Obituaries

Oct 31, 2018

FALL RIVER… Oriana R. (Rodrigues) Baptista, 87, of Fall River passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018. She was the widow of Diniz Baptista. Mrs. Baptista was born in Matriz Ribeira Grande, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Rogerio and Maria V. (Soeiro) Couvinha and had lived in Fall River many years. She was a communicant of Espirito...

Oct 30, 2018

FALL RIVER… Michael L. “Mikey” Moniz, 28, of Fall River passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018 after a long battle with Batten’s Disease.

He was born in Fall River a son of Edward D. and MaryEllen (Mendes) Mendes-Moniz of Fall River and had been a lifelong resident of this city.

Mikey graduated from...

Oct 23, 2018

FALL RIVER…Deolinda R. (Rocha) Camara, 83, of Fall River passed away October 23, 2018 at St. Anne’s Hospital surrounded by her family.

She was the widow of Joao Camara.

Born in Santo Antonio Alem Capelas, Sao Miguel, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose and Mary (Camara) Rocha.

Mrs....

Oct 21, 2018

WESTPORT... Alvaro C. Viveiros, 80, of Westport passed away October 21, 2018 at St. Anne's Hospital.

He was the husband of Maria G. (Paiva) Viveiros to whom he had been married for 48 years.

Born in Capelas, Sao Miguel, Azores, he was a son of the late Jose and Isabel (Carvalho) Viveiros.

Oct 20, 2018

FALL RIVER… Michael Pacheco, 35, of Fall River passed away Saturday, October, 20, 2018 at St. Anne’s Hospital.

He was the husband of Amanda (Minville) Pacheco of Fall River.

He was born in Fall River a son of Fernando Pacheco and the late Theresa (Amaral Pacheco) Pacheco.

Mr. Pacheco was employed...

Oct 13, 2018

FALL RIVER... Elias F. Pacheco, 92, of Fall River passed away October 13, 2018 at his home.

He was the husband of Maria Dos Anjos (Pacheco) Pacheco to whom he had been married for 55 years.

Born in Porto Formoso, Azores, he was a son of the late Antonio and Maria Conceisao (Rodrigues)...

Oct 12, 2018

FALL RIVER….Maria A. (Dianisio) dos Reis, 97 of Fall River passed away October 12, 2018 at the Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Care Center.

She was the widow of Silvino M. dos Reis.

Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose do Rego and Rose (Medeiros) Dianisio.

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Oct 11, 2018

FALL RIVER…Clarice R. Rezendes, 87, of Fall River passed away October 11, 2018 at her home.

Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel H. and Rose (Medeiros) Rezendes.

Ms Rezendes worked for many years as a Machine Operator in the local Garment Industry. She was a Member of...

Oct 8, 2018

FALL RIVER … Robert Durfee, 68, of Fall River passed away Monday, October 8, 2018 at the West Roxbury Veteran’s Administration Hospital.

He was the husband of Carol (DaPonte) Durfee of Fall River.

He was born in Fall River, a son of Josephine (Silvia) Durfee of Tiverton and the late Edmund Durfee. He...

Sep 29, 2018

SWANSEA... Jose Medeiros, Jr., 79, of Swansea passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River.

He was the husband of Maria H. (Furnas) Medeiros of Swansea.

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

Mr. Medeiros...

Sep 24, 2018

Steven John Arruda of Fall River passed early morning September 24, 2018 after a short but heartbreaking battle with pancreatic cancer. Steve was deeply loved by his family and friends, and was often looked at as a protector of those he loved. Steve loved riding his Honda Gold Wing motorcycle, watching old Westerns and Sci-fi, and taking his camper...

Sep 20, 2018

FALL RIVER... Manuel M. Alves, 80, of Fall River passed away September 20, 2018 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. He was the husband of Maria Fatima (Machado) Alves to whom he had been married for 40 years. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, he was a son of the late Assuncao Alves and Joseph Costa. Mr. Alves was a communicant...

Sep 17, 2018

PROVIDENCE… Kelly J. Botelho, 49, of Fall River passed away, Monday, September 17, 2018 at Rhode Island Hospital.

She was born in Fall River a daughter of Shirley (Jordan) Botelho of Fall River and the late John C. Botelho and had lived most of her life in Fall River.

Kelly was employed as...

Sep 16, 2018

FALL RIVER… Eleanor B. (Viveros) Struba, 91, of Fall River passed away September 16, 2018 at her home.

She was the widow of John R. Struba.

Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late John P. and Mary A. (Rodrigues) Viveiros and had been a lifelong resident of this city....

Sep 16, 2018

FALL RIVER… Teresa (Pimentel) DeOliveira, 89, of Fall River passed away September 16, 2018 at St. Anne’s Hospital.

She was the widow of Antonio DeOliveira.

Born in Santa Antonio Alem Capellas, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose Pimentel and Clara Dos Anjes (Martins) Pimentel.

Mrs. DeOliveira...

Sep 12, 2018

TIVERTON… Irene M. Grota, 79, of Tiverton passed away at home Wednesday.

She was born in Tiverton a daughter of the late Joaquin M. and Honorina (Bento) Grota and had been a lifelong resident of Tiverton.

Ms. Grota was a Special Education Teacher for Mt. Hope High School (now called Bristol Warren Regional...

Sep 4, 2018

FALL RIVER...Maria J. (Mateus) Fernandes, 101, of Fall River passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at Catholic Memorial Home. She was the widow of Manuel J. Fernandes. Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel F. and Maria dos Anjos (Medeiros) Mateus. Mrs. Fernandes was a communicant of Santo Christo Church, Fall River...

Aug 29, 2018

Paul Barboza, 78, of Fall River died August 29, 2018 at St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River.

He was the husband of Lorraine (Ferreira) Barboza of Fall River.

He was born in Fall River a son of the late Ernest and Agnes (Mello) Barboza and had been a lifelong resident of this city....

Aug 18, 2018

BREWSTER… Russell S. Correia, Jr., 33, of Brewster passed away unexpectedly August 18, 2018.

He was a son of Joan A. Lynch.

Raised in Fall River, Russell was a graduate of BMC Durfee High School Class of 2002. Upon graduation, Russell attended Berklee College of Music in pursuit of his passion for music....

Aug 17, 2018

TIVERTON...Catherine (Carvalho) Tavares, 85, of Tiverton passed away August 17, 2018 at her home. She was the widow of Manuel Tavares to whom she had been married for 54 years prior to his passing. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Ferreira) Carvalho. Mrs. Tavares had worked as a Sewing Machine Operator...