Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
John B. Raposa
Jul 15, 2026
John B. Raposa, age 91, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026.
John was the beloved husband of Judith "Judy" (Hopkins) Raposa.
Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late John B. Raposa Sr. and Mary (Williams) Raposa. John fondly remembered his early life on Division Street. John shared many stories...
Deolinda Vorce
Jul 13, 2026
Deolinda Espirito Santo (DaPonte) Vorce, 57, of Tiverton, passed away on July 13, 2026.
She was the beloved spouse of Edward Vorce.
Deolinda was born in Ribeira Grande, St. Michael, Azores, Portugal, and was the cherished daughter of Constantino DaPonte and Maria do Rosario (Correia) DaPonte.
A dedicated and compassionate professional, Deolinda earned her bachelor's degree and...
Tristan Michael Britton
Jul 12, 2026
Our beautiful son, Tristan Michael (Pettengill) Britton left this world far too soon at the age of 28. Born March 6, 1998 in Westerly, Rhode Island, Tristan lived most of his childhood in Colchester, CT, moving to Virginia Beach, VA, Charlestown, RI and later in Fall River, MA. His was a life that brought much joy and light to those...
Lorraine Mendoza
Jul 5, 2026
Lorraine Marie (Trubiano) Mendoza, 79, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on the morning of Sunday, July 5th, 2026.
Born in Somerville, Massachusetts, she was the beloved daughter of the late James Trubiano and Clementina M. (Mello - Estrella) Trubiano. As a young girl, Lorraine enjoyed singing in the choir at school and church. Some...
Nicole Dillon
Jul 3, 2026
Nicole Maureen-Ann Dillon, age 47, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on July 3, 2026, at home surrounded by her family.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the beloved daughter of David Dillon and Nina Walsh.
Nicole had a heart for helping others, which shone brilliantly through her career in education. She spent her professional life compassionately...
Robert Cahill Martin
Jul 2, 2026
Robert Cahill Martin of Tiverton, Rhode Island passed away on July 2, 2026. He was 83.
Bob grew up in Bristol, Rhode Island and spent happy summers in Shelter Harbor, Rhode Island making fresh peach ice cream with his mom, boating on Quonochontaug Pond, quahogging and snorkeling.
After graduating from Wentworth Institute in 1963, with a degree in...
Americo Moura
Jun 29, 2026
Americo Viveiros Moura, 76, of Fall River, passed away on June 29, 2026.
He was the beloved husband of Angelina (Soares) Moura.
Born in Faja de Baixo, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Jose Moura and Geraldina (Viveiros) Moura.
Americo spent his career working as a machine operator for Quaker Fabrics. He also...
Antonia Ferreira
Jun 23, 2026
Antonia Gonçalves Ferreira, 87, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her devoted family on June 23, 2026. In her passing, she joins her beloved husband, Floriano Ferreira.
Born in Lisbon, Portugal, Antonia was the daughter of the late Cristina Almeida Gonçalves and Graçiano Gonçalves. She was the sister of Natalina Marques.
Antonia dedicated many...
Joseph Neronha
Jun 22, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph Noel “Joe” Neronha, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.
One of eleven children, Joe grew up surrounded by the love, laughter, and lifelong bonds of a large family. Those close family ties remained at the center of his life, and he treasured every moment spent with the...
Ronald Aguiar
Jun 21, 2026
Ronald George Aguiar, 63, of Dartmouth, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Darlene (Gaspar) Aguiar.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Antonio Aguiar and Estelle (Banville) Aguiar.
Ronald enjoyed a long and celebrated career as an Executive Chef, sharing his culinary talents with many...
Rev. Horace J. Travassos
Jun 21, 2026
Reverend Horace J. Travassos, age 83, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on June 21, 2026. A lifelong resident of the area and a dedicated servant of the Catholic Church, he touched countless lives through his extensive ministry and warm personal spirit.
Born on January 2, 1943, in Fall River, he was the son of the late Horace J....
Rose Marie Perry
Jun 20, 2026
Rose Marie (Ferreira) Perry, age 86, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on June 20, 2026.
She was the longtime companion of the late Navarro “Ray” Javier and former wife of the late Frank Perry.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Ferreira and Mary (Mendonca) Proyck.
Professionally, she worked as an...
Marie D. Soares
Jun 19, 2026
Marie D. Soares, 87, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on June 19, 2026.
She was the beloved wife of the late Diniz Tavares Soares.
Born in the Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Pacheco and Emelia Pacheco.
Marie was a parishioner at St. Theresa Church and dedicated her time as a volunteer and...
Eduardo Cardoso da Silva
Jun 10, 2026
Eduardo Cardoso da Silva, 19, tragically passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
A visitation will be held Friday, June 19, 2026, alongside his lifelong friend Pablo Henrique Rocha da Silva from 4 - 8 PM at the Oliveira Funeral Home - South Main St. Chapel, 2064 South Main St., Fall River. Burial will take place in Maranhão, Brazil.
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Pablo Henrique Rocha da Silva
Jun 10, 2026
Pablo Henrique Rocha da Silva, 20, tragically passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
A visitation will be held Friday, June 19, 2026, alongside his lifelong friend Eduardo Cardoso da Silva from 4 - 8 PM at the Oliveira Funeral Home - South Main St. Chapel, 2064 South Main St., Fall River. Burial will take place in Governador Valadares, Brazil.
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Jose P. Carreiro
Jun 5, 2026
Jose Pontes Carreiro, age 86, of Fall River, formerly of Westport, passed away on June 5, 2026.
He was the widower of Maria da Conceição (Tavares) Carreiro.
Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Manuel Carreiro Leite and the late Maria (Vidal) Carreiro. He immigrated to the United States, coming to Fall...
Christopher Wood
Jun 3, 2026
Christopher Allen Wood, Jr., age 34, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away June 3rd, 2026.
Christopher was born in Providence, Rhode Island on April 6, 1992. He was the beloved son of Linda C. (Verrette) DaSilva and the late Christopher Allen Wood Sr.
He spent his career working in construction. Outside of work, Christopher was an avid outdoorsman...
Scott Aguiar
Jun 1, 2026
It is with great sadness we share that Scott John Aguiar has left us too soon. Scott passed unexpectedly on June 1st, 2026.
Born in Fall River, he is the son of Patricia (Lancier) Aguiar and the late James D. Aguiar.
Scott worked as a union piledriver in the construction industry. He was most known for his love...
Gregory J. Brewer
May 30, 2026
Gregory Joseph Brewer, 67, of Assonet, Massachusetts, passed away on May 30, 2026.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Emmit and Olive (Silvia) Brewer.
He was the beloved husband of Lisa Marie (Golding) Brewer.
Gregory had a long and dedicated career, serving as the Vice President of Fire Protection at Piping...
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...
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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