Obituaries

Angelina B. Galego

Jun 24, 2018

FALL RIVER...Angelina B. (Borges) Galego, 84, of Fall River passed away, Sunday, June 24, 2018.

She was the widow of John C. Galego.

She was born in St. Michael, Azores a daughter of the late James and Angelina (Santos) Borges and had lived in Fall River since 1950.

Mrs. Galego worked...

Robert S. Ferreira

Jun 23, 2018

FALL RIVER… Robert S. Ferreira, 47, of Fall River passed away, Saturday, June 23, 2018.

Born in Fall River, he was son of the late Robert L. Ferreira and Marilyn (Oliveira) Harrington and had lived in Fall River most of his life.

He was a fourth generation Funeral Director with the Oliveira Funeral...

Antonio M. "Tony" Santos

Jun 23, 2018

SWANSEA... Antonio "Tony" M. Santos, 72, of Swansea passed away at Tufts Medical Center on June 23rd. He was the loving husband of 48 years to Maria L. (Ferreira) Santos. Born in Horta, Faial, Azores, he was a son of the late Joao Sousa Lima and Arminda do Santos, both from the Azores. He was employed for 36 years...

Christopher P. Mills

Jun 14, 2018

REHOBOTH… Christopher P. Mills, 29, of Rehoboth passed away June 14, 2018.

He was the husband of Janna B. (Briggs) Mills. He was born in South Weymouth Massachusetts a son of David E. Mills and Lori A. (McCabe) Dupont and had lived in Rehoboth for the last 6 months.

Christopher was employed as...

Elizabeth Ann (Pytel) Martin

Jun 14, 2018

Elizabeth Ann Martin (née Pytel), 78, passed away on June 14, 2018 at Saint Anne’s Hospital in Fall River after a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia. Liz was born in Fall River, MA and during her life lived in Somerset, Somerville, Cambridge, and Williamstown, MA, as well as Little Compton, RI. She returned to Fall River...

Evelyn Fernandes

Jun 3, 2018

FALL RIVER – Evelyn (Cambra) Fernandes, 91, of Fall River passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018.

She was the widow of Louis Fernandes, Sr.

She was born in Fall River a daughter of the late Manuel and Annie (Tavares) Cambra.

Survivors include a daughter Linda Smith and her husband Brian of...

Carlos Dionizio

May 24, 2018

FALL RIVER…Carlos “Carl” Dionizio, Jr., 94, of Fall River died Thursday May 24, 2018 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

He was the widower of Mary Louise (Mello) Dionizio.

He was born in South Dartmouth a son of the late Carlos and Mary (Correia) Dionizio and had lived in Fall River for most of his...

Joseph Almeida, Jr.

May 22, 2018

FALL RIVER – Joseph Almeida, Jr., 79, of Tiverton, RI, died Tuesday, May 22nd. at Charlton Memorial Hospital He was the husband of A. Shirley (Aguiar) Almeida. Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Joseph Almeida, Sr. and Laurentina (Dias) Almeida; he lived in Tiverton for most of his life. Mr. Almeida was a...

Richard J. DeMarco

May 10, 2018

FALL RIVER... Richard J. DeMarco, 51, of Fall River passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, he was the son of Robert and Nancy (Cabral) DeMarco of Sebring, FL. Mr. DeMarco worked as a Laborer in the local Construction Industry. Along with his parents, he is survived by his sister: Cheryl Sasse...

Maria L. Crancha

May 7, 2018

FALL RIVER – Maria L. (Roias) Crancha, 79, of Fall River, died Monday, May 7, 2018 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Leonel C. Crancha. Born in Ponta Garca, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Pedro Roias and Maria (Rodrigues) Roias; she emigrated to this country in 1977. She worked...

Marilyn Pontes

May 4, 2018

FALL RIVER – Marilyn S. Pontes, age 75, passed away on Friday, May 4th after a life long battle with Polio. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late John S. and Olivia (Soares-Rua) Pontes; Marilyn resided in Fall River all of her life; spending her last years at "The Adams House" on Highland Ave. Ms....

Mariana Gouveia

Apr 27, 2018

FALL RIVER...Mariana daConceicao (Carvalho) Gouveia, 94, of Fall River passed away April 27, 2018 at the Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Care Center. She was the widow of Virginio Gouveia. Born in Santa Barbara, Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joao and Maria (Arruda) Carvalho Arruda. Mrs. Gouveia was a communicant of Santo Christo Church...

Yvonne M. Levesque

Apr 22, 2018

SOMERSET – Yvonne M. (Arruda) Levesque, 101, formerly of Mitchell Dr. and Brayton Ave., Fall River, died Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Clifton Rehabilitative Nursing Center in Somerset. She was the wife of the late Eugene J. Levesque. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Daniel F. and Eva (Bourget) Arruda; she lived most...

Margaret (Rodrigues) Silvia

Apr 14, 2018

FALL RIVER... Margaret (Rodrigues) Silvia, 89 of Fall River passed away April 14, 2018 at Catholic Memorial Home in Fall River. She was the widow of John F. Silvia. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Bento and Mary (Pavao) Rodrigues. Mrs. Silvia was a communicant of Santo Christo Church, Fall River and worked for...

Manuel Rebello

Apr 13, 2018

TIVERTON... Manuel Rebello, age 71, of Tiverton RI passed away peacefully at Charlton Memorial Hospital on April 13, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Sandra Rebello to whom he had been married for 40 years. Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Francisco and Maria (Pinto) Rebello. Mr....

Brenda J. (Barboza) Medeiros

Apr 12, 2018

WESTPORT... Brenda J. (Barboza) Medeiros, 64, of Westport passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Crawford Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph A. and Delia (Oliver) Barboza. Mrs. Medeiros was a homemaker throughout her life and enjoyed gardening. Survivors include her sons: Joseph Barboza and his wife Donna of...

Domingos R. Pacheco

Apr 9, 2018

Domingos R. Pacheco, 86, of Somerset formerly of Fall River, passed away, April 9, 2018.

He was the widower of Maria J. (Viana) Pacheco.

He was born in St. Michael, Azores a son of the late Antonio Fulgencio and the late Belinda Pacheco and had live in this area for many years.

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Maria da Conceicao Silva

Apr 3, 2018

Maria da Conceicao (Connie) Silva age 89 of Fall River passed peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus, surrounded by family and friends, on April 3, 2018. Ourfamily would like extend a gracious thank you to the talented staff at South Pointe Rehabilitation and Nursing and also to the wonderful staff of St. Anne’s hospital for the tender love...

Nelson B. Moniz

Mar 25, 2018

SWANSEA – Nelson B. Moniz, 36, of Swansea, MA, died Sunday, March 25, 2018 at home. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of Gilberto T. and Maria Salome (Botelho-Melo) Moniz of Swansea; he lived in Swansea for the past 13 years. Nelson formerly worked as a laborer at FedEx in Johnston, RI. Besides his parents, he is...

Belmira Andrade

Mar 21, 2018

FALL RIVER – Belmira Andrade, 102, of Fall River, Massachusetts passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Catholic Memorial Home in Fall River. Belmira was born on November 22, 1915 in Fall River, daughter of the late Joseph P. and Mary (Mello) Andrade. She worked as a trimmer for many years in the textile industry in Fall River. She...