Obituaries

Dec 29, 2021

FALL RIVER… Maria F. (Dos Santos) Vidinha, 87, of Fall River, passed away December 29, 2021, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

She was the widow of the late Manuel Vidinha.

Maria was born in Vila Franca Do Campo, Sao Miguel, Azores. She was a daughter of the late Antonio De Medeiros Santos and...

Dec 25, 2021

Doreen Marie Arruda, 53 of Fall River, passed away December 25th during the early hours of Christmas Morning, in the comfort of her own home.

She leaves behind her grandson Mason Ferris, her companion dog Poochka, her son-in-law Michael Ferris, her daughter Dorn Marie Arruda, namesake of her most beloved sister, by whom she is predeceased, her...

Dec 25, 2021

FALL RIVER… Jose S. DeMelo, 96, of Fall River, passed away December 25, 2021, at home after many years of loving and devoted care from his wife, in Fall River.

He was the loving husband of Izaura (Rebello) DeMello and earlier in the week celebrated 68 years of marriage.

Jose was born in Sao Pedro...

Dec 18, 2021

FALL RIVER/SWANSEA… Fernandes Medeiros, 97, passed away December 18, 2021, at home, surrounded by his family.

He was the widow of Cecelia (Ferreira) Medeiros.

Fernandes was born in Fall River, a son of the late Manuel Medeiros and Rose (Farias) Medeiros.

Prior to retiring, Mr. Medeiros worked for 40 years as a Cement...

Dec 12, 2021

FALL RIVER… Manuel A. Carvalho, 74, passed away December 12, 2021, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

He was the loving husband of Maria B. (Ventura) Carvalho, to whom he had been married to since 1973.

Manuel was born in Mosteiros, Sao Miguel, Azores. He was a son of the late Antonio Filipe Carvalho...

Dec 11, 2021

FALL RIVER… Maria Agatha (Soares Pereira) De Araujo, 92, passed away December 11, 2021, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

She was the widow of the late Felicio De Araujo, Jr.

Born in Fenais Da Ajuda, Sao Miguel, Azores. She was a daughter of the late Antonio Pereira Branco and Georgina Soares Macede.

Dec 11, 2021

FALL RIVER… Richard M. Duarte, 71, of Fall River passed away December 11, 2021 at home surrounded by his family.

He was the loving husband of Darlene (Carpenter) Duarte to whom he has been married for 38 years. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Edmond Duarte and Mary (Silvia) Duarte.

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Dec 8, 2021

FALL RIVER… Gilberto Viveiros De Oliveira, 57, of Fall River passed away December 8, 2021, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

He was the former husband of Lucille Oliveira, of Fall River.

Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, he was a son of Maria Lidia Correia De Viveiros and the late Joao De Oliveira. He...

Dec 5, 2021

Glorimar Diaz Suarez, whose name comes from the honor and beauty of the sea, 54, died Sunday, December 5, 2021 at home.

She was a daughter of Noemi Suarez and the late Juan Diaz. She moved to America with her family in 1993.

Glorimar’s faith was Pentecostal. Always a happy and family-oriented person, she enjoyed...

Dec 5, 2021

FALL RIVER… Manuel T. Pacheco, 88, passed away unexpectedly in his home on December 5, 2021.

He was the beloved husband of Maria Cristina Pacheco. The two were married in 1957 and spent 64 loving years of marriage together.

Manuel was born in Furnas, Sao Miguel, Azores. He was the son of the late Jose...

Dec 3, 2021

FALL RIVER… John P. Comstock, 66, of Fall River passed away December 3, 2021, at St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River.

He was the loving husband of Deborah Santos.

Born in Bridgeport, CT, he was the son of the late Carlton and Doris (James) Comstock

Prior to retiring, John worked transporting equipment and...

Dec 3, 2021

FALL RIVER… Joao A. Pimentel, 80, of Fall River, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

He was the husband of the late Maria Margarida (Silva) Pimentel.

Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Manuel Calheta Pimentel and Irene Arruda (Pacheco) Pimentel.

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Nov 27, 2021

FALL RIVER… Luz Mary Rosa, 46, of Fall River, died Saturday, November 27, 2021 at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

Born and raised in Puerto Rico, she was a daughter of Luz Torres and the late Javier Rosa. She moved to America with her family when she was 12 years old.

Mrs. Rosa’s faith...

Nov 27, 2021

Rozalina Medeiros DaSilva, age 93, of Fall River, died Saturday, November 28, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Agostinho Bernardo DaSilva, with whom she shared over 50 years of marriage. Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Francisco and Gloria dos...

Nov 25, 2021

SWANSEA… Henry J. Aguiar, Jr., 66, of Fall River, died Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Tremont Health Care, in Wareham.

Born in Fall River, he was a son of Henry J. Aguiar, Sr. and Lucille (Rodrigues) Aguiar. He was a graduate of Tiverton Jr. Sr. High School.

Along with his parents, he is survived by...

Nov 23, 2021

FALL RIVER… John Garcia, 93, of Fall River, died Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Sarah Brayton Nursing Center, in Fall River.

He was the husband of the late Ruth (Miranda) Garcia.

Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late John Garcia, Sr. and Alexandrina (Vincent) Garcia.

Prior to retiring, Mr....

Nov 23, 2021

FALL RIVER… Amorim S. Medeiros, 75, of Fall River, died Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Morton Hospital, in Taunton.

Born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Jose and Isabel (Sousa) Medeiros.

Prior to retiring, Mr. Medeiros was employed as a landscaper for many years. He was a parishioner of...

Nov 19, 2021

FALL RIVER… Eva (Audette) Craveiro, 94, of Fall River, died Friday, November 19, 2021 at Catholic Memorial Home, in Fall River.

She was the widow of the late Noe S. Craveiro.

Mrs. Craveiro was born in Pawtucket, RI, daughter of the late Hilare and Beatrice (Ricard) Audette. She was a former member of St. Elizabeth’s...

Nov 19, 2021

FALL RIVER… Etelvina Sousa (Eleuterio) Caetano, 82, of Fall River, died Friday, November 19, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.  She was the widow of the late Joao Carlos Caetano.

Born in Lagoa, Sao Miguel, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Sousa Eleuterio and Maria Isabel DaPonte Martins.

Prior to retiring, Mrs. Caetano...

Nov 18, 2021

FALL RIVER… Jose Botelho, 59, of Fall River, died Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

He was the husband of the late Grace (Costa) Botelho.

Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Antonio and Salvina (Almeida) Botelho.

Mr. Botelho had worked as an Assembler at the...