Obituaries

Mar 25, 2017

Debra A. Mitchell, 58, of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday after a long illness. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late John and Frances (Garcia) Mitchell. She worked at J&J Technologies for many years prior to her retirement. Debra was always "out and about" enjoying shopping at her favorite stores. A big scratch...

Mar 25, 2017

George Tavares, Sr., 55, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the significant other to Susana Vertentes. Born in Fall River, son of the late Gilberto Tavares & Maria (Seredonio) Tavares, he was a mechanic for J.C. Gas for many years.

George was also the proud owner...

Mar 24, 2017

Walter T. Jezak, 66, of Fall River passed away on Friday, March 24th surrounded by his loved ones. He was the husband of Cheryl (Legault) Jezak. Born in Fall River, son of the late Walter Jezak and Alice (Santos) Medeiros. Step-son of the late Gabriel Medeiros. For many years he worked in auto parts sales at Hitch, Holden, Manning,...

Mar 23, 2017

Walter "Wally" Roderick, Jr., 91, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 23rd. He was the loving husband of the late Judith (Silva) Roderick. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Walter and Gloria Roderick. A WWII Veteran of the U.S. Navy, Wally worked for Frito Lay for many years before retirement. Survivors include his children, Jo-Ann...

Mar 21, 2017

Henry Perreira, 81, of Dighton, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at the Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation - Highlander, Fall River. He was the beloved husband, for 54 years, of the late Alexandrina "Sandra" (Campos) Perreira. Born in Feteiras de Sol, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Henrique & Maria Gloria (Correira) Perreira, he emigrated to Fall...

Mar 21, 2017

Maria P. DaSilva, 89, of Fall River, widow of Jose DaSilva passed away peacefully on Tuesday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Joao P. and Mariana (Costa) Duarte. A homemaker, she enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, and taking care of her pet birds. A devout Catholic, she also enjoyed watching...

Mar 21, 2017

Manuel Lopes Correia, 82, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. He was the beloved husband of Deolinda (Cordeiro) Correia, with whom they shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Arrifes, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Antone Jose and the late Maria (Cabral) Lopes Correia.

Manuel...

Mar 20, 2017

Manuel M. Fragata of Westport, husband of the late Luisa (Oliveira) Fragata, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017, at St. Anne's Hospital at the age of 89.

He is lovingly remembered by his children: Fernando Fragata of Fall River, Maria Viveiros of Westport, Goretti Arruda and her husband Joao of Four Oaks, North Carolina, Jose Fragata...

Mar 20, 2017

Maria Antonieta Correia Farias Jordan, age 76, of Fall River, Ma., passed away peacefully on March 20th, 2017 at 7:18 am in her home holding her husband's hand and surrounded by her loving family after suffering from a long illness. She was born on March 16,1941 in the village of Ajuda da Bretanha, Sao Miguel, Acores. Daughter of the...

Mar 20, 2017

Shawn Michael Tobin, also known as "Shawnie" 44, of Swansea, longtime companion of Tracy Freitas, passed away on March 20, 2017 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, son of the late Thomas Joseph and Virginia (St.Pierre) Tobin. Shawn loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, frequenting Laconia, New Hampshire several times a year. An avid sportsfan, he also enjoyed...

Mar 19, 2017

Leonor (DaCosta) Viveiros, 82, of Fall River, widow of Guilherme Viveiros, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017. Born in Ribeira Seca, the daughter of the late Manuel  and Amorzina (Teixeira) Aguiar. Leonor enjoyed knitting, cooking, making malasadas, and tending to her house plants. She leaves her children, Manny Viveiros  and his wife Donna of Westport, Natalie...

Mar 19, 2017

Sara Michelle Petit, 28, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017.  She was the beloved daughter of Michelle Marie Sylvia.  She loved to travel, there wasn't a place where she didn't want to visit. Sara was an avid dancer. Her nephews were the loves of her life. In addition to her mother she is survived by her...

Mar 18, 2017

Jose T. Cabral of Somerset, MA, 91,  husband of Maria deDeus (Leite) Cabral, died Saturday, March 18, 2017 . He was the husband of the late Delores (Pereira) Cabral. Born in Agua Retorta, the son to the late Manuel T. and Maria Gloria (Pimentel) Cabral . He was a carpenter for many years for New England Carpenters Union. Mr. Cabral...

Mar 16, 2017

Robert A. Moniz passed away on March 16, 2017 in Fall River, MA. He was the husband of Eleanor (Correia) Moniz with whom he shared 54 years of marriage. Mr. Moniz was born in Fall River and was the son of Manuel and Hilda (Oliveira) Moniz. Robert was a US Army Veteran where he attained the rank of SP-4,...

Mar 14, 2017

Charles Furtado, of Somerset, loving husband of Eva (Paiva) Furtado, passed away on March 14, 2017. Born in Fall River, son to the late Joseph and Mary (Tavares) Furtado. Charles was a Design Draftsman for Advanced Interconnections until his retirement. He was a proud veteran of WW II, having served with the U.S. Army in the CBI Theater. Officially...

Mar 14, 2017

Doris Camara, 91, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at Crawford Nursing Home on March 8, 2017 after a long illness. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter the late Rollin and Cordelia (Roberts) Read. Doris was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing and crocheting. In her later years she was a member of a singing group called the...

Mar 14, 2017

Msgr. Agostinho Pacheco went to be with the Lord on March 14, 2017. He was born in Fall River, Massachusetts to the late Manuel and Belmira Pacheco and was ordained to the priesthood on January 30, 1960. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Manuel and Arthur Pacheco and his sisters, Idalina Perry and Mary Mosher. He is...

Mar 13, 2017

John Joseph Pimental, 38, of Randolph, formerly of Fall River, husband of Renee (Haley) Pimental, passed away on March 13, 2017. Born in Fall River, he was the son of John J. Pimental Jr. and the late Madeline (Souza) Pimental. John worked as a laborer in the construction industry for many years. He was also an avid sportsfan. But...

Mar 13, 2017

Winifred M. Motta, 95, widow of Fernando Motta, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017, at the Fall River Jewish Home. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Michael D. Sweeney and the late Flora (Burns) Sweeney, she worked as a para-professional for many years with the Fall River School Department. A wise and insightful matriarch,...

Mar 11, 2017

Maria B. Melim, 86, formerly of Merchant St., passed away Saturday. Widow Jose D'Oliveira to whom she was married for 63 years. Born in Porto Santo, Madeira, daughter of the late Pedro M. Melim and Maria Jose Vasconcelos. A long time resident of St. Michael, Azores, they came to Fall River in 1990. Beloved mother of Paula Desmarais (husband-William),...