Obituaries

Jan 9, 2024

Ildeberto Manuel DaSilva Alves, 81, of Fall River, passed away January 9, 2024 at Clifton Rehabilitation and Nursing, in Somerset, surrounded by his family.

He was the husband of Tina (Gores) Alves.

Born in Terceira, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel Alves and Maria Merces (DaSilva) Alves.

Before retiring, Ildeberto...

Jan 9, 2024

Mary J. (Amaral) Varao, 65, of Fall River, passed away January 9, 2024 at home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was the loving wife of John A. Varao.

Born in São Miguel, Açores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel G. DeAmaral and Elvira (Cavaco) DeAmaral.

Mary spent most of her ...

Jan 8, 2024

Eugene F. Pacheco, 53, of Fall River, passed away January 8, 2024, at home.

Born in St. Michael, Azores, Eugene was a son of Elvira Ferreira (Rodrigues) Pacheco and the late Joao Pimentel Pacheco.

Eugene worked most recently in the cable manufacturing industry. In his free time, he was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing,...

Jan 8, 2024

Lawrence “Larry” Roies, 70, of Tiverton, passed away January 8, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Albert Sr. and Mary (Moniz) Roies.

Prior to retiring, Larry worked for most of his career as a Custodian for the Tiverton School Department. In his free time, he...

Dec 31, 2023

Kyle Gifford Viveiros, 43, of Seekonk, passed away December 31, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River.

He was the loving husband of Rachel (Litchfield) Viveiros.

Born in Fall River, Kyle was a son of Steven Viveiros and Nancy (Gifford) Viveiros.

Kyle worked as a Master Technician at Firestone Complete Auto Care....

Dec 31, 2023

Sharon A. (Stuart) Slattery, 60 of Fall River, MA, passed away surrounded by family on December 31, 2023. Sharon was a loving mother, caring individual, and had a generous nature. She had a good sense of humor and cherished spending time with her family and friends. Sharon had a special place in her heart for animals, particularly cats.

Dec 29, 2023

Kathleen (O’Connors) Hangsleben, 76, of Fall River passed away December 29, 2023, at her home.

She was the widow of the late James E. “Jim” Hangsleben.

Born in Newport, RI, Kathleen was a daughter of the late Anthony O’Connors and Mary (Smith) O’Connors.

Kathleen was a homemaker and enjoyed raising and taking care...

Dec 26, 2023

James Amaral, 80, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 26th, 2023, at his home.

He was the loving husband of Dolores M. (Beland) Amaral.

Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Frank Amaral and Rose (Andrade) Amaral.

Prior to retiring, James worked for most of his career...

Dec 24, 2023

Florence (Maltais) Coderre, 92, of Fall River, Saturday, December 24, 2023 at the SouthPointe Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Fall River.

Born in Fall River, Mrs. Coderre was a daughter of the late Joseph C. Maltais and Georgianna (Lapierre) Lemieux.

Before retiring, Florence worked as an assembler at Aluminum Processing and prior as a floor lady...

Dec 22, 2023

Joseph Arruda, Jr., 75, of Fall River, passed away Friday, December 22th, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

He was the loving husband of Claire (St. Ours) Arruda.

Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Joseph Arruda, Sr. and Lucille (Rego) Arruda.

Prior to retiring, Joseph was...

Dec 22, 2023

Warren A. Boler, 79, of Fall River, passed away Friday, December 22th, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River.

He was the widower of the late Irene “Rita” Boler.

Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late George E. Boler and Mary Gloria (Galvin) Boler.

Warren’s first job was...

Dec 18, 2023

Barbara S. (Furtado) Jean, 85, of Fall River passed away Monday, December 18, 2023, at the Fall River Jewish Home.

She was the widow of the late James L. Jean.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late John Furtado and Mary (Soares) Furtado.

Barbara was a homemaker and former...

Dec 16, 2023

Irene “Rita” (Duchesne) Boler, 83, of Swansea, formerly of Fall River, passed away Saturday, December 16th, 2023, at home, surrounded by her family.

She was the wife of Warren A. Boler.

Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Leo Duchesne and Mary (Borges) Duchesne.

Prior to retiring, Irene worked...

Dec 16, 2023

Antonio Medeiros, 79, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Fall River HealthCare.

Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel Medeiros Teodoro and Maria Francelina Tavares.

Prior to retiring, Antonio worked for most of his career as a laborer in the local manufacturing industry. He was...

Dec 13, 2023

Valentina (Raposo) Barbosa, 97, of Fall River, passed away December 13, 2023 at AdviniaCare Southpointe, in Fall River.

She was the widow of the late Joaquim M. Barbosa, Jr.

Born in Lomba da Fazenda, Nordeste, São Miguel, Açores, she was a daughter of the late José Jacinto Raposo and Maria da Costa (Branco) Raposo.

Dec 11, 2023

Maria (Sousa-Ferreira) Mello, 84, of Fall River, passed away peacefully December 11, 2023 at Country Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Swansea.

She was the widow of the late Jose C. Mello.

Born in Arrifes, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Adelino Ferreira and Maria de Sousa Ferreira.

Maria worked...

Dec 10, 2023

Patricia (Medeiros) Burton, 81, of Tiverton, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 10, 2023, at home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was the loving wife of Kenneth Burton for 60 wonderful years.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Medeiros and Beatrice (Souza) Medeiros.

Patricia worked up to...

Dec 6, 2023

Evelyn (Rua) Moniz, 98, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Clifton Rehabilitation and Nursing, in Somerset.

She was the widow of the late Manuel Moniz.

Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel S. Rua and Mary (Silvia) Rua.

Prior to retiring, Evelyn worked for most of her...

Dec 4, 2023

Edith (Cordeiro) Medeiros, 85, of Tiverton, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023, at St. Anne’s Hospital, in Fall River, surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Joseph Medeiros, Jr. for 66 wonderful years. Born in Tiverton, she was a daughter of the late Albert Cordeiro and Lillian (Souza) Cordeiro. Prior to retiring, Edith worked as a...

Nov 27, 2023

Lillian (Cadima) Collard, 87, of Fall River passed away Monday, November 27th, 2023, at Kimwell Nursing and Rehabilitation.

She was the widow of the late Robert Collard.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Augustine Cadima and Sophie (Simbro) Cadima.

Prior to retiring, Lillian worked for most of her...