Obituaries

Leanor H. Mendonca

Leanor H. Mendonca

Feb 19, 2025

Leanor Helen (Mathias) Mendonca, 90, passed away Wednesday, February 19th, 2025, at All American Assisted Living, in Wareham.

    She was the widow of the late Dennis Mendonca.

    Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Mathias and Louise (Thomas) Mathias.

    Leanor was a dedicated professional, having served as the Town Accountant for Somerset...

Antonio Jose Rego

Antonio Jose Rego

Feb 18, 2025

Antonio Jose Rego, 62, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

    Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Antonio do Rego Peixoto and Maria Gloria Cabral.

    Antonio had a deep love for music and community. He proudly played the snare drum and cymbals for...

Jose Tavares Miguel

Jose Tavares Miguel

Feb 17, 2025

Jose Tavares Miguel, 83, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2025, at his home.

    He was the loving husband of Maria Edwarda (Soares) Miguel.

    Born in Rabo de Peixe, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Jose Tavares Miguel and Florinda dos Reis Amaral. He served in the Portuguese Army and lived in...

Judith Ann Tavares

Judith Ann Tavares

Feb 12, 2025

Judith Ann (Pacheco) Tavares, 84, of Dennis, formerly of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, February 12th, 2025, at Cape Cod Hospital.

    She was the widow of the late Joseph Jacinto Tavares.

    Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Francisco Pacheco and Mary (Thomas) Pacheco.

    Judith dedicated much of her life to her work...

Maria Edwarda Maranhao

Maria Edwarda Maranhao

Feb 8, 2025

Maria Edwarda (Carreiro) Maranhao, 70, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, at St. Anne’s Hospital.

    She was the widow of the late Jose G. Maranhao.

    Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Mariano O. Carreiro and Irene (Costa) Carreiro.

    Edwarda was a homemaker and enjoyed being around people and...

Sandra L. Vallett

Sandra L. Vallett

Feb 1, 2025

Sandra L. Vallett, 66, of Fall River, passed away February 1st, 2025, at home, surrounded by her family.

    Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Ernest Dube and Lucille (Oliveira) Dube.

    Prior to retiring, Sandra worked as a waitress. In her free time, she enjoyed playing bingo, cards, and, most of all, spending time...

Alfred Gallant

Alfred Gallant

Jan 29, 2025

Alfred Gallant, a loving father and grandfather, passed away Wednesday, January 29th, 2025, at Somerset Ridge Center.

    He was the widower of the late Maureen (Finn) Gallant.

    Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Alfred Gallant and Eva (Bilodeau) Gallant.

    Alfred had a distinguished career as a labor foreman for Local 610, where...

Russell Chace

Russell Chace

Jan 13, 2025

Russell Chace, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday January 13, 2025 at Our Lady's Haven in Fairhaven, MA, surrounded by his loving family. 

    He met and married the love of his life, the late Patricia (LaPointe) Chace in Swansea and they were married for 56 years. 

    Russell, the son of the late Leon E. Chace and the late...

Germina da Christo Pacheco

Germina da Christo Pacheco

Jan 7, 2025

Germina da Christo (Albano) Pacheco, 92, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, January 7th, 2025, at Southpointe Rehabilitation, in Fall River, surrounded by her family. 

    She was the widow of the late Manuel P. Pacheco. 

    Born in Agua de Pau, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Eugenio Pereira Albano and Diamantina (Furtado) Albano. 

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Maria Fatima Borges

Maria Fatima Borges

Jan 5, 2025

Maria Fatima (Vieira) Borges, 73, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, January 5th, 2025, at home, surrounded by her family.

    She was the loving wife of Antonio Borges.

    Born in Rabo de Peixe, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose Alvaro Vieira and Gloria Andrade.

    Before retiring, Maria worked for several years at...

Margaret Ann Lamothe

Margaret Ann Lamothe

Jan 4, 2025

Margaret Ann (Dias) Lamothe, 81, of Westport, passed away Saturday, January 4nd, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

    She was the loving wife of Alfred R. Lamothe.

    Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Dias and Leticia (Sousa) Dias.

    Margaret dedicated many years of her life to her work at the former Yates...

Elaine Moniz

Elaine Moniz

Jan 2, 2025

Elaine M. (Dias) Moniz, 81, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, January 2nd, 2025, at St. Anne’s Hospital.

     She was the loving long-time partner of the late John Steele, for over 30 years, and the widow of the late Ronald Moniz.

    Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Dias and Genevieve (Perry) Dias.

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Delores Dopart

Delores Dopart

Dec 31, 2024

Delores (Costa) Dopart, 94, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River. 

    She was the widow of her “sweetheart” the late Peter S. Dopart, who passed away in 2022, after their relationship of more than seven decades. 

    Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Seraphim...

Manuel Pereira Costa

Manuel Pereira Costa

Dec 26, 2024

Manuel Pereira Costa, 85, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, December 26th, 2024, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

    He was the loving husband of Maria (Reis) Costa.

    Born in Guimarães, Portugal, he was a son of the late Fernando da Costa and Maria Pereira.

    Before his retirement, Manuel dedicated his career to the construction industry,...

Manuel J. Pereira

Manuel J. Pereira

Dec 21, 2024

Manuel Jose Pereira, of Swansea, formerly of Fall River, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, unexpectedly. 

    He was the loving husband of Ann M. (Machado) Pereira, to whom he had been married to for 51 years. 

    Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel Pereira and Diamantina Fernandes. 

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Roberto Ramos Lopez

Roberto Ramos Lopez

Dec 18, 2024

Roberto Ramos Lopez, 67, of Taunton, died Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Rhode Island Hospital, in Providence.

    He was the loving husband of Luz P. Torres Colon.

    Born in Loiza, Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Gregorio Ramos Escute and Manuela Lopez Sanjurjo.

    Prior to retiring, Roberto worked for most of his career in...

Francisco Soares

Francisco Soares

Dec 18, 2024

Francisco M. Soares, 65, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at home, surrounded by his family.

    Born in Sao Roque, St. Michael Azores, he was a son of the late Jose Soares and Jardelina Carreiro.

    Prior to retiring, Francisco worked as a mason in the construction industry, for the majority of his career. He was...

Steven Dupere

Steven Dupere

Dec 15, 2024

Steven R. Dupere, 58, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital, from health complications.

    Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts, Steven was the son of the late Russell Dupere and Deolinda (Pacheco) Dupere. He grew up in Westport and lived in Fall River with his late brother David Dupere and his late sister Tara Bartlett....

Maria C. Quiterio

Maria C. Quiterio

Dec 12, 2024

Maria C. (Antunes) Quiterio, 87, of Fall River, passed away December 12, 2024, at Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Care Center, in Fall River.

    She was the widow of the late Joao C. Quiterio.

    Graveside services will be private.

Richard Mello

Richard Mello

Dec 10, 2024

Richard Mello, 84, of Fall River, passed away December 10, 2024, at Southpointe Rehab Center, in Fall River.

    His committal service will be held Wednesday, December 18, at 10 AM at Notre Dame Cemetery.

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