Obituaries

Jan 3, 2023

FALL RIVER… Jacqueline (Souza) Vierling, 80, of Tiverton, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

See was the widow of the late Bruce L. Vierling.

Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph M. Souza and O’Delia (Medeiros) Souza.

In her younger years,...

Jan 3, 2023

FALL RIVER… Francisco DeAndrade, 73, of Fall River passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital, surrounded by his family.

He was the loving husband of Filomena (Coutinho) DeAndrade.

Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Jose and Maria Luisa DeAndrade.

Prior to retiring, Francisco worked...

Jan 3, 2023

FALL RIVER… Jose M. Paiva, 91, of Fall River passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Sarah Brayton Nursing Center, in Fall River.

He was the loving husband of the late Rosaria C. Paiva.

Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Jose Paiva and Ezelina (Medeiros) Paiva.

Prior...

Dec 27, 2022

Stephanie F. Pereira, 42, of Seekonk, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of Luis Pereira and Maria L. (Camara) Pereira.

Stephanie was employed as a payroll specialist at East Commerce Solutions, in East Providence.

She will always be...

Dec 27, 2022

FALL RIVER… Luciana C. Cruz, 100, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at home, surrounded by her family.

She was the widow of the late Jose Alves Pires.

Born in Prados Celorico da Beira, Portugal, she was a daughter of the late Jose da Cruz and Maria Filomena.

She was...

Dec 26, 2022

FALL RIVER… Guilherme C. Raposo, 82, of Fall River, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022, at Carvalho Grove Nursing & Rehab Center, surrounded by his family.

He was the loving husband of Elvira Raposo.

Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Guilherme Duarte Raposo and Zelia Tomazia Da Costa....

Dec 25, 2022

TIVERTON… Almarinda Souza, 85, of Tiverton passed away December 25, 2022, at Newport Hospital.

Born in Tiverton, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (Costa) Souza.

Prior to retiring, she was employed as a salesclerk at the former Mell Jewelers, in Fall River.

She was the sister of the late...

Dec 23, 2022

FALL RIVER… Ronald "Ronnie" Rioux, 69, of Fall River, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

He was the loving husband of Susan Rioux.

Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Elzear Rioux and Gerogiana Rioux.

Prior to retiring, Ronald worked as the Director of Operations...

Dec 18, 2022

FALL RIVER… Tina Stevens, 46, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022, at St. Anne’s Hospital.

Born in Massachusetts, she was a daughter of the late Ellen Stevens. Tina was an avid gamer and a talented graphic artist.

She is survived by her sister Margaret Mansir, of Florida

Her funeral services...

Dec 17, 2022

FALL RIVER… Jose G. Maranhao, 71, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022 at his home.

He was the husband of Eduarda Maranhao.

Born in Terceira, Azores, he was a son of the late Joao and Maria Maranhao.

Prior to retiring, Jose worked for most of his career as a landscaper....

Dec 13, 2022

FALL RIVER… Ruth (Metallo) Cote, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing, in Northborough.

Born in Boston, she was a daughter of the late James Metallo and Angelina (Cook) Metallo.

She was the widow of the late Marcel E. Cote.

Prior to retiring, Ruth worked...

Dec 10, 2022

FALL RIVER… Theresa (Ferry) Costa, 86, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022 at St. Anne’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

She was the widow of the late James Costa.

Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Ferry and Gertrude (St. Laurent) Ferry.

Theresa worked...

Dec 9, 2022

FALL RIVER… Antone "Tony" Rocha, Jr., 79, of Fall River, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

He was the widower of the late Linda M. Rocha.

Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Antone Rocha, Sr.

Tony was a United States Marine Corps Veteran and...

Dec 8, 2022

FALL RIVER… Kathleen (Mello) Fernandes, 61, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, in Brighton.

She was the widow of the late Antonio Fernandes and the long-time companion of the late Jose F. Sousa.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Madeline Mello.

Dec 6, 2022

FALL RIVER… Maria deAmaral, 84, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Catholic Memorial Home, in Fall River.

She was the widow of the late Jose C. deAmaral.

Maria was born in St. Michael, Azores, and worked for most of her career as a factory worker.

Her interment and comitial...

Dec 4, 2022

Regina “Jean” Bieg will be remembered as a constant and loving matriarch. She was born October 8th, 1935 to Manuel and Bella Lopes, older sister to David Lopes.

She lived to see her three children, Cheryl Brown, Robin Smith, and Scott Bieg each raise families of their own; Cheryl with Frank Bragantin, who continued to be a...

Nov 28, 2022

FALL RIVER… Blandina (Cabral) Relvinha, 73, of Fall River, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022 at Rhode Island Hospital.

She was wife of Nicolau T. Relvinha.

Born in Porto Formoso, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Nicolau Sousa Cabral and Albertina De Jesus (Costa) Cabral.

Prior to retiring, Blandina...

Nov 25, 2022

FALL RIVER… Richard A. Moller, of Fall River, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

Born in Brockton, he was a son of Randal Moller and Lisa (Robinson) Moller.

Richard was an avid Celtics fan and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his niece and nephews.

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Nov 24, 2022

FALL RIVER…  Holdjer R. Decarvalho, 22, of Fall River, Ma. passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, November 24, 2022, due to injuries sustained from an automobile accident.

Born in Brockton, Holdjer was a son of Paulo and Edna Carvalho.

Holdjer was a graduate of Dean College, with a degree in Criminal Justice & Homeland Security. He...

Nov 23, 2022

FALL RIVER… Maria Norbina (Aguiar) Araujo, 82, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

She was the widow of the late Vasco Araujo.

Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joao Aguiar and Maria Da Trindade Oliveira.

Maria was...