Obituaries

Aug 6, 2022

TIVERTON... Brenda M. (Lima) Raposa, 54, of Tiverton, died Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Brigham and Women's Hospital, in Boston.

She was the loving wife of Ronald J. Raposa.

Born in Fall River, MA, and a resident of Tiverton R.I. for most of her life, she was a daughter of Frances G. (Stables) Lima and...

Aug 3, 2022

Wendy Ann Repoza, of East Providence, passed away August 3, 2022 at Rhode Island Hospital, in Providence, after a long fight with breast cancer at the age of 53. She was the wife of Joseph George Repoza for 32 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late James Edward Pearson and the late Claire Gladys Devon....

Aug 3, 2022

FALL RIVER… Messias A. Oliveira, 67, of Fall River passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at St. Anne’s Hospital.

He was the husband of Maria Fatima (Ferreira Sousa) Oliveira

Born in Santa Barbara, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Jose Oliveira and Maria (Arruda) Oliveira.

Prior to retiring, Messias...

Aug 1, 2022

FALL RIVER… Lucy Rebello, 71, of Fall River passed away August 1, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital, in New Bedford.

Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Serafim Couto and Maria M. Couto.

Prior to retiring, Lucy was the co-owner of Rainbow Vertical Blinds. She was a parishioner of Santo...

Jul 23, 2022

FALL RIVER… Manuel A. Correia, 82, of Fall River passed away July 23, 2022, at home, surrounded by his family.

He was the widower of the late Liliana M. (Cabral) Correia.

Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Joao Correia and Ilda Maria (Furtado) Correia.

Prior to retiring, ...

Jul 12, 2022

Sherry L. Young, 62, of Freetown, passed away July 12, 2022, at Morton Hospital, in Taunton.

She was the loving wife of Edward Young

Born in Middleborough, she was a daughter of the late Loius and Viola Moniz.

She was the most kind hearted, loving soul you could ever have the honor of...

Jul 12, 2022

FALL RIVER… Kevin A. Correia, 32, of Fall River, passed away July 12, 2022 at the St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

Born in Fall River, he was a son of Manuel Correia and Maria (Pereira) Correia.

Along with his parents, survivors include his son Anthony J. Correia, and his brothers Ryan Nathan Correia, Steven...

Jul 11, 2022

TIVERTON… Dolores “Del” (Raposa) Arruda, of Tiverton, passed away July 11, 2022 at Brookdale Sakonnet Bay, in Tiverton, surrounded by her children.

She was the widow of the late Joseph P. Arruda.

Born in Tiverton, she was a daughter of the late John Raposa and Mary (Mottas) Raposa.

Before her retirement, Del was...

Jul 8, 2022

FALL RIVER… Lucille B. (Rodrigues) Aguiar, 89, of Fall River, died Friday, July 8, 2022 at Fall River Health Care.

Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Bento Rodrigues and Josephine M. (Carreira) Rodrigues.

Prior to retiring, Lucille was employed as a retail sales clerk, for many years, at Kmart...

Jul 6, 2022

FALL RIVER… Margaret "Peggy" (Souza) Bishop, 93, of Fall River passed away July 6, 2022, at Catholic Memorial Home, in Fall River.

Born in Little Compton, RI, she was a daughter of the late John Phillip Souza Sr and Barbara (Rocha) Souza.

She leaves her longtime companion, Norman Casey, Sr. and his two children, Norman...

Jun 20, 2022

FALL RIVER… Daniel M. Batista, 33, of Fall River passed away June 20, 2022, at home, surrounded by his family.

He was the loving husband of Kelly (Rioux) Batista.

Born in Minas Gerais, Brazil, he was a son of Nilomar and Alexsandra (Oliveira) Batista.

Daniel was a self-employed carpenter, in the residential construction...

Jun 18, 2022

FALL RIVER… Sheila Ann (Bandara) Corriveau, 63, of Fall River passed away June 18, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital, in New Bedford.

She was the loving wife of Wayne Corriveau.

Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Elizabeth (Simons) Bandara.

Sheila enjoyed cooking, playing bingo, poker, and...

Jun 17, 2022

SEEKONK… William (Bill) T. Farrell, Jr., 75, of Seekonk passed away June 17, 2022, at HopeHealth Hospice, in Providence.

Born in 1946, he was a son of William and Elisabeth Farrell.

William enjoyed going to and watching New England Patriots games along with watching the other 3 major sports teams; the Boston Bruins, the Boston...

Jun 16, 2022

TIVERTON… Michelle (Williams) Kazen, 59, of Tiverton passed away June 16, 2022, at Atria Aquidneck Place, in Portsmouth.

She was the loving wife of the late Richard Forcier.

Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late William A. Williams and Betty (Medeiros) Williams.

Michelle was the owner of Stone Bridge...

Jun 8, 2022

FALL RIVER… Filomena (Paiva) Ventura, 63, of Fall River passed away June 8, 2022, at St. Anne’s Hospital.

She was the loving companion of Jose Branco and wife of the late Hildeberto J. Ventura.

Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel G. Paiva and Maria D. Paiva.

Prior...

Jun 4, 2022

FALL RIVER… Edward D. Medeiros, 79, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Sacred Heart Home, in New Bedford, surrounded by his family.  He had lived his entire life at Heatley Place, Fall River, MA, prior to nursing home placement.

He was the loving husband of Margaret A. (Terceiro) Medeiros, who he...

May 26, 2022

FALL RIVER… Kathleen (Freitas) King, 65, of Fall River passed away May 26, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, in Brighton.

She was the long-time partner of Peter Primo, who she was with for over 30 years.

Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of Germaine Freitas and the late Eugene Freitas.

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May 18, 2022

TIVERTON… Maria Jose Furtado, 75, of Tiverton passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Newport Hospital, in Newport, RI.

Maria was born in Ponta Garca, Sao Miguel, Azores a daughter of the late Manuel Furtado Ribeiro and Hermelinda da Encarnacao Henrique and had lived in Tiverton since 1981.

Prior to retiring Ms. Furtado, worked as...

May 9, 2022

Gregory A. Cruz, 64, of Somerset passed away May 9, 2022, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Arthur Cruz, Sr. and Anna (Benevides) Cruz.

Prior to retiring, Gregory worked in materials handling at Charlton Memorial Hospital, for 35 years. He lived for little...

May 7, 2022

FALL RIVER… Estrella “Star” Santana, 72, of Fall River passed away May 7, 2022, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston.

She was the long-time partner of Lynne Williams.

Born in New York City, NY, she was a daughter of the late Ciro and Willemina Fontaine.

Estrella enjoyed crocheting and loved spending time...