Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
David Alan Tougas
May 20, 2026
David Alan Tougas, age 85, of Bristol, formerly of Little Compton, died peacefully after a short illness, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River, Mass.
Dave was born in Pawtucket, the son of the late Henry & Hazel (Fletcher) Tougas of Little Compton, RI.
Dave grew up in Pawtucket and graduated from Pawtucket...
Susan Rioux
May 16, 2026
Susan Lee (Jackson) Rioux, born March 11, 1953, passed away May 16, 2026.
She was the widow of the late Ronald Joseph Rioux.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late John Marshall Jackson and Rita Jackson.
Susan was the mother of Shawn and Jeremy Rioux. Susan is survived by siblings Barbara Costa, Cindy...
Joseph Coito
May 16, 2026
Joseph Coito, age 73, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away on May 16, 2026.
He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, October 1, 1951.
Joseph proudly served his country in the United States Army and he possessed a warm heart focused on what truly mattered. His greatest interest and absolute favorite hobby was simply spending quality time with his...
Odete Viegas
May 12, 2026
Odete Rodrigues Viegas, age 66, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on May 12, 2026.
Born in Abrunhosa-A-Velha, Portugal, she was the beloved daughter of the late Jose Viegas and Rosa (Rodrigues) Viegas.
Odete dedicated many years of hard work to her career as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service. A woman of profound faith,...
Dorothy Reney
May 10, 2026
Dorothy (Boulay) Reney, 92, of Swansea, died on May 10, 2026. She was the wife of the late Wilbur P. Reney, to whom she was married for 65 years.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Omer Boulay and Mathilda (Viens) Boulay. She had lived in Swansea since 1963.
She worked at the former...
Elaine R. Veeder
May 9, 2026
Elaine Rhoda (Rogers) Veeder, 73, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away on May 9, 2026.
She was the beloved wife of Thomas John Arsenault.
Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Manuel Rogers and Jeannette (Turgeon) Rogers.
Elaine spent her working years as a home health aide, bartender, at the Standard Times, and later...
Jason Robert Dion
May 6, 2026
Jason Robert Dion, age 52, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on May 6, 2026.
He was the husband of Cassia Lee (Petrosso) Dion.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was the son of Robert Dion and the late Claudette (Gagnon) Dion.
Jason spent his career working outdoors as a dedicated groundsman in the tree service industry....
Dorothea Cordeiro
May 4, 2026
Dorothea (Carreiro) Cordeiro, 94, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on May 4, 2026 at The Catholic Memorial Home.
She was the widow of the late Frederick Cordeiro, with whom she shared 43 wonderful years of marriage after they wed in 1951.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the loving daughter of the late Antone and Olivia...
Thomas Courtemanche
May 3, 2026
Thomas Joseph Courtemanche, 70, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on May 3, 2026.
He was the beloved husband of Deborah (Costa) Courtemanche.
Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late George Henry Courtemanche and Louise Mary (Beaubien) Courtemanche.
Thomas had a dedicated work ethic, working at Microfibers in East Providence before his initial...
Juliet A. Pelletier
May 2, 2026
Juliet A. Pelletier, 77, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026, at Saint Anne’s Hospital.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Frank Cambra and Delphine (Pimental) Gagnon. She was a proud graduate of Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School in Fall River
During her working years, Juliet was employed...
Mariana Rego
May 1, 2026
Mariana (Medeiros) Rego, age 94, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on May 1, 2026.
She was the beloved wife of the late Jose Rego.
Born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Deodato Medeiros and the late Mariana (Santos) Medeiros. She immigrated to the United States and had been a resident...
George Robert DePontes
Apr 30, 2026
George Robert DePontes, age 63, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on April 30, 2026.
He was the husband of Nancy (Sousa) DePontes.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Joseph DePontes and Theresa Marie (Bergeron) DePontes.
George proudly served his country in the United States Navy before pursuing his passion for...
Maria Sanchez
Apr 28, 2026
Maria Monserrate Sanchez Rivera, 52, passed away on April 28, 2026.
Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, she was the beloved daughter of Herminio Sanchez and Jennie Rivera.
Maria had a vibrant spirit and a deep love for her community. She found great joy in cooking and was especially known for always baking delicious treats for her neighborhood. In...
Natalie Vieira
Apr 23, 2026
Natalie Vieira, age 79, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the beloved daughter of the late Antone M. Vieira and the late Irene (Cordeiro) Vieira.
Natalie had a dedicated and successful career in the manufacturing industry. She spent many years working hard as a section leader...
Leo A. Gendreau
Apr 21, 2026
Leo Alfred Gendreau, 94, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on April 21, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family.
He was the beloved husband of the late Rita (Lavoie) Gendreau.
Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Charles Gendreau and the late Albertine (Belanger) Gendreau.
A dedicated and hardworking man his entire...
Kathleen L. Sullivan
Apr 20, 2026
Kathleen Linda (Lesiow) Sullivan, 78, of Somerset, Massachusetts, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026.
She was the widow of the late Kevin Sullivan.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Rita M. (Jennings) Lesiow.
Kathleen dedicated her professional life to caring for others as a nurse until her retirement....
Roger L. Archambault
Apr 13, 2026
Roger Lionel Archambault, 69, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on April 13, 2026.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Lionel J. and Evette (Robilard) Archambault.
A painter by trade, Roger was a true "jack of all trades" who spent a portion of his career working in Pennsylvania. Outside of his professional...
Roxane Denise Banks
Apr 9, 2026
Roxane Denise (Ledoux) Banks, age 85, of Somerset, Massachusetts, passed away on April 9, 2026.
She was the wife of the late John I. Banks Jr.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Eugene J. and Bernadette (Noel) Ledoux.
Roxane was a true "jack-of-all-trades" who led a varied and vibrant professional life. She served her...
Nancy McCallister
Apr 9, 2026
Nancy McCallister, age 80, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on April 9, 2026.
She was the loving companion of 45 years to the late Arthur Bousquet.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Marion Cardoza and sister of late Raymond Cardoza.
Nancy dedicated 39 years of her life to...
Joan J. Cormier
Apr 2, 2026
Joan J. Cormier, 88, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026.
She was the beloved wife of Roger Cormier.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Christopher J. and Dora (Limoge) Araujo.
She and her husband were private business owners for decades, and later in life she became...
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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