Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Marjorie Fagundes
Jan 6, 2026
Marjorie Fagundes, 83, of Little Compton, Rhode Island, passed away on January 6, 2026.
She was the beloved wife of John Fagundes.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late August Oliveira and Mary (Rego) Oliveira.
Marjorie worked for many years as a folder in the textile industry. She led an active life...
Francis M. Pacheco
Jan 5, 2026
Francis Michael Pacheco, 87, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was the beloved husband of Madeline Joan (Silvia) Pacheco.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Francis F. Pacheco and Mary (Andrade) Pacheco.
Francis was a dedicated business owner...
Lawrence P. Tavares
Jan 2, 2026
Lawrence P. Tavares, “Peewee” to those who knew him, age 92, passed away on January 2nd, 2026. He was the husband of the late Edna (Parsons) Tavares, his wife of 70 years, and a lifelong resident of Tiverton, RI. Peewee grew up on his grandparents’ family farm, where the 6th generation of his family still lives. He was a hard...
Cynthia Ann Rodrigues
Jan 1, 2026
Cynthia Ann (Botelho) Rodrigues, 81, of Westport, passed away on January 1, 2026, at her home.
She was the beloved wife of the late John Rodrigues.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Botelho and the late Laurine (De Sousa Mathews) Botelho.
She retired from UNITE-HERE, AFL-CIO and was one of the...
Robert F. Souza
Dec 27, 2025
Robert F. Souza, 84, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away at home on Saturday, December 27, 2025.
He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia A. (Salvador) Souza.
Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Manuel and Belmira Souza.
Robert spent his career as a professional truck driver, working for Keeton and spending...
Robert H. Frates
Dec 27, 2025
Robert H. Frates (Bobby) 68 of Tiverton RI passed away peacefully at home on December 27, 2025 with his wife by his side. He was an Army war veteran serving in Saudi Arabia during Desert Storm.
He was proud to have served his country and the years he spent in the military. He was a member of VFW Post...
Scott M. Boyer
Dec 20, 2025
Scott Matthew Boyer, age 56, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was the son of Barbara A. (Barlow) Boyer and the late Kenneth T. Boyer.
Scott dedicated his life to the safety and service of his community. He spent his career as a 911 Dispatcher for the Fall...
Donna Lee Leary
Dec 19, 2025
Donna Lee (Rodgers, Davies) Leary, born June 27, 1964, passed away peacefully in hospice care, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous lifelong battle with illness, most recently cancer. Throughout her journey, Donna faced unimaginable challenges with extraordinary strength and determination, demonstrating remarkable courage in the face of adversity.
Donna’s greatest joy in life was being a mother...
Judith Ann Borden
Dec 15, 2025
Judith Ann (Marshall) Borden, 90, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on December 15, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Harry Marshall and Anne (Dion) Marshall.
She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph Borden, Sr. to whom she had been married for 48 years.
Judith spent...
Ronald Soares
Nov 25, 2025
Ronald Charles "Captain Ron" Soares, 84, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025 surrounded by the love and presence of his family. Born in Fall River, Ron was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose gentle spirit and steady warmth touched countless lives.
Born with a natural kindness and a quiet strength, Ronald approached each day with humor,...
David M. Pereira
Nov 24, 2025
David M. Pereira, age 51, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
Born in Fall River, he was the beloved son of Humberto Pereira and Judith (Faggioli) Pereira.
David loved fiercely, especially his mother. He stood by the people he cared about, defended them, and poured himself into their well-being....
Diamantino Pereira Mendes
Nov 23, 2025
Diamantino Pereira Mendes, 91, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at his home.
He was the beloved husband of the late Maria (Chousa) Mendes.
Born in Arcos de Valdevez, Viana do Castelo, Portugal, he was the son of the late Joao Mendes and Custodia Pereira.
Diamantino was a dedicated and hardworking man...
Michael Barboza
Nov 22, 2025
Michael Barboza, 62, of Westport, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Cheryl (Conforti) Barboza, of 43 years, before her passing.
Michael was born in Fall River, MA, raised in Tiverton, RI and moved to Westport where he raised his two children, Nichole and Michael. Michael devoted his life...
Manuel J. De Almeida
Nov 20, 2025
Manuel J. De Almeida, 67, of Fall River passed away Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at St. Anne’s Hospital.
Born in Candelaria, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel De Almeida and Margarida Jorge.
Manuel was a hard worker, serving as a baker at Tony’s Bakery in Fall River for over 40 years. He was...
Diana Abraham Sawyer
Nov 20, 2025
Diana Abraham Sawyer, 81, formerly of Fall River, passed away on November 20, 2025, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham.
She was the beloved wife of the late Bradley Clayton Sawyer.
She was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, on June 22, 1944, a daughter of Shadan S. and Madeline (Hacheme-Nasiff) Abraham. Diana was a graduate of Sacred...
Laura M. Arruda
Nov 20, 2025
Laura M. (Calvo) Arruda, age 95, passed away on November 20, 2025, at Catholic Memorial Home, in Fall River.
She was the loving wife of the late Francis M. Arruda.
She is survived by her children Michael Arruda (Janice), Gary Arruda (Joanne), Francis Arruda (Donna); grandchildren Nicole, Jessica, Logan, Brittany, Mason, Lauren, Ashley and several nieces.
Born...
José A. DaSilva
Nov 18, 2025
José Alberto DaSilva, 91, of Fall River, passed away on November 18, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the husband of the late Norbina (Pacheco do Monte) DaSilva.
Born in Porto Formoso, São Miguel, Azores, he was the son of the late Antone Alberto DaSilva and Jacinta (De Jesus) DaSilva. José was...
Alvaro V. Barreira
Nov 15, 2025
Alvaro V. Barreira, 92, of Fall River, MA, passed away on November 15, 2025, at St. Anne's Hospital.
He was the beloved husband of the late Arminda M. (Lopes) Barreira.
Born in Santa Barbara, Sao Miguel, Acores, on August 8, 1933, he was the son of the late Antone Barreira and the late Marina Viveiros.
A skilled...
Manuel E. Andrade
Nov 13, 2025
Manuel E. Andrade, 63, of Fall River, MA, passed away on November 13, 2025, at St. Anne’s Hospital.
Born in Rabo de Peixe, St. Michael, Azores on May 25, 1962, he was the son of the late Manuel Andrade and the late Maria Evelina (Vieira) Andrade.
Manuel was a retired Machine Operator, having worked for many years at...
Emily Apolinario
Nov 12, 2025
Emily (Mello) Apolinario, 99, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at St. Ann’s Hospital in Fall River.
She was the widow of the late Manuel “Manny Apples” Apolinario.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Mello and Leontina (Amber) Mello.
Mrs. Apolinario worked as a sales clerk for over...
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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