Obituaries

Manuel M. Alves

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...

Kelly J. Botelho

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...

Teresa DeOliveira

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...

Eleanor B. Struba

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....

Irene Marie Grota

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...

Maria Jose (Mateus) Fernandes

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...

Paul Barboza

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....

Russell Correia, Jr.

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....

Catherine (Carvalho) Tavares

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...

Rose Marie Costa

Aug 14, 2018

Rose Marie Costa 71, of Fall River passed away August 14, 2018 at Sarah Brayton Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Clifford Costa. Born in Fall River she worked for Lorraine’s Beauty Nest in Fall River as well as a full time mother of her three children. She was a member of the Bayview...

Richard J. "Dynamite Estrella

Aug 13, 2018

FALL RIVER… Richard J. “Dynamite” Estrella, 79, of Fall River passed away August 13, 2018 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

He was the husband of Jane M. (Ferreira) Estrella to whom he was married for 59 years.

Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late John and Olivia (Lawrence) Estrella and...

Peter P. Souza

Aug 10, 2018

TIVERTON… Peter Paul Souza, 69, of Tiverton passed away August 9, 2018.

Born in Tiverton, he was the son of the late Emily Souza.

Mr. Souza worked as a self-employed Truck Driver. He was a member of the Teamsters Local Union No. 25, and member of Holy Ghost Church of Tiverton. Mr. Souza...

Ethel Connie (Medeiros) Diogo

Aug 4, 2018

FALL RIVER… Ethel C. (Medeiros) Diogo, 62, of Fall River passed away August 4, 2018 at St. Anne’s Hospital.

She was the wife of Manuel Diogo of Fall River.

Born in Santo Antonio, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of Maria Medeiros and the late Jose Medeiros.

Mrs. Diogo worked...

Dimas A. Pavao

Aug 1, 2018

TIVERTON…Dimas A. Pavao, 70, of Tiverton passed away August 1, 2018 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence.

He was the husband of Lucia (Santos) Pavao.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Manuel and Odelia (Santos) Pavao.

Mr. Pavao was a veteran of the United States Army...

Antonio S. Tavares, Jr.

Jul 21, 2018

FALL RIVER… Antonio S. Tavares, Jr., 85 passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 21, 2018 surrounded by his loved ones. He was the husband of Maria P.(Rebelo) Tavares.

Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, he worked at the golf course. He enjoyed volleyball, riding horses, tending to his...

Zachary B. Brearley

Jul 19, 2018

New Shoreham, RI … Zachary B. Brearley, 22 of Westerly, RI passed away, Thursday, July 19, 2018. He was born in Providence a son of Daniel Brearley and his Step-Mother Lenore Brearley of North Stonington, CT and Shannon E. (Dias) Tibbetts and his Step-Father Chris Tibbetts of Westerly, RI. Zachary was a cook on Block Island for the past...

Luis A. Rodrigues

Jul 17, 2018

FALL RIVER… Luis A. Rodrigues, 72, of Fall River died Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at home surrounded by his family.

He was the husband of Berta (Carreiro) Rodrigues.

He was born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores a son of the late Gilbert Rodrigues and had lived in Fall River for many years.

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Antonio J. Resendes

Jul 6, 2018

FALL RIVER… Antonio J. Resendes, 82, of Fall River passed away July 6, 2018 at his home. He was the widower of Maria C. (Andrade) Resendes. Born in Livramento, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Antonio J. and Maria (Estrella) Resendes. Mr. Resendes was a communicant of St. Michael’s Church, Fall River and had worked...

Kenneth Patrick Michael

Jul 1, 2018

TAUNTON... Kenneth P. Michael, 51, of Taunton passed away July 1, 2018 at his home.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of Cynthia (Almas) and Dennis Moniz.

Mr. Michael worked as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor at Community Counseling of Bristol County in Taunton and in the construction field. He enjoyed...

Antone M. "Tony" Custodio

Jun 25, 2018

FALL RIVER... Antone M. "Tony" Custodio, 87 of Fall River passed away June 25, 2018 at St. Anne's Hospital.

He was the widower of Dolores E. (Vega) Custodio. Born in Tiverton, he was a son of the late John, Sr. and Lidwina (Teixeira) Custodio. Mr. Custodio was a graduate of LaSalle Academy ad worked for many years...