Gerald L. Oliveira
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...
Christopher "Skid" Potvin
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...
Leah V. Saraiva
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...
Olivia Carvalho
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...
Nancy A. Manchester
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...
Michael Scott Costa
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)Â Costa Araujo of Fall River, and the late Daniel Thomas Costa and step-son of Joe Carlos Araujo of Fall...
Maria J. Valentim
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....
Isabel Pereira
Oct 17, 2016
Isabel Pereira ,77, of Fall River passed away on Monday after a long illness. She was the wife of Edgardo Pereira. Born in St.Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel daCosta Lopes and Isabel Cabral. Isabel was a retired examiner in the  local textile industry . She had a very strong affection for animals. Isabel also...
Lorraine A Aguiar
Oct 17, 2016
Lorraine A. Aguiar, 82, of Fall River passed away on Monday, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of George Perry Aguiar, with whom they shared 64 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Antone and Anna (Mello) Medeiros. She was a parishioner of St. John of God Church and...
Jose Alves, Jr.
Oct 13, 2016
Jose Alves, Jr., 92, of Fall River, husband of the late Serafina (Lindo) Alves, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016. Born in Arrifes, St Michael, Azores, son of the late Jose & Deolinda (Pacheco) Alves, he emigrated to Fall River in 1970. He leaves: two sons, Paul Alves (wife Maria) of Somerset, Jose Alves (wife Aida) of Fall River; a...
David John Bouchard
Oct 13, 2016
David John Bouchard, 58, of Fall River, passed away on October 13, 2016. He was the son of the late Normand and Eileen (Bielecki) Bouchard. David was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Bouchard was a true "guys-guy". He loved the Miami Dolphins, Boston Bruins, Nascar Racing, fishing and cooking. His...
Maria Vasconcelos
Oct 12, 2016
Maria M. (Medeiros) Vasconcelos, 79, of Fall River, passed away at home on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. She was the widow of Alberto Vasconcelos. She was born in Pedreira De Nordeste, St. Michael, and was  daughter of the late Manuel and Maria ( Brandao) Medeiros. She is survived by her  five children: Carlos Vasconcelos and wife Constance, Jose Vasconcelos,...
Isaltina Darosa
Oct 6, 2016
Isaltina (Arruda) DaRosa, 91, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at Crawford Nursing Home. She was the widow of Manuel DaRosa. Born in Sao Vicente, Sao Miguel, daughter of the late Manuel and Francelina (Martins) Arruda. Isaltina loved spending time with her family and greatly enjoyed cooking. Survivors include her daughters, Celia Nobrega of Fall River and Fatima Ladino of...
Jose M. Raposo
Oct 4, 2016
Jose M. Raposo, age 83, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, following a brief illness. He was the husband of Maria Da Luz (Torres Medeiros) Raposo. Born on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores, he was a son of the late Denis Melo Raposo and the late Maria Estrela Temelo. After...
Kevin A. Torres
Oct 2, 2016
Kevin A. Torres, 48, of Somerset, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 2nd, 2016. Born in Fall River, son of the late David R. Torres, Jr. and the late Linda (Terceiro) Torres. Kevin was a maintenance worker on the Battleship, an animal farmer and most recently, was selling and repairing used lawn mowers. His family was his top priority and...
Jorgina Dos Anjos
Oct 2, 2016
Jorgina dos Anjos, 93, of Fall River, widow of Luis Eugenio Medeiros, passed away unexpectedly, peacefully in her sleep, at home on Sunday, October 2, 2016. Born in Arrifes, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Francisco Sousa Vital and the late Maria dos Anjos Vital, she emigrated to Fall River in 1990. Jorgina enjoyed reading, crocheting, and watching TV...
Nancy Lee Collins
Sep 30, 2016
Nancy Lee Collins, 52, of Somerset, passed away Friday, September 30, 2016, at Catholic Memorial Home. Born in Fall River, daughter of Elizabeth (O'Rourke) Lee of Somerset and the late William J. Lee Jr, she was a lifelong resident of Somerset. A dental assistant for many years prior to her illness, she enjoyed travel and gardening. Besides her mother, she...
Armindo J. Camara, Jr.
Sep 28, 2016
Armindo J. Camara Jr, 26, of Fall River, passed away September 28, 2016 in California after a short illness. Born in, and a lifelong resident of, Fall River, he was a son of Alda (Soares) Camara, of Fall River, and the late Armindo J Camara. He earned an Associate's Degree in Business from BCC and a Bachelor of Arts Degree...
Herminia Defreitas
Sep 28, 2016
Herminia (Silveira ) DeFreitas,94, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. She was the widow of Jose F. DeFreitas. Mrs. DeFreitas was born in Ponta Delgada, Flores, Azores, and was a daughter of the late Sebastiao and Maria da Gloria ( DeFreitas) Silveira. She was the mother of Maria Ligia Tavares and the grandmother...
Karonlyne (Lima) Raposo
Sep 28, 2016
Karonlyne Camila (Lima) Raposo, 23, of Fall River, died Wednesday, September 28, 2016, the result of injuries sustained as a passenger in a motor vehicle accident on Route 195 in Westport. Newly married, she was the wife of Nathan Raposo, and the mother of Bryan Lima. Born in Brazil, daughter of Ivani Lima of New Bedford, she emigrated to the...