Obituaries

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...

May 7, 2022

FALL RIVER… Maria (Do Ceu Perfeito) Da Fonseca, 87, of Fall River passed away May 7, 2022, at Fall River Healthcare, surrounded by her family.

She was the loving wife of the late Joao Da Fonseca.

Born in Macal do Chao, Portugal, she was a daughter of the late Cezar Braganca and Maria Augusta.

May 6, 2022

Jack W. Lieber, Jr., of Fall River, passed away on May 6, 2022, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River, surrounded by his family and friends.

He was the husband of Donna (Casazza) Lieber.

Born in Boston, he was a son of the late Jack W. Lieber, Sr. and Jane (O’Neil) Lieber.

Jack...

May 4, 2022

FALL RIVER… Leonel Torres de Sousa, 91, of Fall River, passed away May 4, 2022 at home, surrounded by his family.

He was the husband of Ines (da Silva Correia) de Sousa.

Born in Ribeirinha, Sao Miguel, Azores, he was the son of the late Manuel de Sousa and Irene Jesus Torres.

Before...

Apr 24, 2022

Henry J. Araujo, Sr., of Fall River, passed away on April 24, 2022, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

He was the husband of the late Barbara Jayne (Cambra) Araujo, to whom he had been married to for 63 years.

Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Joseph L. Araujo...

Apr 23, 2022

FALL RIVER… Diana Costa, 93, of Fall River passed away April 23, 2022 at Sarah Brayton Nursing Center, in Fall River.

She was the loving wife of the late Antonio M. Costa.

Born in Salgueiral, Portugal, she was a daughter of the late Jose da Costa Isidoro and Vicencia Rosa da Costa.

Diana...

Apr 21, 2022

Annie (Viveiros) Fortes, 93, of Tiverton, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family.

She was the loving wife of the late Julio J. Fortes.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Irene (Boucher) Viveiros.

Prior to retiring in 1990, Annie...

Apr 18, 2022

Dolores (Bispo) Beaulieu, 82, of Tiverton, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

She was the long-time partner of the late Charles Mantaine and the former wife of Maurice Beaulieu.

Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Bispo and the late Virginia (Moniz) Bispo....

Apr 15, 2022

Keith F. Rein, of Fall River, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

Born in Newport, he was the son of the late Alvin F. and Helen (McAvoy) Rein.

He enjoyed word searches and playing cards.

Keith is survived by Sharon Benevides, Nana, and the Medeiros Family,...

Apr 15, 2022

Richard Cordeiro of Tiverton, RI passed away on Good Friday, April 15, 2022, at home after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Shirley A. (Rebello) Cordeiro, who he married in 1956. Prior to retiring, he was employed as a truck driver for the majority of his career, and was a member of Teamsters Union #251....

Apr 15, 2022

Gloria (Melo) Ferreira, of Fall River, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

She was the loving wife of the late Manuel Ferreira.

Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Melo and the late Gloria (Costa) Melo.

Prior to retiring,...

Apr 2, 2022

FALL RIVER… Alexandria “Lil” (Miranda) Mello, 104, of Fall River, formerly of Assonet, passed away April 2, 2022 at the Fall River Jewish Home.

She was the widow of the late Joseph A. Mello, Jr.

Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late John P. Miranda and Iscolastinha (Julio) Miranda.

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Apr 2, 2022

FALL RIVER… Arsenio F. Pereira, 76, of Fall River passed away April 2, 2022 at home, surrounded by his family.

He was the loving husband of Maria Conceicao (Monte) Pereira, he would have celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary next month.

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

Mar 24, 2022

FALL RIVER… Ana Maria (Pavao de Medeiros) Martins, 80, of Fall River passed away March 24, 2022 at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

She was the loving wife of the late Gilberto S. Martins.

Born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel de Medeiros and Maria Pavao.

Mar 18, 2022

FALL RIVER… Antonio Arruda, 84, of Fall River passed away March 18, 2022 at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

He was the loving husband of Isabel (Costa) Arruda.

Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late John Arruda and Maria Costa Arruda.

Prior to retiring, Antonio worked as a...

Mar 14, 2022

Peter S. Dopart, 93, of Fall River, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital, in New Bedford.

He was the loving husband of Delores Dopart, his “sweetheart” of more than seven decades.

Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Piotr and Valerya Dopart.

A WWII...