Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Lillian (Cadima) Collard
Nov 27, 2023
Lillian (Cadima) Collard, 87, of Fall River passed away Monday, November 27th, 2023, at Kimwell Nursing and Rehabilitation.
She was the widow of the late Robert Collard.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Augustine Cadima and Sophie (Simbro) Cadima.
Prior to retiring, Lillian worked for most of her...
Robert Levesque
Nov 20, 2023
FALL RIVER… Robert Levesque, 76, of Fall River passed away November 20, 2023, at home.
He was the widower of the late Donna Martin, to whom he had been married to for 25 years.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Wilfred Levesque and Blanche (Lincott) Levesque.
Prior to...
Herculano B. Oliveira
Nov 10, 2023
Herculano B. Oliveira, 85, of Fall River passed away peacefully November 10, 2023 at home, surrounded by his family.
He was the widower of the late Ilda S. (Caveiro) Oliveira, to whom he had been married for 57 years.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Annibal Bernardo Oliveira and...
Lance J. Haynes
Nov 8, 2023
Lance J. Haynes, 65, of Weymouth, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023.
Born in Bennington, VT, he was a son of the late Louie E. Haynes and Marilyn (Wallace) Haynes.
Prior to retiring, Lance worked for most of his career as a quality control engineer at Tri-Mack Plastics, in Bristol, RI, and was a veteran...
Floriano L. Rebelo
Nov 8, 2023
Floriano L. Rebelo, 66, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, in Providence, RI surrounded by his loving family.
He was the loving husband of Maria N. Rebelo, to whom he had been married to for 43 years.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of...
Maria C. Lima
Nov 3, 2023
Maria C. Lima, 86, of Fall River, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, at Kimwell Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Fall River.
She was the widow of the late Jose Ambrosio Araujo.
Born in Vila Franca do Campo, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel De Lima and Maria Da Conceicao.
...
Stephen Paul Morse
Oct 31, 2023
Stephen Paul Morse, 67, of Swansea, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River. Born in Attleboro, he was a son of the late Arthur A. Morse and Dorothy Joy (Hulsizer) Morse.
Prior to retiring, Stephen worked for most of his career as a heavy equipment operator and semi tractor trailer driver. ...
James E. Siravo
Oct 27, 2023
James E. Siravo, 83, of Tiverton, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family.
He was the long-time partner and soulmate of Mabel Fleming.
Born in Providence, RI, he was a son of the late James E. Siravo and Mary (Passarelli) Siravo.
James was a simple and self-made man....
David A. Wong
Oct 23, 2023
David A. Wong, 56, of New Bedford, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023, in New Bedford.
He was the former husband of Carol (Ledesma) Wong.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late William Wong and Hilda M. (Costa) Tate, and brother of the late William Michael Wong.
David enjoyed...
Doris A. (Alves) Carpenter
Oct 18, 2023
Doris A. (Alves) Carpenter, 78, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.
She was the loving wife of Antone Carpenter.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Alves and Anna (Rego) Alves.
Doris was a dedicated homemaker who loved...
Marcia O. Aguiar
Oct 16, 2023
Marcia O. Aguiar, 83, of Fall River, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023, surrounded by her family, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.
She was the widow of the late Hermano Aguiar.
Born in Santo Antonio, Sao Miguel, Açores, she was a daughter of the late Jacinto Matias Aguiar and Maria de Conceicao Cabral....
Carlos M. Pereira
Oct 5, 2023
FALL RIVER… Carlos M. Pereira, 68, of Fall River, passed away Thursday October 5, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family.
He was the loving husband of Ana (Resendes) Pereira, to whom he had been married to for 38 years.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel...
Olive (Travassos) Cote
Oct 4, 2023
Olive (Travassos) Cote, 98, of Tiverton, RI, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 4th, at home surrounded by her family and caregivers.
She was the loyal wife of the late Charles "Charlie" Edward Cote, the love of her life for 74 years, whom she fondly referred to as her rock.
Born in Fall River, in 1925 on...
Carlos Marques
Oct 3, 2023
Carlos Marques, 80, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Virginia (Marques) Carvalho.
Carlos was a very kind and humble man who enjoyed spending time with his friends and family.
He is...
James L. Linhares
Sep 21, 2023
James L. Linhares, age 94, of Tiverton, RI passed away at The Grand Islander Center, Middletown on September 21, 2023. He was a Korean War veteran and was proud to serve his country.
Son of the late John and Mary Linhares, he was predeceased by wife Barbara Hryciw Linhares, son Jeffrey Linhares, brothers Arthur and Frank Linhares,...
Maria A. (DaPonte) Paiva
Sep 15, 2023
Maria A. (DaPonte) Paiva, 94, of Fall River, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family.
She was the widow of the late Joao Paiva.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joaquim DaPonte and Maria (Oliveira) DaPonte.
Prior to retiring, Maria...
Nancy A. (Peixoto) Pimentel
Sep 15, 2023
Nancy A. (Peixoto) Pimentel, 65, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, September 15th, at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
She was the loving wife of Jose Pimentel, Jr.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Peixoto and Helen (Aguiar) Peixoto.
Nancy was a graduate of the Sacred Heart Academy...
Irene (Almeida) Medeiros
Sep 9, 2023
TIVERTON… Irene (Almeida) Medeiros (a.k.a. Suzie), 96, formerly of Tiverton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 9, 2023 in Wakefield Massachusetts.
She was the widow of the late John A. Medeiros. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Alexander Almeida and Philomena (Medeiros) Almeida.
She will be missed by her loving...
Cheryl Ann (Conforti) Barboza
Sep 6, 2023
Cheryl Ann (Conforti) Barboza, 61, of Westport, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 6th surrounded by her family.
She was the loving wife of Michael Barboza, together for 43 years.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of Jacqueline (Ferreira) Conforti and the late Edward Conforti.
Cheryl found strength in the love...
Natalie Maria (Correira) Ferreira
Aug 31, 2023
FALL RIVER… Natalie Maria (Correira) Ferreira, 94, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, August 31st, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital, surrounded by her family.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose Rego Correira and Maria Conceicao Camara.
Prior to retiring, Natalie was employed by the former Shelburne Shirt Company...
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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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