All Obituaries

FALL RIVER…Alda M. (Medeiros) Brum, 70, of Fall River passed away July 7, 2019 at her home. She was the loving wife of the late John M. Brum, Sr. to whom she had been married for 38 years. Born in Ajuda da Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose Sousa and Mariana (do Rosario) Medeiros. Mrs. Brum was very active as a parishioner of Santo Christo Church, teaching catechism and  earning the Marion Medal for her service to her faith. She had worked for...

FALL RIVER…Albert Correira, Sr, 89 of Fall River passed away July 3, 2019 at Catholic Memorial Home. He was the husband of the late Lorraine (Berard) Correira. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Joseph and Rose (Alves) Correira. Mr. Correira was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Korea. He had worked for 32 years as a Laborer Foreman for Local 610 and after retirement, had joined the staff of the Montessori School of the Angels in Westport for 15 years. He...

FALL RIVER...Maria Eugenia (Elizardo) Santo, 87, of Fall River passed away at home, Wednesday, July 3, 2019.    She was the wife of the late Manuel Santo.    She was born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores a daughter of the late Jose and Maria (Rezendes) Elizardo and had lived in Fall River since 1968.    She worked as a machine operator for many years retiring in 1992.    Mrs. Santo enjoyed sewing and spending time with family.    Survivors...

FALL RIVER... Maria Natalia (Pinto) Tavares, 67, of Fall River passed away July 2, 2019 at St. Anne's Hospital. She was the loving wife of Tiberio C. Tavares. Born in Sao Pedro Nordestinho, Sao Miguel, Acores, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Juventina (Sousa) Pinto. Mrs. Tavares and her husband are the former owners of Europa Pastries & Coffee Shop on Columbia Street. She was a communicant of Santo Christo Church. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, sewing and family...

FALL RIVER… It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our cherished son, brother, and friend Wayne Arthur Correia at the age of 51. Wayne is survived by his beloved son Dylan Wayne Correia and his former spouse Lisa Correia. There is no one in the world he loved, adored, or was more proud of than his son. Wayne is also survived by his parents: Mary Grace and Arthur Correia; Sisters: Christine (Richard) Conlon and Karen (John) Bentz; Nieces: Catherine and Kristen;...

FALL RIVER… Madeline M. Cabral, 80, of Fall River passed away June 27, 2019 at St. Anne’s Hospital. Born in Tiverton, she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Lena (Paragon) Cabral. Ms. Cabral was a member of the Ponta Delgada Club Ladies Auxiliary and was an avid bowler at Holiday Lanes. Survivors include her sister, Joan Lord of Fall River and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Richard T. and Everett J. Cabral. Memorial service to which relatives...

FALL RIVER…Maria A. (Bolhoes) Gomes, 79, of Fall River passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 at her home. She was the wife of Joao M. Gomes of Fall River. She was born in Sao Miguel, Acores. Mrs. Gomes had worked for many years as a Machine Operator in the local textile industry. She was a communicant of Santo Christo Church and had enjoyed spending time with her family. Along with her husband, survivors include her sisters: Maria Costa of Somerset and Elisa Araujo of Taunton; her...

FALL RIVER… Oliverio Correia, 85, of Fall River passed away, June 27, 2019, surrounded by family.  He was the husband of Lillian (Reis) Correia to whom he had been married to for over 50 years. Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Joao and Alice (Reis) Correia. Mr. Correia had worked as a Painter in the local Construction Field. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family. Along with his wife, survivors include his sons: Michael O....

FALL RIVER – Jaime R. de Melo, 92, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at his home.  He was the husband of the late Zelia (Carvalho) de Melo.      Born in Vila Franca do Campo, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Jose R. and Rosa (Carvalho) de Melo and had lived in Fall River for the past 50 years.  Mr. de Melo worked for many years as a master mason in the Azores and had worked for F. B. Rogers Silver Co. in Taunton where he had...

FALL RIVER…Alice (Thomas) Silvia, 94, of Fall River passed away June 21, 2019 at St. Anne’s Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph Silvia, Jr. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Mariano and Alexandrina (Carvalho) Thomas and had been a lifelong resident of this city. Mrs. Silvia had worked for many years as a Sewing Machine Operator for the former RK Pants Co. and River Falls Inc. She was a devoted communicant of the former Our Lady of the...