Obituaries

Mar 14, 2022

Norma (Horrocks) Pettey, 77, of Tiverton, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, in Providence.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Olivia (Oliveira) Horrocks.

Norma was a homemaker and member of the Tiverton Senior Center. She loved knitting, animals, and most of all,...

Mar 13, 2022

Our precious mother Evelyn Ferreira, passed away on Sunday March 13, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. She devoted her life to her children and family. She was orphaned at a very young age and although she endured many hardships in life, our mom had so much love to give. Her baby blue eyes and beautiful smile along with...

Mar 6, 2022

Lorraine Martin, 92, of Fall River, MA passed away peacefully on Sunday March 6, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Martin, her parents, Manuel and Maria Tavares and siblings, Anthony Tavares and Stella Frado.

She is survived by her children, Kathleen Valero and her husband, Joseph of Fall River, MA, as...

Mar 6, 2022

FALL RIVER…  Antonio Neto Victorino, 84, of Fall River passed away March 6, 2022, surrounded by his family at Fall River Health Care.

He was the loving husband of the late of Maria Isabel (Rego) Victorino.

Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Jose Vultao Victorino and Ilda Jesus Neto....

Mar 2, 2022

Mark J. Aguiar, 44, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at his home.

Born in San Mateo, California, he was the son of Jose Aguiar and Maria (Camara) Aguiar.

Mark was employed as a PCA. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid New England Patriots fan.

Along with his...

Feb 20, 2022

Mark C. Potter, 63, of Tiverton, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at his home.

Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Joseph Potter and Joyce (Whyte) Potter.

Prior to retiring, he worked for most of his life as a stone mason. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing. Mark...

Feb 20, 2022

Francis J. Aguiar, 87, of Tiverton, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at home, surrounded by his family.

He was the loving husband of Shirley (Souza) Aguiar.

Born in Tiverton, he was a son of the late Manuel Aguiar and Mary Silvia.

Before retiring, he was employed as a Tiverton Police Officer...

Feb 14, 2022

Francisco J. Farias, 72, of Fall River, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, in Boston.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Francisco and Rose (Moniz) Farias.

Prior to retiring, he worked as an autobody technician for most of his career. In his free time,...

Feb 13, 2022

John P. Aguiar, 78, of Fall River, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late John P. Aguiar and Lydia (Pimental) Aguiar.

John was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked for most of his...

Feb 7, 2022

Shirley M. (Cabral) Rego, 84, of Fall River, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 at the Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare, in Bristol, RI.

She was the widow of the late William Rego.

Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary (Ferreira) Cabral.

Prior...

Jan 28, 2022

Delores Brilhante, 88, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Brilhante and Deolinda (Rapoza) Brilhante.

Prior to retiring, she was employed as a floor lady at the former Fall River Manufacturing and was...

Jan 26, 2022

TIVERTON… Diamentina (Reposa) Perry, 91, of Tiverton, passed away January 26, 2022, at home, surrounded by her family.

She was the widow of the late Raymond T. Perry.

Diamentina was born in Portsmouth, RI, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Reposa and stepmother, “Tia.”

Prior to retiring, Mrs. Perry worked as...

Jan 19, 2022

FALL RIVER… Alzira (Carreiro-Vieira) Salsinha, 83, of Fall River, passed away January 19, 2022, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

She was the widow of the late Jose M. Salsinha.

Alzira was born in Agua Retorta, Sao Miguel, Azores, a daughter of the late Manuel Inocencio Vieira and Maria Da Conceicao Carreiro.

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Jan 19, 2022

TAUNTON… Joanie M. (Moniz) Troia, 72, passed away January 19, 2022, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

She was the widow of the late Michael Troia, retired Fall River Police Dept. Detective.

Joanie was born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Joseph Moniz, Jr. and Beatrice (Marshall) Moniz.

Survivors include...

Jan 16, 2022

Jeffrey R. Durette, 58, of Berkley, passed away with his family by his side on January 16, 2022, at Country Gardens Health and Rehabilitation, in Swansea after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

He was the loving husband of Nicole (Duquette) Durette.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of Roger and Mariette (Trepanier) Durette....

Jan 13, 2022

Francis Canulla age 98 of Westport, MA. passed away on January 13, 2022.  Born in Fall River, he was the son of Domenico and Domenica (Serafini) Canulla. Francis served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was a member of the Fall River Police Dept. motorcycle division before moving to Florida. Upon his return to MA, he was employed...

Jan 10, 2022

FALL RIVER… Gilbert O. Lourenco, 70, of Somerset, passed away January 10, 2022, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

He was the long-time companion of Ann M. Arruda.

Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Manuel O. and Lilia (Gonsalves) Lourenco.

Gilbert spent over 30 years as the...

Jan 10, 2022

Maureen Rego, 56, of Conway, South Carolina, passed away January 10, 2022, at Miriam Hospital, in Providence.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Domingos Rego and Artemisia Rego. She lived in Swansea Massachusetts for 55 years and recently moved down to South Carolina full time this past summer.

She was...

Jan 5, 2022

Sara Dawn Carvalho, 41, of Tiverton, passed away January 5, 2022.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of George Carvalho and Phyllis Heath.

She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her son.

Along with her parents, survivors include her son Zachary Sullivan. She was predeceased by her companion, John Joseph Sullivan....

Jan 5, 2022

FALL RIVER… Evaristo Boleates, 86, of Fall River, passed away January 5, 2022, at Good Samaritan Medical Center, in Brockton.

He was the loving husband of Maria Conceicao (Sousa) Boleates.

Evaristo was born in Sao Miguel, Azores, a son of the late Manuel Boleates and Filomena Da Costa.

Prior to retiring, Mr. Boleates...