Obituaries
Maria Lima
Nov 27, 2024
Maria (Cambra) Lima, 83, of Tiverton, passed away at her home on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
She was the loving wife of the late William “Bill” Lima, to whom she met in the 6th grade and later married for 61 years.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Manual Cambra, Jr. and Hortense (Farias)...
Victor Martins
Nov 25, 2024
Victor Martins, 68, of Fall River passed away Monday, November 25, 2024, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of Joseph Martins and Maria Jose (Sousa) Martins.
Victor graduated from BMC Durfee High School and was a member of Santo Christo Church. Throughout his career, he worked as a landscaper...
Maria V. Carneiro
Nov 24, 2024
Maria V. (Leite) Carneiro, 95, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Marion Mannor, in Taunton, surrounded by her family.
She was the widow of the late Manuel Costa Carneiro.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose Sousa Leite and Maria Das Mercedes Quintal.
Maria worked for most...
Antonio DaCosta
Nov 23, 2024
Antonio DaCosta, 79, of Somerset, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Center, in Fall River.
He was the widower of the late Fatima (Brum) DaCosta.
Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Joseph DaCosta and Gloria (Ferreira) DaCosta.
Prior to retiring, Antonio spent most of...
Richard J. Medeiros
Nov 18, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Medeiros “Rabs” a retired police officer, father, and cherished grandfather, who peacefully left us on 11/18/2024 at the age of 87.
Rabs served with distinction as a police officer for years in the Portsmouth Police Department. Throughout his distinguished career, he earned the respect and admiration of colleagues,...
Maria H. Medeiros
Nov 17, 2024
Maria H. (Furnas) Medeiros, 80, of New Bedford, formerly of Dartmouth, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital, in New Bedford.
She was the widow of the late Jose Medeiros, Jr.
Born in Santo Antonio, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joao Furnas and Maria Joana (Da Silva) Furnas.
Maria...
Rui Carlos Gomes-Depina
Nov 11, 2024
Rui Carlos Gomes-Depina, 29, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 11, 2024.
He leaves behind his wife and the love of his life, Justice Monique (Benjamin) Gomes-Depina. Rui found love and companionship in his wife and their bond was a testament to the love they shared.
Born in Angola, he was a son of Cesar De...
Arnaldo M. Costa
Nov 11, 2024
Arnaldo M. Costa, 85, of Fall River, passed away Monday, November 11, 2024, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River, surrounded by his family.
He was the widower of the late Liduina Conceicao (Mare) Costa.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Jose Costa and Maria Catarina (Rocha) Eleuterio.
Prior to retiring,...
Maria I. Ganhadeiro
Nov 3, 2024
It is with profound sorrow and deep love that we announce the passing of Maria Ganhadeiro, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Maria I. (Germano) Ganhadeiro of Fall River, passed away November 3, 2024, at St. Anne’s Hospital at the age of 77, surrounded by the love of her family. After 57 years of marriage, Maria leaves...
Edmundo de Sousa
Nov 1, 2024
Edmundo de Sousa, esposo de Maria Germana de Sousa, faleceu no dia 1 de Novembro de 2024.
Nasceu em S. Pedro, Ponta Delgada, no dia 6 de Agosto de 1935.
Pai de Dinarte de Sousa, Edmund R. Sousa, e de Gabriela de Sousa; Avô de Christopher de Sousa, Alexander Sousa, Emily Nicole Reed, Claudia Sousa e Charles Marinelli;...
Dennis Duarte
Oct 24, 2024
Dennis M. Duarte, 73, of Tiverton, RI, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Dennis W. Duarte and Doris (Arruda) Duarte.
Dennis was a dedicated educator and passionate music enthusiast who was loved by all. A...
Joao F. Viegas
Oct 22, 2024
Joao F. Viegas, 62, of Fall River, passed away October 22, 2024 at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.
He was the widower of the late Maria L. (Medeiros) Viegas.
Born in Sao Roque, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Francisco Viegas and Maria Fernando (Corvelo) Viegas.
Prior to retiring, Joao worked for...
Manuel Ricardo
Oct 17, 2024
Manuel F. Ricardo, 76, of Fall River, passed away October 17th, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, after a long fight with illness, surrounded by his family and loved ones.
He was the loving husband of Maria J. (Correia) Ricardo.
Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Virginio Ricardo and Natalia Ricardo.
...
Alina M. Silvia
Oct 15, 2024
Alina M. (Mello) Silvia, 101, of Fall River, passed away October 15, 2024 at Somerset Ridge Center.
She was the widow of the late Joseph M. Silvia.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Antonio C. Mello and Maria P. (Viveiros) Mello.
Prior to retiring, she worked for Aetna Jewelry Manufacturing, in Providence,...
Gerald Joseph Pineault
Oct 9, 2024
Gerald "Jerry" Joseph Pineault, 71, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at his home on October 9, 2024.
Born and raised in Fall River, he was the son of the late Gerald Pineault and Germaine (Bernier) Pineault.
Before retiring, Gerald worked for Electric Boat in Groton, CT, and was also a self-employed carpenter. He had a passion for...
Susan Santos
Oct 7, 2024
Susan (Oliveira) Santos, 65, of Fall River, suddenly passed away October 7, 2024, at home.
Sue was a lifelong resident of Fall River. A BMC Durfee grad who loved playing tennis with her Dad, loved horses and trips to Arizona where she enjoyed horseback riding, and was a member of the East End Sportsman’s club. Sue had a love for music...
Loretta Moniz
Sep 26, 2024
Loretta Moniz – April 11, 1938 – September 26, 2024, 86, of Fall River, MA passed away peacefully on Thursday, 9/26/2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after months of failing health.
Born in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late Antone and Serafina (Sadie Rogers) Davis.
She was a Seamstress and Union Member of the International Ladies...
Aryana Ann Coelho
Sep 20, 2024
Aryana Ann Coelho, 18, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 20th, 2024.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of Manuel Coelho (wife Erica) and the late Sheena DaSilva.
Aryana was a vibrant, fun-loving young woman who lit up every room she entered. She had a sense of humor and cherished time spent with family and friends. Aryana...
Elsie G. Giasson
Sep 18, 2024
Elsie G. (Arruda) Giasson, 92, of Tiverton, passed away, September 18, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family.
She was the widow of the late Robert E. Giasson and Thomas C. Roderick.
Born in Tiverton, she was a daughter of the late John Arruda and Mary S. (Medeiros) Arruda.
Prior to retiring, Elsie worked for...
Paul R. Ravenelle
Sep 15, 2024
Paul R. Ravenelle, 82, of East Wareham, passed away September 15, 2024 at Massachusetts General Hospital, in Boston.
He was the loving husband of Rosemary (Isadore) Ravenelle, to whom he had been married to for 58 years.
Born in Somerset, he was a son of the late Lionel Ravenelle and Bertha (Ernst) Banville.
Prior to retiring, Paul...
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