Obituaries
Todd Tenchara
Aug 24, 2024
Todd M. Tenchara, 45, of Providence, RI, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Roger Williams Medical Center, in Providence, RI.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of Daniel Tenchara and Paula (Machado) Cambra.
Todd was a talented painter by trade. He was also a gifted carpenter and had a great love for music, often attending...
Irene Bernat
Aug 24, 2024
Irene M. Bernat, 78, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River with family by her side
She was the longtime companion, of over 35 years, of the late Antonio J. Pavao.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Emile Machado and Irene (Marcotte) Machado.
...
Edward J. Mello
Aug 23, 2024
Edward J. Mello, 77, of Fall River, passed away August 23, 2024, at home, surrounded by his family.
He was the loving husband of Maria “Mary” (Medeiros) Mello, to whom he had been married for 53 years.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Joseph Mello and Alexandria (Miranda) Mello.
Edward was a...
David A. Dupere
Aug 17, 2024
David A. Dupere, 56, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024.
Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts, David was the son of the late Russell Dupere and Deolinda (Pacheco) Dupere. He grew up in Fall River with his brother Steven Dupere and his late sister Tara Bartlett. David will be remembered by his family as a loving father, grandfather,...
Robert Lindo
Aug 13, 2024
Robert C. Lindo, 85, of Tiverton, peacefully passed away on August 13, 2024, at Sarah Brayton Nursing Center in Fall River.
He was the beloved husband of Geraldine (Rua) Lindo, with whom he shared many wonderful years.
Born in Fall River, Robert was the son of the late John C. Lindo and Mary V. (Viveiros) Lindo.
Before...
Agnes Correia
Aug 7, 2024
Agnes (Furtado) Correia, 95, of Fall River, passed away on August 7th, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late Louis Correia. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Antone P. Furtado and Mary Jo (Souza) Furtado.
Prior to retiring, Agnes was employed for 35 years as a...
Lucille Sousa
Aug 5, 2024
Lucille (Amaral) Sousa, 80, of Fall River passed away August 5, 2024 at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.
She was the loving wife of Manuel B. Sousa.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Antonio Amaral and Julia Amaral.
Prior to retiring, Lucille worked as a machine operator at the former...
Paula Quinn
Jul 30, 2024
Paula Quinn, 73, passed away on July 30, 2024, in Fall River MA.
Paula was born on June 12, 1951 in Worcester MA, to the late Walter and Virginia Quinn. Paula graduated from South High School in Worcester MA.
Paula spent many years struggling with addiction but was proud to be living her sober life with dignity and...
Evelyn Souza
Jul 28, 2024
Evelyn Souza, 91, of Tiverton, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare, in Bristol, RI.
She was the widow of the late Dassey B. Souza.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Souza and Sarah (Lima) Souza.
Evelyn was devoted to raising her children and...
Sandra Boule
Jul 28, 2024
Sandra (Almeida) Boule, 76, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Sarah Brayton Skilled Nursing Center, in Fall River.
She was the loving wife of Raymond Boule.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Almeida and Olive (McCormack) Almeida.
Prior to retiring, Sandra was employed as a home health...
Maria Alda Teles
Jul 25, 2024
Maria Alda (Costa) Teles, 80, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024 at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.
She was the widow of the late Eduardo Costa Teles.
Born in Rosario da Lagoa, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose Costa and Maria Catarina (Rocha) Eleuterio.
Maria worked for the...
James P. Arruda
Jul 23, 2024
James P. Arruda, 77, of Fall River, passed away, July 23, 2024, at home, surrounded by his family.
He was the loving husband of Geraldine (Copsetta) Arruda, to whom he was married for 57 years.
Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Manuel V. Arruda and Belmira (Souza) Arruda.
James was a Class...
Maria Amaral
Jul 19, 2024
Maria da Paz (Cro) Amaral, 86, of Fall River passed away July 19, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River, surrounded by her family.
She was the widow of the late Jose P. Amaral.
Born in Ponta Garca, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Alvarino Cro and Estrelinha (Medeiros) Cro.
Prior to...
Paulo Carneiro
Jul 18, 2024
Paulo Carneiro, 90, of Westport, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Catholic Memorial Home, in Fall River.
He was the widower of the late Zita (DeMedeiros) Carneiro.
Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, he was a son of the late Jose Carneiro and Margarida Carneiro da Silva.
Paulo was a hard worker and spent the majority of...
Rosa Borges
Jul 7, 2024
Rosa da Gloria (Pereira) Borges, 91, of Fall River, passed away July 7, 2024 at home, surrounded by her family.
She was the widow of the late Antonio Borges.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Caetano Pereira and Matilda de Arruda Terceira.
Prior to retiring, Rosa worked as a machine...
Jose Moniz
Jun 24, 2024
Jose Moniz, 89, of Fall River passed away June 24, 2024 at Catholic Memorial Home, in Fall River.
He was the widower of the late Maria Jesus (Melo Correia) Moniz.
Born in Ribeira Grande, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel Moniz Frade and Maria Trinity (Leite) Frade.
Prior to retiring, Jose worked for most of his career at...
Nicolau T. Relvinha
Jun 24, 2024
Nicolau T. Relvinha, 56, of Fall River, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024 at home, unexpectedly.
He was the widower of Blandina (Cabral) Relvinha.
He was a son of Nicolau Carreiro Relvinha and Natalia Travassos Relvinha.
His funeral will be held 8 AM Monday, July 1st, from the Oliveira Funeral Home, 215 Columbia St., followed by a...
Frances Lilliston
Jun 20, 2024
"Granny"
Frances Rodrigues Lilliston, affectionately known as "Granny", 86, of Fall River, MA, passed away June 20, at Sacred Heart Nursing Home, in New Bedford.
Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Bento and Mary (Pavao) Rodrigues.
Frances had worked for most of her career as a dietary aide, at both Heritage Assisted Living, in Dartmouth, and the John...
Oriana M. Tavares
Jun 19, 2024
Oriana M. (Amaral) Tavares, 75, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, June 19, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts.
She was the widow of the late Carlos M. Tavares.
Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Olga Amaral.
Oriana devoted her life to creating a loving home and cherished every moment with her grandchildren....
Donald J. Medeiros
Jun 15, 2024
Donald J. Medeiros, 78, of Tiverton, passed away June 15, 2024 at home, surrounded by his family.
He was the loving husband of Anne (Pavao) Medeiros.
Born in New Bedford, he was a son of the late John Medeiros and Brazlina Medeiros.
Prior to retiring, Donald was employed as a security guard for the majority of his career.
Along with his wife, survivors include...
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