Obituaries

Jul 6, 2026

   Michael G. Simcock, 80, of Westport, husband of the late Rebecca Janes, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026.

   Born in Willimantic, Connecticut, Michael was the son of the late Leo Gaudreau and Sylvia (Harvey) Morse. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy.

   Michael was a hardworking and talented mechanic who owned and operated Mike's Alignment...

Jul 30, 2026

   Anthony J. Tetuan, affectionately known to family and friends as "Red," age 83, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.  Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Diamantina (Moniz) Tetuan. Anthony was a lifelong resident of Fall River – a city...

Jul 19, 2026

   Cory M. Lima, 38, fiancé of Jessica-Lynn Burnham, father of Dalton Wyatt Lima and Faith Lynn Ellis, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Tufts Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Born in Fall River, Cory was a son of David Lima and Nancy (Hannafin) Lima and brother of Tyler Lima.

   Cory was a laborer for American Roofing....

Jul 16, 2026

Linda Ratner Souza, 77, of Westport, widow of Michael C. Souza, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Charlton Memorial Hospital.  Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Samuel Ratner and the late Doris (Minkin) Ratner.

A payroll clerk with Lee’s Market for many years, she also worked at Holiday Lanes for 25 years.

She is...

Jul 14, 2026

Niveria Vieira Raposo, 66, of Fall River, wife of Joao M. Raposo, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at R.I. Hospital. Born in St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Jose Barbosa Vieira and the late Luisa Maria de Medeiros Oliveira, she emigrated in 1976 to Cambridge, MA, and later moved to Fall River where she resided most...

Jul 13, 2026

Louie P. Vieira, 48, of Rehoboth, fiancé of Megan L. Maxwell, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Tufts Medical Center. Born in Fall River, Louie was a son of Beatrice T. (Pacheco) Vieira and the late Luis Barboza Vieira.

Louie worked as a Mechanical Engineer at GGD Consulting Engineering. He enjoyed cooking, doing yardwork, golfing and traveling. Most notably,...

Jul 8, 2026

Dorothy Arruda, 94, of Tiverton, RI, widow of Antone J. Arruda, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Marriano Camara and the late Joanna “Jennie” (Andrade) Camara, she lived in Tiverton most of her life.

A secretary in the respiratory therapy department of St. Anne’s Hospital for...

Jul 7, 2026

Kathleen A. Cwikla, 58, of Tiverton, RI, long-time companion of Frank Ferreira, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at R. I. Hospital after an illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of Barbara (McCann) Page of Somerset.

A Summa Cum Laude graduate of UMass Dartmouth (Class of 2001), Kathleen was a history teacher for many years at BMC...

Jul 7, 2026

Kimberly A. Souza, 52, of Fall River, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at home. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Enos Souza, Jr. and the late Patricia A. (Wright) Souza.

Kind, gentle and outgoing, Kim loved people, music and self-expression through colorful and creative fashion, and putting her thoughts to paper...

Jul 5, 2026

Gilberta Medeiros Carreiro Cabral, 84, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Gilberta was the rock of our family—our heart, our guiding light, and a constant source of unconditional love. She devoted her life to caring for those she loved and created a home where everyone always felt welcome.

She adored her grandchildren, and they adored her...

Jul 4, 2026

Carlos A. Vultao, 71, of Fall River, husband of Maria Margarida (Bulhoes), former husband of the late Rose (DaPonte) Vultao, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at St. Anne’s Hospital.

Born in Santa Barbara, Santo Antonio, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel Vultao and the late Silvana (Belchar) daSilva.

Prior to retirement, Carlos owned and operated...

Jun 27, 2026

Joao Jose Botelho, 84, of Westport, husband of Elisete (Lopes) Botelho, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Hildeberto Botelho and the late Valentina (Barbosa) Botelho.

Prior to retirement, Joao worked as a Plant Manager at Hamilton Web. He...

Jun 25, 2026

With broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Evelyn Hubert, age 98, who passed on to the Lord Thursday, June 25, 2026, at home. She was surrounded by her family whom she loved so much. Evelyn was a life-long resident of Fall River.

She was the wife of the late Eugene Hubert for 56 years, whom she deeply...

Jun 24, 2026

John B. Sousa “Johnny Hardware,” age 79 of Dighton, passed away on June 24, 2026 at Boston Medical Center in Brighton with his loving family by his side.

He was the husband of the late Lynn (Rider) Sousa.

Born in Somerset, John was the son of the late John and Esther (Roderick) Sousa.

John grew up on the farm of Indian Spring Dairy....

Jun 23, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ilda R. Carvalho, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, whose love, faith, and devotion to family touched generations.

Born in Ajuda da Bretanha, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal, Ilda immigrated to the United States in 1974 in search of a better life for her family. She was the...

Jun 10, 2026

Paul A. Barao, 73, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at home after an illness.  Born in Rabo de Peixe, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Manuel Barao and the late Mariana R. (Machado) Barao, he emigrated to Fall River in 1966.

Employed with the Fall River Public Works Department for...

Jun 8, 2026

Leotina "Leona" Cabral, 94, of Somerset, wife of the late Louis S. Cabral Jr. passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Manica and the late Maria (Franco) Manica.

Leona loved listening to the timeless music of the big...

Jun 1, 2026

Octavio F. Canhoto, 90, of Fall River, husband of Rosa Maria (Couto Rodrigues) Canhoto, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Santa Cruz das Flores, Azores, he was a son of the late Alfredo J. Canhoto and the late Elisa B. Freitas.

Prior to retirement, Octavio worked as a knot tier...

May 25, 2026

Dorothy (Rita) Souza, 89, of Somerset, wife of the late Antone A. Souza, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Rita and the late Antonia (Rego) Rita.

Dorothy was a homemaker. She loved cooking, being outside and working in...

May 24, 2026

Daniel I. Oliveira, 63, of Fall River, unexpectedly passed away at home on Sunday, May 24, 2026.  Born in Fall River, a son of Maria (Arruda) Oliveira of Swansea and the late Joseph I. Oliveira, he moved to Berkley in 1975 and was a graduate of Taunton High School.

Prior to his retirement, Daniel was a machinist...