Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Debra Anne Lelievre
Feb 4, 2011
Debra Anne "Debbie" Lelievre, 52, of Fall River, died Friday at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of Wilfred E. Lelievre of Fall River and the late Dorothy (Souza) Lelievre; she was a lifelong resident of Fall River and was a member of Sacred Heart Parish. She was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee...
Victor R. Botelho
Feb 2, 2011
Victor R. Botelho, 86, of Globe Street, Fall River, died Wednesday at home. He was the husband of the late Natalia (Moniz) Botelho. Born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Francisco Botelho Roveredo and Maria Isabel Encarnacao, he resided in Fall River for the past 33 years. Mr. Botelho had worked for Tillotson-Pearson for many...
Ernesto P. Coelho
Feb 1, 2011
Ernesto P. (Ernie) Coelho, 57, of Fall River, died Tuesday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Luisa (Rego) Coelho. Born in Santa Cruz, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of Fernanda (Pimentel) Coelho of Fall River and the late Edmundo Coelho; he lived in Fall River for most of his life and was a member...
Joseph Kyle Mailloux
Feb 1, 2011
Joseph Kyle Mailloux, 32, entered into eternal peace, February 1, 2011, ending his long battle with mental health and substance abuse disorders. He is survived by his mother Anna Mailloux, father, Joseph Mailloux, brother, Scott Mailloux, grandmother, Maria Medeiros, his significant other, Nicole Columbe and their child Collin, his aunt, uncle and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to...
Evangelina Tavares
Jan 28, 2011
Evangelina (Furtado) Tavares, 80, of Fall River, died Friday at the Catholic Memorial Home. She was the wife of the late Manuel Tavares. Born in Salga, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Jordao Furtado and Maria de Assuncao Correia; she resided in Fall River for the past 42 years. Mrs. Tavares worked as a folder in the...
Army National Guard Sgt. Jason T. Pool
Jan 28, 2011
Army National Guard Sgt. Jason T. Pool, 51, of Fall River, died January 28th at Fort Bragg, NC after serving in Afghanistan. He was the beloved husband of Linda S. (Machado) Pool. Born in Newport, RI, he was a son of the late Edward and Mary (Silvia) Pool, he lived most of his life in this city and grew...
Joaquim Bartolomeu
Jan 27, 2011
Joaquim Bartolomeu, 73, of Tiverton, formerly of Columbia St., Fall River, died Thursday at St. Anne's Hospital. He was the companion of Evelyn (Souza) Gouveia of Tiverton and the husband of the late Hilda (Souza) Bartolomeu. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, he was a son of the late Mr.& Mrs. Antonio Bartolomeu, he lived in Tiverton for the past 4...
Jose J. Tavares
Jan 26, 2011
Jose J. Tavares, 76, of Fall River, died Wednesday at home. He was the husband of Maria H. (Lourenco) Tavares. Born in Feteiras do Sul, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Jacinto and Livia (Cabral) Tavares, he resided in Fall River for the past 31 years. Before retiring, Mr. Tavares worked as a custodian for...
John DaPonte, Jr.
Jan 24, 2011
John DaPonte, Jr., 82, of Fall River, died Monday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Alfrena (Souza) DaPonte. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late John and Serafina (Veloza) DaPonte, he lived most of his life in Fall River. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during WW II....
Maria Odilia Ferraz
Jan 19, 2011
Maria Odilia (Medeiros) Ferraz, 88, of Fall River, died Wednesday at St. Anne's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Virginio Ferraz. Born in Agua de Pau, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Antonio da Estrela and Filomena Cabral, she came to this country in 1969. Mrs. Ferraz was a homemaker and a member...
Virginia Borges
Jan 16, 2011
Virginia (Martin) Borges, 81, of Fall River, formerly of Berkley, died Sunday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of Louis Borges. Born in Tiverton, RI, she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Deolinda (Aguiar) Martin; she resided most of her life in Fall River, MA. Mrs. Borges was a homemaker. Besides her husband of 60...
Albano M. Medeiros
Jan 12, 2011
Albano M. Medeiros, 60, of Fall River, died Wednesday at home. He was the husband of Alzira C. (Furtado) Medeiros. Born in Furnas da ajuda, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Manuel and Maria (Arruda) Duarte; he resided in Fall River for the past 43 years. Mr. Medeiros was the owner of J. J.'s Coney Island Hot...
Maria Francisca Carreiro
Jan 12, 2011
Maria Francisca (Cruz) Carreiro, 61, of Tiverton; died Wednesday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of Jose Jacinto Carreiro. Born in Furnas, St. Michael Azores; she was the daughter of the late Jose Sousa Cruz and Maria Jose (Moniz) Cruz, she resided in Tiverton for most of her life. Mrs. Carreiro worked as a machine operator for...
August Mendonca
Jan 12, 2011
August Mendonca, 89, formerly of Somerset, died January 12, 2011. He was the husband of Hilda (Manteiga) Mendonca. Born in Maia, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Jose M. and Ermelinda (Aguiar) Mendonca. He was a veteran of the U.S.Army, serving during WWII. He was a fan of the New York Giants, Atlanta Braves, Boston...
Maria da Luz Rodrigues
Jan 9, 2011
Maria da Luz (Costa)Rodrigues, 81, of Fall River, died Sunday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Manuel Victoria Rodrigues. Born in Ribeira Grande, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Audifaco Oliveira Costa and Maria da Luz Oliveira, she immigrated to the United States in 1979. Mrs. Rodrigues had worked as a jewelry...
Mary G. Freitas
Jan 7, 2011
Mary G. (Costa) Freitas, 102, of Somerset, died Friday at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a long illness with her daughters Margaret and Madeleine by her side. She was the wife of the late Frank B. Freitas. She was the oldest daughter of the late Manuel and Sophia (Araujo) Costa, Sr. Born in Fall River,she was raised in Somerset, she...
Beatrice M. Souza
Jan 6, 2011
Beatrice M. (Delgardo) Souza, 66, of Bates St., Fall River, died Thursday at home. She was the wife of the late Ronald P. Souza. Born in Fall River, MA, a daughter of the late Joseph and Sarah (Cote) Delgardo. Mrs. Souza worked as a bookkeeper for the former Fall River Knitting Mills for many years. She is survived by...
Edward Nunes
Jan 4, 2011
Edward Nunes, 83, of Fall River, formerly of Somerset, died Tuesday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Adeline (Macedo) Nunes. Born in Fall River, MA, a son of the late Antonio and Teolinda (Bello) Nunes; he resided in Somerset for most of his life. Mr. Nunes worked as a weaver for Joan Fabrics for...
John Frias, Sr.
Jan 1, 2011
John Frias, Sr., 78, of Fall River, died Saturday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Bertha (Viveiros) Frias. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late Francisco and Mary (Souza) Frias; he lived most of his life in this city; spending his earlier years in St. Michael, Azores. He enjoyed...
James C. Mello
Dec 30, 2010
James C. Mello, 91, of Grant St., Fall River, died Thursday at Sarah Brayton Nursing Care Center. He was the husband of the late Diamantina "Diana" (Santos) Mello. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late John Mello Cordeiro and Sarah (Botelho) Mello Cordeiro; he was a lifelong resident of this city and was a...
We are privileged to support families during difficult times across the South Coast region and surrounding communities. We provide compassionate services for residents of Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport, Dighton, and Freetown in Massachusetts, as well as nearby Rhode Island communities including Little Compton, Tiverton, and Portsmouth. Here, we honor the memory of individuals from these areas whom we have recently served. Below you will find Fall River and local obituaries and notices from across our service area, along with details about upcoming services.

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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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