Obituaries

Dec 8, 2016

Maria Olivia C. Medeiros, 90, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, December 8th, in St. Anne's Hospital. She was the widow of Adelino Medeiros. Born in Arrifes, Sao Miguel, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joao Cordeiro Amarelo and Deolinda Sousa Massa. She had been employed as a seamstress for many years up until her retirement...

Dec 6, 2016

James Medeiros, age 75, formerly of Platt St., passed away at St. Anne's Hospital on December 6, 2016. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Antonio and Honorina (Papoula) Medeiros. James was a lifetime parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Church and looked forward to attending Sunday services. James loved spending time with his family and...

Dec 5, 2016

Agnes Teixeira, 93, formerly of 16 th St., Fall River, passed away on Monday. Widow of Frank "Mickey" Teixeira, she was born in Fall River and was a lifetime parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Church. Agnes was a kindhearted woman, who was happiest when surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Irene (Redondo)...

Dec 4, 2016

Nancy J. Salamon, 70 of Somerset, passed away at the Somerset Ridge Center, after a 5 month battle with cancer. She was the wife of the late Joseph M. Salamon, to whom she was married for 36 years. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Noel and Edith (Medeiros) Rapoza. Nancy was a graduate of Somerset...

Dec 3, 2016

Ashley M. Santos, 27, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 3, 2016. She was the companion of Erik Cordeiro. Ashley was born in Fall River and was the daughter of Maria Santos the late Armand Santos. She was the mother of Adriana Cordeiro, and Amiyah Cordeiro. Ashley is also survived by: her brother, Justin Santos and his...

Dec 2, 2016

Annie Ashook, 85, formerly of Stonehaven Rd., passed away December 2 nd at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River and a lifelong resident, she was the daughter of the late Elias and Nasyra (Kaliff) Ashook. Annie worked at the former Stella Anne Frocks for many years and later as a lunch aide for the Fall River School Department....

Dec 1, 2016

Caetano J. Medeiros, 90, of Westport, passed away on Thursday. He was the husband of the late Maria (Monte) Medeiros. Born in Sao Miguel, Azores,  son of the late Antone and Mary de Jesus Medeiros, Caetano was a farmer by trade. Beloved father of Joao Medeiros  (wife-Maria de Jesus) of Canada, Teresa Branco (husband- Jose) of Sao Miguel, Etelvina...

Nov 30, 2016

Helen (Ashook) Cabeceiras, 89, formerly of Friendship St., passed away November 30th, at Southpointe Rehab Center. Widow of Raymond Cabeceiras, to whom she was married for 64 years, born in Fall River and a lifelong resident, Helen was the daughter of the late Elias and Nasyra (Kaliff) Ashook. Excelling in home economics at BMC Durfee High School, she went...

Nov 30, 2016

Irene Borges, 88, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Westport, daughter of the late Mariano and Mary (Perry) Borges, she was a retired textile worker. Sister of the late Pauline DiCarlo and Maryanne Machado, Irene was the loving aunt of Dianne Soares (husband-Henry) of Fall River; Michael DiCarlo (wife-Kathy) of Orlando, FL and...

Nov 25, 2016

Jose C. Pacheco, 75, husband of Etelvina (Ramalho) Pacheco, died unexpectedly Friday, November 25, 2016, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Santa Cruz, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Carlos & Maria Rosario (Varao) Pacheco, he emigrated to Fall River in 1967, and worked at the former Quaker Fabric for over 30 years. Besides his wife, he leaves: 2...

Nov 17, 2016

Evelyn Moniz, 97, of Fall River, passed away Thursday after a brief illness. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Enos Bonas and Maria Cunha formerly Bonas.  A retired textile worker, Evelyn was the beloved mother of Cynthia Thomas (husband-Michael); grandmother of Kelly Lynn, Christopher and Jeffrey (wife-Jillian) Thomas; great-grandmother of Dillon; sister of James, Lawrence and Louis...

Nov 17, 2016

Christopher Dwight "Moose" Brady, 58, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Milne and Carolyn A. (Burke) Brady of Somerset.

Christopher graduated from Somerset High School in 1976. He attended both Northeastern University and Bristol Community...

Nov 2, 2016

Lucille Rose Vanasse, 80, of Fall River, passed away at home on Wednesday November 2 nd , 2016. She was born in Fall River and was the daughter of the late Peter and Lena (Maccarone) Fillion. Lucille was employed in various local industries, however her greatest job was being a homemaker. She is survived by her three children, Paul Vanasse...

Nov 1, 2016

Gerald L. Oliveira, 68, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2016. He was the son of the late James and Mary (Dias) Oliveira. Gerald was an accomplished guitarist and played in several bands. His talent was revered by his peers. He was raised by his paternal grandparents, Lafayette and Louise Oliveira after...

Oct 26, 2016

Christopher "Skid" Potvin, 49, of Fall River, died Wednesday, October 26 th , at St. Anne's Hospital. Son of Robert E. Potvin of Fall River and Arlene Nunes of Fairhaven. Chris was a lifelong resident of Fall River and had worked as a welder in the heat/air conditioning business. Chris had a quick wit and was very handy, he...

Oct 26, 2016

Leah V. Saraiva, 88, of Somerset, passed away on Wednesday. Wife of Edward Saraiva. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Eugene and Maria (Baptista) Rego Vital. She was an accounting clerk at the former Fall River Gas Co. for many years. Beloved mother of Edward (wife-Patricia), Stephen E. (wife-Tina) and Susan M. Saraiva; grandmother of Mary Catherine...

Oct 24, 2016

Olivia Carvalho, 93, formerly of Alden St., passed away on Monday. Widow of Manuel M. Carvalho, she was born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Antonio and Paulina (Arruda) Borges. An active parishioner of Espirito Santo Church and long-time member of their Holy Rosary Society, she  was well known for her help in making the malassadas...

Oct 21, 2016

Nancy A. Manchester, 70, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, October 21st, 2016. She was a resident at Southpointe Nursing Home and formerly Lafayette Place. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Sylvio Pelletier and Jeannette (Barbeau) Pelletier Martin. She was a floor worker in the local textile industry and more recently worked as a teacher's aide for...

Oct 21, 2016

Michael Scott Costa, 36 of Frenchburg, KY, formerly of Fall River, died Friday, October 21, 2016 in Mt. Sterling, KY. Husband of Tammy (Gross) Costa, with whom he shared 3 years of marriage. He was the son of Alice (Pacheco) Costa Araujo of Fall River, and the late Daniel Thomas Costa and step-son of Joe Carlos Araujo of Fall...

Oct 19, 2016

Maria J. (Bonanca) Valentim 87, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday. She was wife of the late Jacinto Valentim, with whom they shared 67 years of marriage. Born in St Michael, Azores to the late Artur and Gloria (Medeiros) Bonanca.  Beloved mother of Joao (wife–Iria) and Artur (wife-Julie) Valentim both of Fall River, and Aldina Pimentel (husband-Carlos) of Somerset....