Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Fatima Machado
Aug 12, 2026
Fatima (Soares) Machado, 83, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
She was the loving wife of the late Jorge B. Machado.
Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Soares and Joana Pacheco Soares.
During her career, Fatima worked in office administration within the textile...
Paula DeSouza
Aug 10, 2026
Paula DeSouza, age 55, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on August 10, 2026.
She was the loving fiancée of Randy Barlow.
Paula was born in Fall River, Massachusetts. She was the devoted daughter of Manuel Adriano DeSousa and Maria Almerinda (Cordeiro) DeSousa.
Throughout her career, Paula worked in food service as a manager at Honeydew. In...
Helen Shirley Miranda
Aug 7, 2026
Mrs. Helen Shirley Miranda, 89, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, August 7, 2026.
Born on June 1, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY, Shirley (as she was lovingly known) was the beloved daughter of the late Antone F. Souza and Helen (Cooper) Souza.
Shirley was the widow of Antone P. Miranda...
Lynn L. Aguiar
Aug 1, 2026
Lynn was a remarkably artistic and creative woman, as well as an amazing mother, stepmother, Grammy, and Aunty. She loved to cook and feed everyone, and her kitchen was a favorite destination for all who knew her.
She adored babies and children and possessed a natural gift for connecting with them. Her happiest moments were spent during weekend visits...
Mary Ida Monahan
Aug 1, 2026
Mary Ida Monahan, age 83, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on August 1, 2026.
She was the beloved wife of Francis G. Monahan, who preceded her in death in 2023. Together they shared more than 60 years of marriage, building a life centered on family.
Mary was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, and was the daughter of...
William Raposa
Jul 29, 2026
William “Billy” Raposa, age 73, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on July 29, 2026.
He was the beloved husband of Maria Luisa (Silva) Raposa.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Manuel Raposa and Irene (Pereira) Raposa Da Costa.
William dedicated his professional life to the garment industry, working skillfully for...
Phyllis A. Webster
Jul 29, 2026
Phyllis Ann Webster, age 91, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on July 29, 2026.
She was the widow of the late Everett J. Webster, Jr..
Phyllis was born in Fall River, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Stanley Gutwienski and Mary (Zmuda) Gutwienski.
During her professional career, she worked as a secretary and office manager. She...
Jerald J. Archambault
Jul 26, 2026
Jerald “Jerry” Joseph Archambault, age 69, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on July 26, 2026.
He was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, to his parents, Lionel J. Archambault and Yvette (Robillard) Archambault.
Throughout his life, Jerald made his living in the fishing industry as a fisherman. He was known by those around him as a hard worker...
Eugenia Maria Mello
Jul 21, 2026
Eugenia Maria Mello, affectionately known as Maria, age 89, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026.
Born on June 17, 1937, she was the beloved daughter of the late Francisco Mello and Maria L. (Thomas) Mello.
Maria was preceded in death by her sister, Lillian Glickman, and her nephews, Harry Kershaw and Francis Kershaw.
She is survived...
Moses Rapoza
Jul 20, 2026
Moses Rapoza, age 91, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on July 20, 2026.
He was the beloved husband of Jeannine (Lavoie) Rapoza. The couple shared a marriage that spanned more than 66 years.
Moses was born in Somerset, Massachusetts. He was the son of the late Frank Rapoza and Maria Rapoza.
A proud veteran, Moses served...
Timothy Gagne
Jul 17, 2026
Timothy James Gagne, age 64, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on July 17, 2026.
He was the beloved husband of Brenda Ann (Robitaille) Gagne.
Born in Mansfield, Massachusetts, he was the son of Maurice G. Gagne and Jeannine F. (Dupuis) Gagne.
Throughout his career, Timothy worked diligently in the construction industry as a skilled carpenter, mechanic,...
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...
James Walsh
Jul 10, 2026
James Michael “Jimmy” Walsh, of Westport, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly July 10, 2026 at the age of 61. He was the husband of the late Rosemary L. (Reagan) Walsh. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late James J. Walsh and Evelyn (Murray) Walsh.
James was employed as an automotive mechanic at the Portsmouth Abbey...
Paul Janick
Jul 9, 2026
Paul Matthew Janick, 73, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on July 9, 2026.
He was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, and was the beloved son of the late Matthew Janick and Alexandrina (Ferreira) Janick.
A proud patriot, Paul honorably served his country as a veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Following his military service,...
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...
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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