Obituaries
Francelina de Jesus Machado
Feb 17, 2015
Francelina de Jesus Machado, 91, of King St., Fall River, a homemaker, died Tuesday at Southpointe Rehab. and Skilled Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late Joao Tavares. Born in Feteiras do Sul, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joao and Francelina Machado; she lived in Fall River for the past 14 years....
Jose Alberto
Feb 17, 2015
Jose Alberto, 87, of Tiverton, died Tuesday at home. He was the husband of Maria de Lourdes (Chaves) Alberto. Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel Rego Alberto and Maria Jose (de Sousa-Cruz) Alberto; he lived in Tiverton for the past 53 years and was a member of Holy Ghost Church. Mr....
Gilberto S. Martins
Feb 15, 2015
Herald News Obituary with "HOTO" for Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 Gilberto S. Martins, 70, of Mulberry St., Fall River, a retired machine operator, died Sunday at home. He was the husband of Ana Maria (Medeiros) Matins. Born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Manuel and Rosa (de Sousa) Martins; he emigrated to this country in...
Isaura Pereira
Feb 14, 2015
Isaura (Cavaco) Pereira, 94, of Somerset Ridge Center, formerly of Second St., Fall River, died Saturday at the center. She was the wife of the late Fernando C. Pereira. Born in Bristol, RI, she was a daughter of the late Joseph S. and Maria da Gloria (Miranda) Cavaco; she lived most of her life in Fall River and was...
Cheryl A. Dennis
Feb 5, 2015
Cheryl A. Dennis, 57, of Fall River, a former teacher's aide, died Thursday at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Fall River, a daughter of Rose (Correira) Dennis of Fall River and the late Edmond Dennis; she was a lifelong resident of Fall River. Besides her mother, she leaves two daughters, Carolyn Moniz and Julie A. Harrison, both of Fall...
Silvana "Sylvia" Terceiro
Feb 3, 2015
Silvana "Sylvia" (Frias) Terceiro, 93, of Westport, MA, formerly of Beach St., Fall River, a retired machine operator, died Tuesday at the Fall River Jewish Home. She was the wife of the late Edward R. Terceiro. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary B. (Mello) Frias; she lived most of her...
Frank Farias
Feb 2, 2015
Frank Farias, 87, of Fall River, a retired painter, died February 2, 2015 at St. Anne's Hospital. He was the husband of Rose (Moniz) Farias. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Francisco and Guilhermina Farias; he was a lifelong resident of Fall River. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during WW II. Mr....
Joseph R. Araujo
Jan 31, 2015
Joseph R. Araujo, 70, of Sawyer Ave., Swansea, MA, a retired industrial artist, died Saturday, Jan. 31st. He was the husband of the late Mary Louise "Mary Lou" (Souza) Araujo. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late Joseph and Irene (Broadhurst) Araujo; he lived most of his life in Swansea. He is survived by...
Alfred "Fred" Fernandes
Jan 22, 2015
Alfred "Fred" Fernandes, 76, of Stafford Rd., Tiverton, died Thursday at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. He was the husband of Theresa C. (Medeiros) Fernandes. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late Louis and Sarah (Aguiar) Fernandes; he lived most of his life in Tiverton and Little Compton. He was a member of St....
Patricia Hazel
Jan 21, 2015
Patricia (Santana) Hazel, 78, of Vale St., Fall River, died Wednesday at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Bronx, New York, she was a daughter of the late Frank P. and Catherine Veronica (Mulrooney) Santana. She worked as a bartender for many years in the North End of Fall River and as a kitchen aide at the Catholic Memorial Home....
Regina Silva
Jan 21, 2015
Regina (Pires) Silva, 92, of Fall River, a retired garment worker, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 21st. She was the wife of the late Joao G. Silva. Born in Fenais da Luz, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Rego Pires and Maria de Jesus (Rego) Pires; she lived in Fall River...
Adelina Afonso
Jan 18, 2015
Adelina (Torres) Afonso, 98, of 27 Grant St., a retired machine operator, died Sunday at Warren Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was the wife of the late Valdemar "Val" Afonso. Born in Achadinha, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Inacio Torres and Jacinta de Jesus; she lived most of her life in Fall River...
John F. "Jellie" Mello
Jan 16, 2015
John F. "Jellie" Mello, 91, formerly of Globe St., Fall River, died Friday at RI Home & Hospice in Providence. He was the husband of the late Evangelina "Angie" (Simoes) Mello. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late Joseph F. and Rose (Clement) Mello; he lived most of his life in Fall River and...
Maria H. Medeiros
Jan 12, 2015
Maria H. (Monte) Medeiros, 73, of Fall River, died Monday at home. She was the wife of the late Serafin G. Medeiros. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel E. and Maria Jose (Travassos) Monte; she lived in Fall River since 1959. Mrs. Medeiros worked as a machine operator for many years...
Alice A. Browning
Jan 11, 2015
Alice A. (Barboza) Browning, 89, of Tiverton, RI, died Sunday at home. She was the wife of the late Gerald R. Browning. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late Antone and Caroline (Pacheco) Barboza; she was a resident of Tiverton for over 40 years and was a communicant of Holy Ghost Church. She was...
Maria M. Raposo
Jan 10, 2015
Maria Manuela (Reis) Raposo, 66, of 110 Eagle St., Fall River, died Saturday at home. She was the wife of Cipriano P. Raposo. Born Sao Roque, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel dos Reis and Lillian M. Reis; she lived in this country since 1973 and was a member of Santo Christo Church. Mrs....
Mary G. Santos
Jan 3, 2015
SANTOS, MARY (GOMES) Age 96 of Howland St., Fall River, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2015. "Mamie" was the beloved wife of the late Manuel Santos. Born in Fall River, she was the only daughter of the late Domingos G. and Maria (Pacheco) Gomes. Mary was a very much a member of the "Greatest Generation". She lost...
Raymond J. Onorato
Jan 2, 2015
Raymond J. Onorato, 88, of Portsmouth, RI, husband of Lorraine (St. Pierre) Onorato, died Friday, January 2, 2015. Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late Michael and Elvira (Pettine) Onorato; he lived in Portsmouth for the past 50 years. Ray enjoyed the time he spent with his family and friends especially family vacations and...
Lorraine DaPonte
Dec 29, 2014
Lorraine (Almas) DaPonte, 82, of Fall River passed away surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, Dec. 29th 2014. Born in Fall River, Mass., she was the wife of the late Edward DaPonte. She was the daughter of the late Manuel and Elvira (Franco) Almas. Lorraine was very talented. She loved painting and sketching,...
Albertina Fillion
Dec 29, 2014
Albertina "Bertha" (Franco) Fillion, 91, of Fall River, a retired garment worker, died Monday at the Catholic Memorial Home. She was the wife of Kenneth T. Fillion. Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late Antone and Maria (Freitas) Franco, and step-daughter of the late Mariana Franco; she was a lifelong resident of Fall River....
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