Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
Olga Maria Costa
Aug 20, 2026
Olga Maria (Sineiro) Costa, 85, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on August 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of her husband, John, and her nieces.
Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Jose Sineiro and the late Maria S. (Medeiros) Sineiro.
Olga was the beloved wife and best friend of John...
Theresa Lorraine Medeiros
Aug 19, 2026
Theresa Lorraine (Harrison) Medeiros, affectionately known as "Terry," age 74, of Somerset, Massachusetts, passed away on August 19, 2026.
She was the former spouse of John Medeiros.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Dominique Harrison and Jeannette (Briand) St. Denis.
Terry dedicated her career to early childhood education as a preschool teacher, notably...
Rosemarie Rego
Aug 19, 2026
Rosemarie (Borges) Rego, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, after a long illness.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the beloved daughter of the late Antone and Emily (Amarello) Borges, and the devoted wife of the late Everett Rego.
A lifelong resident of the area, Rosemarie lived in the south end of Fall River...
Maria Ana Baptista
Aug 17, 2026
Maria Ana (Pacheco) Baptista, 97, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of her devoted family and cherished friends.
She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel Baptista.
Born in Furnas, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal, Maria was the daughter of the late Manuel Pacheco and Maria Christina Da Costa...
Joseph Peixoto
Aug 17, 2026
Joseph V. Peixoto, age 83, of Swansea, Massachusetts, passed away on August 17, 2026.
He was the beloved husband of Sarah Peixoto.
Born in Faial, Azores, Portugal, he was the son of Joseph Peixoto and Maria (Vincent) Peixoto.
Joseph spent his career as a skilled carpenter, proudly owning and operating his own business, J&M Carpentry. He was...
Ronald Vincent
Aug 14, 2026
NORTH DARTMOUTH, MA — Ronald Vincent, 83, formerly of Tiverton, RI and Port St. Lucie, FL, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2026, following a long illness. He was the devoted husband of the late Janice (Landry) Vincent.
Born January 19, 1943, in Tiverton, RI, he was the son of the late John and Georgianna (Viveiros) Vincent. He...
Helen Ferreira
Aug 12, 2026
Our hearts are heavy, yet we rejoice as we share that our precious mother, Helen M. Ferreira, age 92, entered into the presence of her Savior on August 12, 2026.
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.”
Psalm 116:15
Helen was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, on October 26, 1933, the daughter of Antonio Rezendes and Clothilde...
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...
Delaney Silvia
Aug 11, 2026
Delaney "MJ" Mariah Silvia, age 32, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on August 11, 2026.
She was the loving long-time partner of Michael St. Pierre.
Delaney was born in Elmira, New York, to her mother Beverly Estacio.
A dedicated college student who held an Associate Degree from BCC, Delaney was passionately pursuing her education in the...
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...
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.
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.
