Obituaries

Maria Odette Rosa

Dec 7, 2018

NEW BEDFORD… Maria Odette (Gomes) Rosa, 77 of New Bedford, formerly of Fall River passed away December 7, 2018 at Bedford Village Nursing Home.

Born in Faial, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joao and Filomena Augusta Gomes.

Mrs. Rosa had worked for many years as a Hair Dresser prior to...

Joao A. Pacheco

Dec 5, 2018

TIVERTON... Joao A. Pacheco, 71, of Tiverton passed away December 5, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was the husband of Mary O. (Pacheco) Pacheco to whom he had been married for 46 years.

Born in the Azores, he was a son of the late Henrique da Ponte Pacheco...

Armenio Duarte Marques

Dec 1, 2018

FALL RIVER…Armenio D. Marques, 44, of Fall River passed away at home Saturday, December 1, 2018.

He was born in St. Michael, Azores a son of Maria (Gomes) Vieira of Fall River and the late Duarte Marques and had lived most of his life in Fall River.

Survivors include a son Mason Marques...

Reinaldo R. Protella

Nov 29, 2018

FALL RIVER... Reinaldo R. Portella, 90, of Fall River passed away, November 29, 2018 at Southpointe Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center.

He was born in Fall River a son of the late Manuel R. and Rosa (Gonsalves) Portella and had lived in Fall River for most of his life.

He was a 20...

Antone Camara

Nov 28, 2018

PROVIDENCE … Antone Camara, 83, of Fall River passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at Phillip Hulitar Center in Providence, RI.

He was born and raised in Tiverton, RI, a son of the late Antone and Alexandra (Botelho) Camara and had lived in Fall River/Tiverton area all of his life.

Mr. Camara worked...

Odete M. Franco

Nov 25, 2018

ALL RIVER... Odete M. (Vieira) Franco, 76, of Fall River passed away November 25, 2018 at Catholic Memorial Home.

She was the widow of Luis J. Franco.

Born in Ponta Garca, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose And Maria (Enos) Vieira.

Mrs. Franco was a communicant...

Alda Pedro

Nov 22, 2018

FALL RIVER...Alda Pedro, 66, of Fall River passed away November 22, 2018 at Crawford Health & Rehab. Center. Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Francisco and Mary Gloria (Aguiar) Pedro. Survivors include her brothers: Antonio Pedro of St. Michael and Jose Pedro of Fall River; her sisters: Maria Mello, Amelia Espanolia, Leonelda Carbral...

Dennis L. Edwards

Nov 1, 2018

FALL RIVER... Dennis L. Edwards, 71, of Fall River passed away November 1, 2018 at Catholic Memorial Home. He was the husband of Margaret (Furtado) Edwards. Born in Oklahoma City, OK, he was a son of the late Jack and Winnie (Reeves) Edwards. Mr. Edwards was a Veteran of the United States Navy, service during the Vietnam War. He...

Arthur Gonsalves

Nov 1, 2018

Arthur Gonsalves, 88, of Tiverton, RI passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital New Bedford.

He was the husband of Mary (Souza) Gonsalves of Tiverton. He was born in Fall River a son of the late Manuel and Gloria (Rodrigues) Gonsalves and had lived in Tiverton most of his life.

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Oriana R. Baptista

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...

Michael L. Moniz

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...

Deolinda R. (Rocha) Camara

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....

Alvaro C. Viveiros

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.

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Michael Pacheco

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...

Elias F. Pacheco

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)...

Maria A. dos Reis

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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Clarice R. Rezendes

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...

Robert Durfee

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...

Jose Medeiros, Jr.

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...

Steven J. Arruda

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...