Obituaries

Maria H. daEstrella

Mar 10, 2019

FALL RIVER… Maria H. daEstrella, 94, of Fall River passed away March 10, 2019 at Kimwell Nursing & Rehabilitation. Born in San Antonio, Portugal, she was a daughter of the late Francisco and Angelina Rego. Ms. daEstrella had worked for many years as a Machine Operator for the former Quaker Fabric of Fall River. Survivors include her...

Joseph Tavares

Mar 8, 2019

EDGEWATER, FL… Joseph Tavares (Joe), 57, died Friday, March 8th, 2019 at Advent Health Hospital in New Smyrna Beach, FL. He was surrounded by family and went peacefully into the arms of our Savior Jesus Christ to become the free spirit he yearned to be. Born in Fall River, MA, Joe moved to Florida in 1987. He...

Maria Jose (Pacheco) Cabral

Mar 5, 2019

FALL RIVER… Maria Jose (Pacheco) Cabral, 89, of Fall River passed away March 5, 2019 at St. Anne’s Hospital.

She was the widow of Joseph F. Cabral.

Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Maria Carmen (Pacheco) Elizardo.

Mrs. Cabral was a dedicated...

James M. Silvia

Feb 27, 2019

FALL RIVER…. James M. “Big Jim” Silvia, 64, of Fall River passed away February 27, 2019 at his home. He was the husband of Charlene A. (Costa) Silvia to whom he had been married for 45 years. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late John and Georgina (Teves) Silvia. Mr. Silvia was the...

Philip R. Thornsbury

Feb 16, 2019

TIVERTON… Philip R. Thornsbury, 76, of Tiverton passed away, Saturday, February 16, 2019 at his home.

He was born in Iaeger, West Virginia, a son of the late Lawrence T. and Mary E. (Collins) Thornsbury and had lived in Tiverton for many years.

Mr. Thornsbury was employed for many years by Swan Finishing...

Luisa M. Carvalho

Feb 6, 2019

FALL RIVER…Luisa M. (Viveiros) Carvalho, 84, of Fall River passed away February 2, 2019 at Crawford Nursing Home. She was the widow of Constantino Carvalho. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joaquim and Elena (Medeiros) Viveiros. Mrs. Was a communicant of Santo Christo Church and above anything else, enjoyed spending...

Albert Roies, Jr.

Feb 2, 2019

FALL RIVER … Albert Roies, Jr, 68, of Tiverton passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Tiverton a son of the late Albert, Sr. and Mary (Moniz) Roies and had lived all of his life in Tiverton.

Mr. Roies was employed at the same day surgery...

Graziela Lima

Feb 1, 2019

FALL RIVER … Graziela (Cordeiro) Lima, 84, of Fall River passed away at home Friday, February 1, 2019 after a long illness. She became ill 6 years to the day of her husband’s passing.

She was the wife of the late Eduardo J. Lima.

Mrs. Lima was born in Ariffes, St. Michael, Azores...

Steven DaRocha

Jan 29, 2019

SWANSEA … Steven DaRocha, 50, of Swansea passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2019 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

Born in Fall River, he was the beloved son of Alda DaRocha and the late Jose DaRocha. He was the grandson of the late Jose DaRocha and the late Maria (Camera) DaRocha, and the late...

John C. Veveiros

Jan 28, 2019

TIVERTON… John C. Veveiros, 79, of Tiverton passed away January 28, 2019. He was the husband of the late Carole (Pierce) Veveiros. Born in Tiverton, he was a son of the late John C. and Adelaide (Costa) Veveiros and had been a lifelong resident of this town. Mr. Veveiros worked for many years as an Electrical Engineer...

Almerinda F. (Viveiros) Carvalho

Jan 19, 2019

FALL RIVER…Almerinda F. (Viveiros) Carvalho, 89, of Fall River passed away January 19, 2019 at St. Anne’s Hospital. She was the wife of the late Miguel Carvalho. Born in Fenais da Luz, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Augustino Felix and Gloria Viveiros. Mrs. Carvalho was a communicant of Santo Christo Church and...

Ann Marie Albert

Jan 8, 2019

FALL RIVER… Ann Marie (Furtado) Albert, 72, of Tiverton, RI, passed away, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the widow of Raymond B. Albert. She was born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Joseph Furtado and Deolinda (Sardinta) Pickering and had lived in Tiverton since 1971. Mrs. Albert was a communicant...

Theresa O. Faria

Jan 3, 2019

On Thursday, January 3, 2019, Theresa O. Faria, beloved wife and mother, passed away at the age of 65. She is survived by her loving husband Deodato V. Faria, her two children Eric Deo Faria and Shari Anne Faria Bushman, two grandchildren Sawyer Andrew Bushman and Slater Andrew Bushman, and son-in-law Shane Bushman. She also leaves behind...

Erico Filipe Silva Barbosa

Jan 2, 2019

FALL RIVER…Erico F. Silva Barbosa, 19, of Fall River passed away, Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

He was born in de Villa Franca Campo, St. Michael, Azores a son of Jose Eduino Pimentel and Grimoalda de Lurdes Medeiros (Silva) Barbosa.

Erico enjoyed watching T.V. and being on the computer.

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Maria L. Pimentel

Dec 29, 2018

FALL RIVER… Maria L. (Medeiros) Pimentel, 85, of Fall River passed away December 29, 2018 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

She was the widow of Jose Pimentel.

Born in Fenais Ajuda, Sao Miguel, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel de Costa and Maria Do Carmo Medeiros.

Mrs. Pimentel was...

Leonel P. Gomes

Dec 27, 2018

PROVIDENCE … Leonel P. “Leo” Gomes,74, Fall River passed away December 27, 2018 at Rhode Island Hospital.

He was the husband of Lourdes S. (Soares) Gomes of Fall River.

Mr. Gomes was born in Feteiras Do Sul, St. Michael, Azores a son of the late Jose P. and Conceicao (Martin) Gomes and had...

Thomas T. Machado

Dec 24, 2018

FALL RIVER… Thomas T. Machado of Westport passed away December 24, 2018 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Fall River a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Sousa) Machado and had lived in Westport for the last 60 years.

Mr. Machado was a truck driver for various construction companies.

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John R Benevides

Dec 23, 2018

TIVERTON… John R. Benevidies, 88, of Tiverton passed away December 23, 2018.

He was the widower of Elsie (Rego) Benevides.

Mr. Benevides was born in St. Michael, Azores a son of the late Jose’ Benevides Cordeiro and Maria Raposo and had lived in Tiverton for many years.

Mr. Benevides was employed...

Rita Franco

Dec 22, 2018

FALL RIVER …Rita (Medeiros) Franco, 83, of Fall River passed away December 23, 2018 at St. Anne’s Hospital.

She was the wife of Manuel C. Franco of Fall River to whom she was married to for 64 years.

She was born in Fall River a daughter of the Manuel and Estephania (Alves) Medeiros...

Aida Raposo

Dec 22, 2018

FALL RIVER…Aida (Medeiros) Raposo, 80, of Fall River passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

She was the widow of Jose Raposo to whom she was married for 47 years.

Born in Faja de Cima, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joao Medeiros Arrenegado and Laurentina...