Obituaries

Margaret Ann Lamothe

Margaret Ann Lamothe

Jan 4, 2025

Margaret Ann (Dias) Lamothe, 81, of Westport, passed away Saturday, January 4nd, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

    She was the loving wife of Alfred R. Lamothe.

    Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Dias and Leticia (Sousa) Dias.

    Margaret dedicated many years of her life to her work at the former Yates...

Elaine Moniz

Elaine Moniz

Jan 2, 2025

Elaine M. (Dias) Moniz, 81, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, January 2nd, 2025, at St. Anne’s Hospital.

     She was the loving long-time partner of the late John Steele, for over 30 years, and the widow of the late Ronald Moniz.

    Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Dias and Genevieve (Perry) Dias.

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Delores Dopart

Delores Dopart

Dec 31, 2024

Delores (Costa) Dopart, 94, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River. 

    She was the widow of her “sweetheart” the late Peter S. Dopart, who passed away in 2022, after their relationship of more than seven decades. 

    Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Seraphim...

Manuel Pereira Costa

Manuel Pereira Costa

Dec 26, 2024

Manuel Pereira Costa, 85, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, December 26th, 2024, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

    He was the loving husband of Maria (Reis) Costa.

    Born in Guimarães, Portugal, he was a son of the late Fernando da Costa and Maria Pereira.

    Before his retirement, Manuel dedicated his career to the construction industry,...

Manuel J. Pereira

Manuel J. Pereira

Dec 21, 2024

Manuel Jose Pereira, of Swansea, formerly of Fall River, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, unexpectedly. 

    He was the loving husband of Ann M. (Machado) Pereira, to whom he had been married to for 51 years. 

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

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Roberto Ramos Lopez

Roberto Ramos Lopez

Dec 18, 2024

Roberto Ramos Lopez, 67, of Taunton, died Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Rhode Island Hospital, in Providence.

    He was the loving husband of Luz P. Torres Colon.

    Born in Loiza, Puerto Rico, he was a son of the late Gregorio Ramos Escute and Manuela Lopez Sanjurjo.

    Prior to retiring, Roberto worked for most of his career in...

Francisco Soares

Francisco Soares

Dec 18, 2024

Francisco M. Soares, 65, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at home, surrounded by his family.

    Born in Sao Roque, St. Michael Azores, he was a son of the late Jose Soares and Jardelina Carreiro.

    Prior to retiring, Francisco worked as a mason in the construction industry, for the majority of his career. He was...

Steven Dupere

Steven Dupere

Dec 15, 2024

Steven R. Dupere, 58, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital, from health complications.

    Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts, Steven was the son of the late Russell Dupere and Deolinda (Pacheco) Dupere. He grew up in Westport and lived in Fall River with his late brother David Dupere and his late sister Tara Bartlett....

Maria C. Quiterio

Maria C. Quiterio

Dec 12, 2024

Maria C. (Antunes) Quiterio, 87, of Fall River, passed away December 12, 2024, at Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Care Center, in Fall River.

    She was the widow of the late Joao C. Quiterio.

    Graveside services will be private.

Richard Mello

Richard Mello

Dec 10, 2024

Richard Mello, 84, of Fall River, passed away December 10, 2024, at Southpointe Rehab Center, in Fall River.

    His committal service will be held Wednesday, December 18, at 10 AM at Notre Dame Cemetery.

Richard Lima

Richard Lima

Dec 10, 2024

Richard V. Lima, 80, of Fall River, passed away December 10, 2024, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

    He was the fiance of the late Lori Cabral.

    Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Augustine V. Lima and Agnes (DeMello) Lima.

    Prior to retiring, Richard worked for most of his career as...

Edward Moniz

Edward Moniz

Dec 8, 2024

Edward Moniz, 90, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024.

    He was the widower of the late Dorothy A. (Correia) Moniz.

    Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Joseph Moniz and Mary (Sardinia) Moniz.

    Edward worked for most of his career as an electrician in the IBEW Union Local 223, retiring...

Isabel Carvalho

Isabel Carvalho

Dec 7, 2024

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our mother. Isabel C. Carvalho, 90, of Fall River, wife of the late Rolando Carvalho, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 7, 2024, at St. Anne’s Hospital, surrounded by her family.

    Born in Povoacao, Sao Miguel, Azores, Isabel was a daughter of the late Jose Carreiro and Maria Da Gloria,...

Beatrice C. Ferreira

Beatrice C. Ferreira

Dec 7, 2024

Beatrice C. (Mello) Ferreira, 91, of Tiverton, passed away at Charlton Memorial Hospital, Saturday, December 7, 2024. 

    She was the loving wife of the late John J. Ferreira.

    Born in Middletown, RI, she was a daughter of the late Manuel C. Mello and Mary C. (Medeiros) Mello.

    Prior to retiring, Beatrice worked as a clerk at Levesque’s...

Manuel Couto

Manuel Couto

Dec 3, 2024

Manuel Couto, 78, of Fall River, passed away December 3, 2024, at home, surrounded by his family.

    He was the loving husband of Delores Couto.

    Born in Arrifes, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Serafin Correia Da Couto and Maria Do Rosario De Couto.

    Manuel worked as a dedicated baker who had a...

Carmelia L. Thompson

Carmelia L. Thompson

Nov 29, 2024

Carmelia L. Thompson, 86, of Fall River, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024, at AdviniaCare Southpointe, in Fall River.

    She was the widow of the late Harold Thompson.

    Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Antonio Machado and Natalie (Da Luz) Machado.

    Carmelia was a dedicated homemaker throughout her life, finding joy and...

Seraphin Cordeiro, Jr.

Seraphin Cordeiro, Jr.

Nov 27, 2024

Seraphin Cordeiro, Jr., also known as "Buster", 61, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at his home, in Fall River.

    Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Seraphin Cordeiro and Dorothy Marie (Medeiros) Cordeiro.

    Seraphin worked for the majority of his career as a supervisor at Swan Finishing, in Fall River.

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Maria Lima

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

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

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...

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