Obituaries

Mar 16, 2024

Francisco Nunes, 76, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, March 16th, 2024, at Morton Hospital, in Taunton.    Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late John Nunes and Serafina (Cabral) Nunes.    Prior to retiring, Francisco worked for most of his career as a laborer in the construction industry. He was a religious man and...

Mar 15, 2024

Manuel R. Fulgencio, 81, of Fall River, formerly of Westport, passed away March 15, 2024, at Sarah Brayton Nursing Center.    He was the loving husband of Beatrice P. (Faria) Fulgencio.    Born in Porto Formoso, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Antonio Fulgencio and Maria da Conceicao.    Prior to retiring, Manuel worked as a...

Mar 14, 2024

Jeremiah Vaz, 47, of Fall River, passed away March 14th, 2024.

    Born in Fall River, he was a son of Theresa Gilda Vaz and the late Alfred J. Vaz, Jr.



    He was the former companion of Joey Lynn Gifford.

    In his freetime, Jeremiah enjoyed fishing, carpentry, working on cars, and, most of all, spending time with his children...

Mar 14, 2024

Mary Lou (Cabral) Davis, 66, of Fall River, passed away March 14, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital.    Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Agostinho Cabral and Sarah (Duarte) Cabral.    Prior to retiring, Mary worked as a clerk for the United States Post Office and was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving...

Mar 11, 2024

Armand B. Lavoie, III, 56, of Tiverton, RI, passed away March 11, 2024 at Newport Hospital.     Born in Fall River, he was a son of Madeline (Santos) Lavoie and the late Armand B. Lavoie, Jr.      Armand was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed spending his time hunting. He also enjoyed cooking, helping his mother around the house, and...

Feb 25, 2024

Mary (Cadima) Rego, 83, of Fall River passed away Sunday, February 25th, 2024, at home.

    She was the widow of the late George Rego.

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

    Before retiring, Mary was employed as a nurse aide for several years, and worked prior at...

Feb 24, 2024

Johnathan Patricio, 36, of Fall River passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, February 24, 2024 at St. Anne's Hospital. 

    Born in Fall River, he was the son of Joao Patricio and Maria (Carreiro) Fleck.

    Johnathan had a witty sense of humor, took pride in cooking delicious meals and loved a good debate. He also enjoyed soccer, painting and journaling.

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Feb 23, 2024

Margaret J. (Arruda) Abreau, 93, of Fall River, passed away February 23, 2024 at Catholic Memorial Home, surrounded by her family.

     She was the widow of the late Francisco Abreau, Jr.

    Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Arruda and Joaquina (Fergosa) Arruda.

    Margaret was a member of the International Ladies Garment...

Feb 20, 2024

Helen (Arruda) Aguiar, 95, of Riverside, RI, died Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Hattie Ide Chaffee Home, in Riverside, surrounded by her family. 

    She was the widow of the late Jesse J. Aguiar, Sr., to whom she was married to for over 58 years. 

    Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Arruda and...

Feb 19, 2024

Gregory Paul Costa, 52, of Fall River passed away February 19, 2024 at home, with his family. 

    Born in Fall River he was a son of the late Clifford Costa and Rose Marie (Carpenter) Costa.  

    Gregory was known for always having a smile and ability to brighten people’s days. He enjoyed spending many evenings at the Bayview...

Feb 8, 2024

Jorge M. Vieira, 64, of Fall River, passed away February 8th, 2024, at Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Center.

    Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Manuel Vieira and Maria Jose (Teixeira) Vieira.

    Prior to retiring, Jorge worked for most of his career in the local textile industry, for several years at Brittany Dyeing...

Feb 6, 2024

Donald M. Braga, 73,  of Tiverton, passed away, February 6, at Crestwood Nursing & Rehabilitation, in Warren.

    Born in Fall River, he was a son of Lorraine (Farias) Braga and the late Donald Braga.

    Prior to retiring, Donald worked for many years as an inspector in the local garment industry. He was a communicant of Holy Ghost Church...

Feb 5, 2024

John R. Perry, Sr., 91,  of Tiverton, passed away, February 5, at home, surrounded by his family.

    He was the loving husband of Geraldine (Souza) Perry, whom he shared 66 years with.

    Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Antone R. Perry and Mary (Aguiar) Perry.

    John left behind a legacy of service...

Feb 5, 2024

Constance “Connie”  Silva, 94,  of Tiverton RI, passed away on her birthday Monday, February 5, 2024, at Dawn Hill Nursing Home where she resided for the past 4 years. 

    Born in Tiverton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph B. Silva and Emelia (Constance) Silva.

    Prior to retiring, Connie worked for many years as a dietary aide...

Feb 2, 2024

Olivia Farias, also affectionately known as Olive, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2024, at Southpointe Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fall River. 

    She was the widow of the late Joseph Farias.

    Born in Somerset, she was a daughter of the late Antone and Mary Costa, and spent most of her life in Somerset.

    Prior to retiring, Olive...

Jan 28, 2024

Deborah (Kice) Brown, 64, of Fall River, passed away January 28, 2024 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, in Brighton.

She was the widow of the late Richard J. Brown, Sr.

Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Kice and Olivia (Da Ponte) Kice.

Deborah enjoyed trips to Fogland Beach, having her coffee, taking care of her plants, and,...

Jan 20, 2024

Diane (Zitano) Thompson, 78, of Fall River, passed away peacefully, January 20th, 2024, at Country Gardens Health and Rehabilitation, in Swansea.

She was the widow of the late Wade Thompson.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late James Zitano and Hilda (Rapoza) Zitano.

Prior to retiring, Diane worked for...

Jan 16, 2024

Robert J. Bisson “Bob”, 78, of Fall River, died Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at St. Anne’s Hospital, after a long illness.

He was born in Fall River and was a son of the late Theodule Bisson and Maria (Campbell) Bisson.

Besides his wife Joyce A. Moniz-Bisson, whom he shared thirteen wonderful years with, he leaves...

Jan 16, 2024

Diniz M. de Medeiros, 89, of Fall River, passed away early Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Passing peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Formerly of Tucker Street, Diniz was born in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores, July 2nd 1934. He was the son of the late Antonio de Medeiros and Maria dos Anjos (Miranda) de Medeiros....

Jan 14, 2024

Angelica “Angie” (Carvalho) Freitas, 74, of Fall River, passed away January 14, 2024, at Rhode Island Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Born in Santa Barbara Alem Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Maria (Casmiro) Carvalho. She had lived most of her life in Fall River.

Angie was a...