13, 2023. He was the loving husband of Maria (Cambra) Lima for 61 years. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Alfred M. Lima and Rose (Almeida) Lima.

Bill was a 1959 graduate of Diman High School’s Machine...

Jan 13, 2023

FALL RIVER…Fabio B. Soares, 43, of Fall River, passed away January 13, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

He was the former husband of Naomi Soares.

Born in Terceira, Azores, he was a son of Maria D. (Mendonca) Soares and the late Antonio H. Soares.

Fabio worked with his brother as...

Jan 12, 2023

FALL RIVER…Maria Olivia (Carvalho) Mendes, 84, of Brooksville, FL, formerly of Fall River, passed away peacefully January 12, 2023, at Sturgill Hospice House, in Brooksville, FL.

She was the widow of the late Anibal Nunes Mendes.

Born in Santo Antonio, Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose Carvalho and...

Jan 12, 2023

FALL RIVER… Juan J. Torres, 67, of Fall River passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

He was the former partner of Migdalia Reyes.

Born in Manhattan, New York City, New York, he was a son of Pedro Deleon Rivera and the late Filomena Torres.

Juan spent...

Jan 11, 2023

FALL RIVER… Phyllis A. (Soltys) Davenport, 86, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

She was the widow of the late John O. Davenport.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Leon Soltys and Stephanie (Salecka) Soltys.

Prior to retiring,...

Jan 11, 2023

FALL RIVER… Jorgina C. (Sardinha) Carvalho, 78, of Fall River passed away January 11, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital, in New Bedford.

She was the widow of the late Jose Viveiros Carvalho.

Born in Candelaria, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose Sardinha and Hermina (Isador) Sardinha.

Prior to...

Jan 7, 2023

FALL RIVER… Maria Conceicao (Moniz) Sousa, 70, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at her home with family.

She was the loving wife of Antonio Paulo Sousa.

Born in Ponta Garca, Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Antonio Fontes Moniz and Claudina (Vieira) Moniz.

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