Ernesto Flor Laranja, 59, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday after a short illness. Husband of Maria (Cabral) Laranja to whom he was married for 39 years. Born in Rabo de Peixe, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Antonio Rebelo Laranja and Maria Teodore Flor. Ernie was the chef at the St. Michael's Club for many years. Beloved father of Lucrecia Dupras (husband-Derrick) and Andrea Flor; grandfather of Brendon Sousa, Karahlyn Dupras and Jazzlyn Araujo. He also leaves 7 siblings, many nieces and nephews. His Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday, July 28th, in Espirito Santo Church followed by his committal at Notre Dame Cemetery.