Octavio Oliveira
Oct 31, 2026
Octavio Oliveira, 81, of Fall River, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at St. Anne’s Hospital. Born in Santo Antonio, Ponte Delgada, St. Michael, Azores. Octavio was a son of the late Joao Guilhermo Oliveira and the late Rosa (Gonsalves) Oliveira.
Octavio loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by his siblings: Agnelo Oliveira, of Berkley, Antero Oliveira,...
Dionisio Manuel DeSousa
Oct 31, 2026
Dionisio Manuel DeSousa, 77, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Ponta Graca, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel DeSousa Pimentel and the late Maria Jose (Moniz) DeSousa Pimentel.
Dionisio worked as a carpenter for many years at Nuno’s Construction in Bristol, RI. On his spare...
Maria Medeiros
Oct 31, 2026
Maria Medeiros, 90, of Fall River, wife of the late Antonio V. Medeiros, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Born in Ajuda de Bretanha, St. Michael, St. Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose Sousa and the late Angelina da Conceicao (Carvalho) Sousa.
During her early years, Maria lived most of her life in Sete Cidades where...
Joao Medeiros Branco
Oct 27, 2026
Joao M. Branco, 82, of Fall River, husband of Maria F. (Pacheco) Branco, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Faial da Terra, St. Michael, Azores, the son of the late Joao Correia and the late Cisaltina (Branco) Correia, he emigrated to Fall River in 1977.
He was employed in the local textile...
Diane L. Darling
Oct 24, 2026
Diane Lynn (Crawford) Darling, 78, of Fall River, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 24th, 2026.
She was the beloved wife of Eric H. Darling, with whom she shared 47 years of marriage.
Born in Hackensack, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Dorothy (Huling) Crawford.
Along with her husband, Diane was an active member of...
Kristen Marie Carrita
Oct 18, 2026
Kristen "Krissy" Marie Carrita, 48, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
She was the daughter of Colleen M. (O'Brien) Carrita of Fall River and the late Richard J. Carrita.
Krissy enjoyed going to see local live bands, was a devoted New England Patriots fan and loved animals - especially her cat.
Besides her mother, Krissy is survived by...
Albertina Cabral Viveiros
Oct 17, 2026
Albertina Cabral Viveiros, 92, of Fall River, widow of John L. Viveiros, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2026. Born in Sao Vicente, Acores, she was a daughter of the late Francisco Cabral and the late Guilhermina (DeMelo) Cabral.
She emigrated to Fall River in 1957 and worked as a seamstress in many of the historic mills until her retirement.
She was...
Lucille Cabral
Oct 16, 2026
Lucille Cabral, 93, of Fall River, widow of John M. Cabral, Jr., passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Catholic Memorial Home. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Carreiro and the late Francelina (Medeiros) Reis (formerly Carreiro).
Having first been employed for a number of her younger years in the local textile industry, Lucille...
Fred R. Silvia
Oct 8, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Fred Silvia, 85, of Fall River, on Thursday, October 8, 2026, surrounded by his family, following a brief illness.
Born in Fall River, he was the eldest son of the late Manuel and Beatrice (Martin) Silvia. He was also the brother of the late Kenneth Silvia, of Jamestown, RI.
Fred...
Stephen A. Mello
Oct 2, 2026
Stephen A. Mello, 72, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with Pompe Disease on Friday October 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Carol L. (Dias) Mello for 49 years. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Inez (Rapoza) Majcher and Arthur S. Mello.
Stephen joined...
Jacqueline C. Martin
Oct 2, 2026
Jacqueline C. “Jackie” Martin, 89, of Johnston, RI, formerly of Fall River, widow of John P. Martin, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Morgan Rehab Healthcare of Johnston, RI. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Herminio Borges and the late Regina (Medeiros) Borges.
Homemaker for most of her life, Mrs. Martin had also worked...
George Raymond Ethier
Sep 15, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of George Raymond Ethier, 78, of Tiverton Rhode Island.
George fought a long and courageous battle with his illness and succumbed to complications on September 15, 2026, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River surrounded by his adoring family.
George was born in Fall River, Massachusetts to Mary F. and George...
Jeanne E. Venancio
Sep 13, 2026
Jeanne E. Venancio, 92, of Fall River, widow of James P. Venancio, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, in Catholic Memorial Home. Born in Taunton, the daughter of the late William C. Lizotte and the late Ida (Beaubay) Lizotte, she lived most of her life in Taunton and later resided for about twenty years in Middleboro.
An inspector...
Jose C. Senra
Sep 13, 2026
Jose C. Senra, 100, of Fall River, husband of Leonilde (Oliveira) Senra, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, Jose was a son of the late Manuel Senra and the late Berta (Carvalho) Senra.
Prior to retirement, Jose worked as a floor worker at a local textile company, Quaker Fabric....
Maria Jesus Raposo
Sep 12, 2026
Maria Jesus (Raulino) Raposo age 86 of Somerset passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on September 12th, 2026. She was the wife of the late Nicolau Raposo. Born in Rabo de Peixe, Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Joao and Maria (Silva) Raulino.
Maria (Mary) worked for the Providence Veterans Administration Medical Center as a nurse...
Jose M. Ferreira
Sep 12, 2026
Jose M. Ferreira, 70, of Fall River, husband of Maria N. (Cordeiro) Ferreira, passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Born in Covoada, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Jose Araujo Ferreira and the late Maria do Carmo Alves, he emigrated to Fall River in 1979.
A maintenance mechanic in the local textile industry,...
Durval M. Teves
Sep 6, 2026
Durval M. Teves, 75, of Swansea, husband of Judith A. (Rego) Teves, and the late Maria Grace (Costa) Teves, passed away at home on Sunday, September 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Santa Clara, St. Michael, Azores, Durval was a son of the late Jose de Teves and the late Eliza (Morias) Teves.
Durval worked as a machine...
Joseph "Big Joe" Pereira
Sep 4, 2026
Joseph L. Pereira “Big Joe”, 66, of Fall River, husband of Flor (Ortiz) Pereira of 40 years, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family. Born in Fajã de Cima, São Miguel, Azores, Joseph was a son of the late Armando S. Pereira and the late Maria Odete (Rebelo) Pereira.
Joseph was a graduate of Diman...
Thomas J. Pevide
Sep 3, 2026
Thomas J. Pevide, 77, of Somerset, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, in Providence, Rhode Island. Born in Fall River, Thomas was the son of the late Louis Pevide and the late Beatrice (Motta) Pevide.
Prior to retirement, Thomas worked as a Liquor Store Manager for Aquidneck Liquor. On his free time, he enjoyed...
Richard Fonseca
Aug 31, 2026
Richard Fonseca, 80, of Swansea, husband of Patricia (Cardeiro) Fonseca, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family. Born in Fall River, Richard was a son of the late Francisco Fonseca and the late Philomena (Candeias) Fonseca.
Prior to retirement, Richard worked at Jackson Tube Company as a machine mechanic. Richard had a love for cars—he...