Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Armarinda Soares
Dec 28, 1925
FALL RIVER - Armarinda (Almeida) Soares, 92, of Fall River, died Thursday, December 28th at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late John Soares. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Augustine and Maria (Machado) Almeida; she was a lifelong resident of Fall River. Mrs. Soares was employed for many years...
Mary Cruz
Jan 17, 1923
Mary (Abreau) Cruz, 88, of Fall River, died Monday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Francisco and Maria "Gesta" (Oliveira) Abreau; she was a lifelong resident of this city. Mrs. Cruz worked as a trimmer for the former Priscilla Dress Company for many years, retiring in 1985. She previously worked at the...
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Historical Obituary Research
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.
Need help finding an obituary, whether it's recent or historical, from Dighton, Freetown, Little Compton, Tiverton, Portsmouth, or anywhere in our service area? Our staff can assist or point you to the right resource.
