Obituaries

James  A. Raposa

James A. Raposa

Mar 14, 2013

James A. Raposa, 81, of Westport, passed away Thursday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Dorothy A. (Sardinta) Raposa. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Victor and Georgianna (Amaral) Raposa; he lived in Westport since 1966. He enjoyed woodworking, drawing, painting, gardening and spending time with his family. A veteran of...

Raymond  J. Carvalho

Raymond J. Carvalho

Mar 5, 2013

Raymond J. Carvalho, 75, of Fall River, passed away March 5th after a long illness. He was the husband of Marilyn A. (Soares) Carvalho and the former husband of Claire M. (Shannon) Carvalho of Mattapoisett. Born on February 16, 1938 in Fall River, MA, a son of the late Mariano and Emma (Carvalho) Carvalho; he lived most of his...

Joao Oliveira

Joao Oliveira

Mar 4, 2013

Joao "Tio Joao do Chaves" Oliveira, 92, of William St., Fall River, died Monday at home. He was the husband of Maria Isabel (Pedro) Oliveira. Born in Santa Barbara Sao Antonio, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Antonio and Maria dos Anjos Oliveira; he lived in this city since 1966 and was a member of...

Manuel  Jose DoMonte

Manuel Jose DoMonte

Mar 3, 2013

Manuel J. DoMonte, 78, of 617 King St., Fall River, passed away Sunday at Charlton Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Conceicao (Ferreira) DoMonte. Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Jose Inacio and Maria Sofia (Pavao) DoMonte, he resided in Fall River for the past 35 years....

Maria  M. Mendonca

Maria M. Mendonca

Feb 27, 2013

Maria M. (da Silva) Mendonca, 81, of 45 Dover St., Fall River, passed away Wednesday at St. Anne's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Joseph Mendonca. Born in Pico, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose Marques da Silva and Maria de Jesus da Silva, she resided in Fall River for the past 40 years...

Sophie Travassos

Sophie Travassos

Feb 23, 2013

Sophie (Pedro) Travassos, 89, of Lapham St., Fall River, passed away Saturday at Southpointe Rehabilitation & Nursing Care Center. She was the wife of the late Manuel M. Travassos. Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Marques and Virgina da Paz (Espinho) Pedro, she resided in Fall River for the past 47 years. Mrs....

George  A. Cordeiro

George A. Cordeiro

Feb 19, 2013

George A. Cordeiro, 93, of Hathaway Commons Road Fall River, passed away Tuesday. He was the husband of the late Georgianna (Andrade) Cordeiro. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Antone and Isabel (Rapoza) Cordeiro, he was a lifelong resident of this city. A veteran of the United States Army he served during WWII. Mr. Cordeiro worked...

Alice Martin

Alice Martin

Feb 16, 2013

Alice (Bishop) Martin, 80, of Borden St., Westport; formerly of George St., Westport, a homemaker, passed away Saturday, Feb. 16th at Sarah Brayton Nursing Care Center. She was the wife of the late Manuel R. Martin. Born in Fall River, MA, a daughter of the late Antone and Maria (daSilva-Costa) Bishop, she lived in Westport since 1972, having previously...

Victor  A. Goff

Victor A. Goff

Jan 30, 2013

Victor A. Goff, 82, of Rehoboth, MA, a chef for many years, passed away Wednesday. He was the husband of Carol A. (Mello) Goff. Born in Rehoboth, MA, he was a son of the late Henry and Mary (Violette) Goff; he lived most of his life in the town of Rehoboth. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during...

Margaret Amaral

Margaret Amaral

Jan 29, 2013

Margaret (Valentino) Amaral, 89, of Clifton Nursing Home, Somerset, passed away Tuesday at the center after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Manuel J. Amaral, Jr. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Antone and Margaret (Aguiar) Valentino. Mrs. Amaral had worked as a presser for Stella Ann Frocks for several years. She...

Irene  C. Costa

Irene C. Costa

Jan 26, 2013

Irene C. (Vincent) Costa, 92, of Southpointe Rehabilitation Center, formerly of Birch St. Tiverton, passed away Saturday at the center. She was the wife of the late Manuel S. Costa and the late William R. Souza. Born in Tiverton, a daughter of the late Manuel and Amelia (Soares) Vincent, she resided in Tiverton for most of her life. Mrs....

Charles  M. Pimental

Charles M. Pimental

Jan 24, 2013

Charles M. Pimental, 64, of New Bedford, passed away Thursday. Born in Fall River a son of the late John J. and Rita (O'Brien) Pimental. He is survived by a daughter Olivia; siblings; John, Donna, Joyce, Karen, Colleen and Iris. Also leaves good friends Willie and Kathy. He was also the brother of the late Nancy Finley, Michel Pimental...

Kenneth  W. Durfee

Kenneth W. Durfee

Jan 22, 2013

Kenneth W. Durfee, 90, of Tiverton, passed away Tuesday at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Helen (Kimball) Durfee. Born in Fall River, MA, a son of the late William and Rose (Marr) Durfee, he was a graduate of Samuel Watson School and B.M.C. Durfee High School. A WWII veteran from 1940...

Jose Faria

Jose Faria

Jan 16, 2013

Jose Faria, 73, of the Catholic Memorial Home, 2446 Highland Ave., formerly of Westport, died Wednesday at the home. Born in Porto Formoso, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Antonio Caetano Faria and Mariana da Conceicao Faria; he lived in this country since 1981. He is survived by four sisters, Maria do Carmo Melo of...

Beatriz S. De Aguiar

Beatriz S. De Aguiar

Jan 13, 2013

Beatriz S. De Aguiar, 90, of Fall River, a homemaker, died Sunday at St. Anne's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Manuel De Aguiar. Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Serafim Brandao and Maria Soares; she lived here since 1979 and was a member of Santo Christo Parish. She is survived...

Rosa  De Medeiros

Rosa De Medeiros

Jan 8, 2013

Rosa De Medeiros, 92, of Fall River, a homemaker, fortunate to have lived to see five generations of her family, died Tuesday at the Catholic Memorial Home. She was the wife of the late Manuel Sousa Galante. Born in Fenais da Ajuda, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Angelo Jose De Medeiros and Maria Albina Barboza; she...

Eduardo  J. Lima

Eduardo J. Lima

Jan 7, 2013

Eduardo J. Lima, 78, of Aetna St., passed away Monday at Southpointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of Graziela (Cordeiro) Lima. Born in Arrifes, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Antone and Ludovina (Pontes) Lima; he resided in Fall River for the past 53 years and was a member of Good Shepherd Parish. Mr....

Michael  J. Ayala

Michael J. Ayala

Jan 4, 2013

Michael J. Ayala, 59, of Canal St., died January 4th. He was the husband of Pauline (Gossic) Ayala. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Peter and Cecilia V. (Oliveira) Ayala, Sr. He enjoyed bowling and performing as Elvis in different areas of the city. Besides his wife, he is survived by 3 sisters, Norma...

Lorraine  St. Pierre

Lorraine St. Pierre

Jan 4, 2013

Lorraine (Couto) St. Pierre, 79, of 130 Canal St., a homemaker, passed away Friday. She was the wife of the late Normand St. Pierre. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Antone and Marion (Rodrigues) Couto. She is survived by 2 nephews, Edward F. Couto of Swansea and Michael Couto of Fall River; a niece, Wendy Kempel;...

Alice  M. Silvia

Alice M. Silvia

Jan 3, 2013

Alice M. Silvia, 83, of Highlander Nursing Home, formerly of King Philip St., passed away Thursday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, MA, a daughter of the late Jose M. and Guilhermina (Souza) Silvia; she was a lifelong resident of this city. She was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, class of 1947. Ms. Silvia worked...

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