Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Andre Lavoie
Mar 14, 2026
Andre “Andy” R. Lavoie, 87, of Tiverton, RI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Andy was a devoted member of the Tiverton community and a faithful parishioner of St. Theresa Church, where he was known as one of the parish’s dedicated “old timers.” Over the years, Andy generously gave his time and talents to many aspects of...
Almerinda Viveiros
Mar 14, 2026
Almerinda (Cambra) Viveiros, 96, of Tiverton, passed away on March 14, 2026.
She was the beloved wife of the late William Viveiros.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Cambra and the late Anne (Tavares) Cambra.
During her working years, Almerinda was employed in the local garment industry, dedicating much of...
Maureen E. Murphy
Mar 12, 2026
Maureen Elaine (Arruda) Murphy, 82, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on March 12, 2026.
She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Murphy.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Maureen was the daughter of the late Francis Arruda and Idelina (Rodrigues) Arruda.
Maureen spent her career working diligently as a secretary and medical biller for PrimaCare...
Joseph Gerald Rodgers
Mar 10, 2026
Joseph Gerald Rodgers, age 83, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away on March 10, 2026.
He was the widower of the late Elaine Caron and the late Lucille Bizier.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Joseph Rodgers and Conceicao (Medeiros) Rodgers.
Joseph proudly served his country in the United States Navy...
George P. Mello
Mar 9, 2026
George P. Mello, age 88, of Fall River, passed away on March 9, 2026. Prior to moving to Fall River, he was a resident of Somerset for 21 years and also spent time in Leesburg, Florida.
He was the beloved husband of Cecelia "Linda" (Ayala) Mello, with whom he shared over 66 beautiful years of marriage.
Born in...
William Rego
Mar 9, 2026
William Rego, age 90, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on March 9, 2026.
He was the devoted husband of the late Eileen (Raposa) Rego.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Manuel R. Rego and the late Mary (Medeiros) Rego.
During his working years, William was employed as a packer for...
Feliks Czerwonka
Mar 8, 2026
Feliks Czerwonka, age 99, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on March 8, 2026, by his daughter’s side.
He was the devoted husband of his late wife, Celestyna Czerwonka, sharing many wonderful years together before her passing in 2019.
Born on September 5, 1926, in Grodzisko Górne, Poland, he was the son of the late Stanislaw Czerwonka and...
Pamela Jane Pereira
Mar 7, 2026
Pamela Jane Pereira, age 63, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on March 7, 2026.
She was the widow of her first husband, Arthur Pereira Jr., and later the widow of Robert A. Whitehouse.
Born in Putnam, Connecticut, Pamela was the daughter of the late Doris A. (Perry) LaHaie and Gilbert LaHaie.
Pamela led a fulfilling professional...
Maria C. Camara
Mar 7, 2026
Maria “Mary” C. Camara, 74, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family while praying together. Born in São Miguel in the Azores, Portugal, Mary immigrated to the United States with her family at a young age. She carried her strong faith, love of family, and proud Portuguese heritage with her throughout her life. ...
Alesandra Schmidt Woodhouse
Mar 5, 2026
Alesandra “Sandy” Schmidt Woodhouse, age 90, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on March 5, 2026.
She was the devoted wife of the late Caleb Randall Woodhouse, sharing 20 years of marriage together before his passing in 2020.
Born in Suffield, Connecticut, on October 11, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph Schmidt Jr. and Madge...
Lawrence J. Tavares
Mar 5, 2026
Lawrence J. Tavares, “Larry” to those who knew him, age 61, passed away on March 5, 2026. He was the husband of Tammy (Arruda) Tavares, his wife of 12 years, and a resident of Fall River, MA. Larry grew up on his great grandparents’ family farm in Tiverton RI and worked for the family business L. Tavares Trucking & Excavating...
Lorraine Y. Théroux
Mar 4, 2026
Lorraine Y. (Née Desrosiers) Théroux, a longtime resident of Fall River, MA and Portsmouth, RI, passed away on March 4, 2026 at Catholic memorial Home of Fall River. She was born on August 26, daughter of Phillippe and Yvonne (née Dumont) Desrosiers.
At fifteen she entered the “Grey Nuns” (Les Soeurs de la Charité de Québec in Québec). Lorraine...
Joseph J. Mantez
Feb 28, 2026
Joseph J. Mantez, 98, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on February 28, 2026.
He was born in Fall River, and was the son of the late Antonio Mantez and Maria (Paiva) Mantez.
Joseph served his country proudly as a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. After his military service, he dedicated his career to...
Jacqueline A. Carvalho
Feb 23, 2026
Jacqueline A. (Duquette) Carvalho, 86, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away at her home on Monday, February 23, 2026.
She was the beloved wife of the late Benjamin D. Carvalho.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Imelda (Larrivee) Duquette.
Jacqueline dedicated her career to the local textile industry, working...
Rosalina Maria Abarca
Feb 18, 2026
DUE TO THE STORM, SERVICES WILL BE HELD SATURDAY NIGHT
Rosalina Maria Abarca, 64, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away at home, Feb. 18, 2026, surrounded by her family .
She was the beloved wife of Armando Miguel Abarca.
Born in the Azores, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Antonio V. Leite and Ines (Nascimento) Leite.
...
Richard Lema
Feb 13, 2026
Richard M. Lema, 80, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at his home.
Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Manuel Lema and the late Emma (Correia) Lema.
Richard was employed as a machine operator in the garment manufacturing industry, a career he dedicated himself to for 40 years....
Maria Agostinho
Feb 12, 2026
SERVICE DATE HAS BEEN MOVED TO THURSDAY, DUE TO THE STORM
Maria da Conceição Pacheco Agostinho, age 85, of Fall River, MA., passed away on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 at St. Anne’s Hospital with her loving family by her side.
Maria was the beloved wife of the late Antero Medeiros Agostinho. She was born in Ponta Garça, São Miguel, Azores,...
Richard Mello
Feb 7, 2026
Richard S. Mello, age 85, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Rhode Island Hospital.
He was the beloved husband of Marlys I. (Mosier) Mello.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, on May 28, 1940, he was the son of the late Manuel Mello and the late Georgianna (Costa) Mello.
Prior to his retirement,...
Prazer Goncalves
Feb 4, 2026
Prazer (Martins) Goncalves, age 96, of Fall River, passed away on February 4, 2026.
She was the beloved wife of the late Joao Gomes Goncalves.
Born in Salgueiral, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Jose Martins da Costa and Maria Assuncao Alves.
Prior to her retirement in 1978, Prazer worked as a machine operator at...
Maria Neronha
Feb 2, 2026
Maria Angel Neronha, 60, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026.
She was the beloved wife of Joseph Roland Neronha.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Luis Marques Resendes and Urania Maria (Furtado) Resendes.
Maria was a woman of deep compassion and dedication. She worked as an...
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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