Recent Obituaries
Honoring Lives Served by Oliveira Funeral Homes in the Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport & South Coast Area
John Sousa
Oct 21, 2025
John Sousa, 67, of Swansea, Massachusetts, passed away on October 21, 2025.
He was born in Madeira, Portugal, the son of the late Manuel Sousa and the late Maria do Rosario Sousa.
In his younger years, Mr. Sousa worked as a presser in the garment manufacturing industry. He was also a proud veteran of the United States Navy.
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Kenneth Burton
Oct 20, 2025
Kenneth “Ken” Burton, age 84, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his devoted family.
Ken was predeceased by his beloved wife of 60 years, Patricia Burton, his parents Charles and Geraldine Burton, and his brother Charles Burton II.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Ken spent most of...
Manuel F. Mello
Oct 20, 2025
Manuel F. Mello, 85, of Fall River, passed away on October 20, 2025, at HopeHealth Hospice Center, in Providence, RI.
He was the loving husband of the late Maria C. (Pevide) Mello.
Manuel was born on August 17, 1940, in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores. He was the son of the late Jose Ferreira Melo and the late Maria...
Shirley Mae Cordeiro
Oct 19, 2025
Shirley Mae (Hindle) Cordeiro, 94, of Tiverton, RI, passed away at her home on October 19, 2025, surrounded by her family.
She was the widow of the late Joseph M. Cordeiro “Babe”, her loving husband, to whom she had been married since February 14th, 1948, until his passing in 1990.
Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on January 23,...
Marie R. Verrette
Oct 14, 2025
Marie R. Verrette, 81, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Fall River Healthcare.
She was the former wife of the late Roger Ouellette.
Born in Central Falls, RI, on July 30, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Emilien J. Lapalme and Claire (Ferland) Lapalme
Marie worked at various places throughout her life, including Hasbro in...
Everett R. Cabral
Oct 12, 2025
Everett R. Cabral, 89, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on October 12, 2025, at home, surrounded by his family.
He was the beloved husband of Edith (Camara) Cabral, with whom he shared over 69 years of marriage.
Born in Bronx, New York, on February 18, 1936, he was the son of the late Everett Cabral, Sr. and...
Maria dos Anjos Silva
Oct 5, 2025
Maria dos Anjos (Tavares-Teodoro) Silva, 72, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Saint Anne's Hospital, surrounded by her family.
She was the beloved wife of the late Joao M. Silva.
Born in Rosário do Lagoa, St. Michael, Azores, Portugal on August 24, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Medeiros Teodoro...
Loretta Carreira
Oct 4, 2025
Loretta Carreira, 80, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Fall River Healthcare.
She was the widow of the late Arthur Carreira, and the former wife of the late Robert Bouchard.
Born in Fall River, on April 29, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Augustine Travassos and Lucy (Gouveia) Travassos.
After...
Emanuel J. Cabral
Sep 28, 2025
Emanuel J. Cabral, 65, of Fall River, passed away at his residence on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
Born in Furnas, São Miguel, Azores, he was a son of Maria Jose Janeiro and the late Laureano Cabral Vieira.
Mr. Cabral was retired, having spent his career in construction. He was an avid soccer fan and a devoted supporter of...
Frank "Satch" Souza
Sep 27, 2025
Frank “Satch” Souza, of Fall River, formerly of Swansea, MA. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family & sister Patricia. He was 85 years old.
He lived a life like no other. To know Satch was to love him. A father, a husband, a papa, a brother & a friend. He was the best at all...
Maria C. Almas (Silvia)
Sep 26, 2025
Maria Conceicao Almas (Silvia), 92, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away at home on September 26, 2025.
Born in Vila do Nordeste, Portugal on November 15, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Jose P. Almas and Rosa (Melo) Almas.
Maria worked for many years as a dedicated seamstress in the garment industry, after graduating from Casa...
Joseph Paul Dougherty
Sep 22, 2025
Joseph Paul Dougherty, Jr., 66, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on September 22, 2025, at Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Center.
Born in Fall River, on February 1, 1959, he was a son of Elvira (Pereira) Dougherty and the late Joseph Dougherty, Sr.
A lifelong resident of the city, Joseph was a Durfee graduate and worked as a...
Karen Marie Botelho
Sep 6, 2025
Karen Marie (Carpenter) Botelho, 52, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, at home.
She was the loving wife of Steven Botelho.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of Antone Carpenter and the late Doris Ann (Alves) Carpenter.
Karen worked for most of her career as a Personal Care Assistant and enjoyed knitting,...
Joseph Fernando Pereira
Sep 2, 2025
Joseph Fernando Pereira, passed away September 2, 2025.
He was married to his wife Isaura Pereira. In addition to his wife he leaves behind his two beloved children, Dylan and Arielle Pereira.
Born in Fall River, he was the son of Teresa Correia and the late Jose M Pereira.
Joseph was a kind loving man always willing...
Jovita Rodriguez Rivera
Sep 2, 2025
Jovita Rodriguez Rivera, de 81 años, de Fall River, falleció en el Hospital de Rhode Island el martes, 2 de septiembre de 2025.
Era la viuda de Candido Montesino Rivera.
Nacida en Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, era hija de los fenecidos Gabriel Rodrigues y Mariana Rivera.
Le sobreviven sus hijos Ana Montensino y Candido Montesino, seis nietos, ocho...
Leo Paul Boutin
Sep 2, 2025
Leo Paul Boutin, 85, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was the widower of the late Marilyn (Leduc) Boutin.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Edward and Jeanne (Methot) Boutin.
A veteran of the United States Army National Guard, Leo...
Jose V. Labao
Sep 2, 2025
Jose V. Labao, 73, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Catholic Memorial Home in Fall River, surrounded by his friends and family.
Born in Rabo de Peixe, São Miguel, Azores, he was a son of the late Antonio Labao and Maria Idalina (Melo) Labao.
Prior to his retirement, Jose worked for the majority of...
Benilde Pavao
Sep 2, 2025
Benilde (Carvalho) Pavao, 74, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Saint Anne’s Hospital in Fall River.
She was the former wife of the late Luis Pavao.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joao Carvalho and Jovina (Martins) Carvalho.
Prior to retiring, Benilde worked for most of her...
Sandra Marie Sousa
Aug 27, 2025
Sandra Marie Sousa, age 37, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away on August 27, 2025, at home surrounded by her family.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of Manuel Sousa and Dina (Areias) Sousa
After a courageous battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Sandra found redemption and new life in Jesus Christ.
Her faith transformed...
Joao Luis Raposo
Aug 26, 2025
Joao Luis Raposo, 62, of Fall River, passed away at home on August 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the beloved husband of Ana Paula (Medeiros) Raposo.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Joao and Alda (Corvelo) Raposo.
Prior to his retirement, Joao worked for most of his...
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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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