Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Dennis "DJ" Roque, Jr.
Oct 19, 2026
Dennis “DJ” Roque Jr., age 37 of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 19, 2026, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, following a courageous battle with a heart condition. Born in Fall River on June 23, 1989, DJ was the beloved son of Elizabeth Roque of Fall River and Dennis Roque Sr. of Swansea.
DJ...
Tyler Tomei
Oct 15, 2026
Tyler Joseph Tomei, 26, of Warwick, Rhode Island, passed away on October 15, 2026.
He was the husband of Jessica Tomei.
Born in Palm Beach, Florida on November 16, 1999, he was raised by Gina Sherman and Alan Autio.
Tyler earned his Bachelor Degree in graphic design and was employed as a teacher at New England Tech,...
Denise P. Caron
Oct 14, 2026
Denise Caron of Bristol, RI passed away peacefully on October 14, 2026, with her daughter, Lia by her side.
"Dee", "Mom", "Grandma" was born on December 15, 1950, on Meadow Street in Fall River, MA from where she shared so many childhood memories that she would talk about often. She was the daughter of the late Joseph N. Caron, Sr. and...
Gualberto Carreiro Paiva
Oct 12, 2026
Gualberto C. Paiva, 73, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on October 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the beloved husband of Maria H. Paiva, with whom he shared 47 years of marriage.
Born in Furnas, Sao Miguel, he was the son of the late Antonio DeSousa DePaiva and Maria C. Sousa...
Jeffrey Carreiro
Oct 10, 2026
Jeffrey Carreiro, age 59, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on October 10, 2026, at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was the son of Richard Carreiro and Irene L. (Bonalewicz) Carreiro.
In his free time, Jeffrey enjoyed playing mahjong and listening to music on YouTube, especially The Doors, Janis Joplin, and Pearl Jam. He...
Inez Ayres
Oct 10, 2026
Inez M. Ayres, age 87, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on October 10, 2026, at Saint Anne's Hospital.
Born in Acushnet, Massachusetts, on March 9th, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Francisco and Laura (Medeiros) Ayres.
She earned a Master's Degree and spent much of her career in educational administration, working as a professor. Earlier...
Leroy Wordell
Oct 9, 2026
Leroy Alan Wordell, age 79, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on October 9th, 2026 at St. Anne's Hospital.
He was the beloved husband of the late Shirley (Marshall) Wordell.
Born in Taunton, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late John Wordell and the late Lottie Evelyn Wordell.
Leroy spent his career working in distribution as...
Anna Paula Silva
Oct 9, 2026
Anna Paula Silva, 58, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on October 9th, 2026.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Humberto De Jesus and the late Evelyn (Branco) De Jesus.
Anna spent her career working as an OR Tech at the Same Day Surgery Center for many years. In her free...
Joseph Martins
Oct 9, 2026
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Martins, 91, on October 9th, 2026.
He was the beloved husband of Maria Jose Martins (Sousa), to whom he was married for 71 years.
Born April 2nd, 1935 in Sao Miguel, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel Martins and Maria Da...
Petronila De Jesús López
Oct 8, 2026
Petronila De Jesús López, de 74 años, de Fall River, Massachusetts, falleció el 8 de octubre de 2026 en Stoughton.
Era la amada esposa de Rubén Ortiz.
Nacida en Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico, era hija del difunto Antonio DeJesus y de la difunta Carmen María López.
Pasó su carrera trabajando en educación como asistente de almuerzo.
...
Roxanne Correia
Oct 7, 2026
Roxanne (Pelletier) Correia, age 62, of Swansea, Massachusetts, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Beatrice (Delgardo) Pelletier.
Roxanne dedicated much of her life to caring for others, working as a Registered Nurse for many years, most...
Dinarte C. Raposo
Oct 6, 2026
Dinarte Corvelo Raposo, age 68, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on October 6, 2026.
He was the beloved husband of Alina (Costa) Raposo.
Born in the Azores, he was the son of the late Joao Raposo and the late Alda (Corvelo).
Dinarte spent his career working as a painter. He was a former member of the...
Tony M. Santos
Oct 4, 2026
Tony Medeiros Santos, age 47, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away surrounded by family on October 4th, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Tony was a source of light to everyone around him. Known for his kindness and humor, he touched the lives of so many.
Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the son of Maria Isabel...
Jennie LaTulippe
Oct 3, 2026
Jennie R. (Stanley) LaTulippe, age 84, of Stratham, New Hampshire, passed away on October 3, 2026, in Ormond Beach, Florida.
She was the beloved wife of the late Louis J. "Snookie" LaTulippe Jr.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Helen (Kokoszka) Stanley.
Jennie dedicated her life to her family...
Silvestre Faria
Oct 3, 2026
Silvestre Faria, age 88, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on October 3, 2026, at St. Anne's Hospital.
He was the beloved husband of Maria de Fatima (Miranda) Faria.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Antone Sousa Faria and the late Isabel Cateon Pereira.
Silvestre spent his career working as a...
Evelyn F. Gomes
Oct 2, 2026
Evelyn F. Gomes, age 81, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on October 2, 2026.
Born in Tiverton, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Antone and Evelyn (Oliveira) Gomes.
Prior to her retirement, Evelyn spent her career working as a clerk for Attorney Tom Brady. She truly loved life and enjoyed singing, particularly the music...
Elaine Carr
Sep 28, 2026
Elaine M. Carr, 60, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on September 28, 2026.
She was the beloved partner of 27 years to Edward Kirker. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Harold Medeiros and Elaine (Fernandes) Medeiros.
Elaine spent her career working as a restaurant waitress. In her free time, she enjoyed...
Arthur Silvia, Jr.
Sep 28, 2026
Arthur Silvia, Jr., 80, passed away on September 28, 2026, at Catholic Memorial Home, by the side of his sons.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Arthur Silvia, Sr. and the late Hilda (Alburquerque) Silvia.
Arthur spent his career as the owner and operator of Silvia's Florist Shop & Gifts, dedicating 48...
Doris M. Oliveira
Sep 28, 2026
Doris (Mello) Oliveira, age 70, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on September 28, 2026.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was thedaughter of Armanda (Medeiros) Mello and the late Fernando L. Mello.
Doris dedicated much of her life to education, working primarily as an English teacher at Durfee High School. She also served her community as a...
Rosemarie Buote
Sep 27, 2026
Rosemarie B. (Boschen) Buote, age 86, of Dighton, Massachusetts, passed away on September 27, 2026, at St. Anne's.
She was the beloved wife of the late Victor Roy Buote.
Born in Jamaica, New York, she was the daughter of the late George Frederick and Mary (Bernadich) Boschen.
Rosemarie spent her career working in education, retiring in 2002...
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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Historical Obituary Research
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.
Need help finding an obituary, whether it's recent or historical, from Dighton, Freetown, Little Compton, Tiverton, Portsmouth, or anywhere in our service area? Our staff can assist or point you to the right resource.
