Olive Medeiros
Mar 30, 2015
Olive Medeiros, 86, of Fall River, passed away Monday unexpectedly. Widow of "the Love of Her Life" Frank Medeiros, to whom she was married for 61 years. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Antonio and Helen L. Tavares. She was a presser at the former Samesta Mfg. Co. for over 20 years. Beloved mother of Beverly Alberto (husband-Antonio)...
Maria Gloria Aguiar
Mar 25, 2015
Maria Gloria Aguiar, 82, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday after a short illness. Wife of Jose Domingos Aguiar, to whom she was married for 58 years. Born in Santo Antonio, Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Joao Viveiros Homem and Maria Jose Viveiros, she worked at the former Whaling Mfg. Co. for many years. Beloved mother of...
Alfred "Fred" Santos
Mar 25, 2015
Alfred "Fred" Santos, 86, of Fall River, passed away March 25th at Highlander Nursing Center. Born in Fall River and a lifelong resident, son of the late John and Annie (Viveiros) Santos. Affectionately known as "Pee Wee", Fred managed the former Nelson Dairy for over 30 years until it closed in 1984. He enjoyed skiing in the winter and sunbathing...
Arnaldo Campos
Mar 24, 2015
Arnaldo Campos, 94, of Fall River, husband of Kathleen (Couture) Campos, passed away Tuesday 3/24/15 at Brandon Woods of New Bedford, with his loving family by his side. Born in Fall River, son of the late Carlos & Amalia (Antunes) Campos, he was a graduate of Diman and a lifelong resident of Fall River. For many years Arnaldo was the...
Joseph 'Jose Duarte' Camara
Mar 24, 2015
Joseph 'Jose Duarte' Camara, 64, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday after a long illness. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Jose and Idalina (Oliveira) Camara. He worked at Roberts Commercial Construction Co. for many years. A diehard Patriots fan, Joe enjoyed fishing and playing golf. Father of Matthew; brother of Mary Publicover (husband-Bob) of Westport...
Natalia Batista
Mar 22, 2015
Natalia Batista, 91, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Sunday, surrounded by her family at Crawford Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was the widow of Antone Batista. Born in St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Jose de Ponte and Maria (Violante) Machado. Survivors include her children, Eulalia Cura and Liberal Batista, both of Fall River; daughters-in-law, Niveria Batista...
Clodomiro Sardinha Botelho
Mar 22, 2015
Clodomiro Sardinha Botelho, 64, died Sunday 3/22/15 at Brigham & Women's Hospital after a long illness. Born in Ponta Delgada, St Michael, Azores, son of the late Manuel & Maria (Sardinha) Botelho, he lived in Fall River most of his life. He worked for a short time with the former Plymouth Rubber, retiring early due to disability. A former soccer...
Joseph H. Lewis
Mar 21, 2015
Joseph H. Lewis, 84, of Fall River, companion of the late Peggy Almeida, died Saturday 3/21/15 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Westport, son of the late James & Eleanora (Alva) Lewis, he lived in Fall River most of his life. He worked for 36 years as a systems analyst with the Naval Underwater Systems Center at Newport Naval Base,...
Anthony Carvalho
Mar 20, 2015
Anthony Carvalho, 20, of Fall River, beloved son of Antonio and Maria (Oliveira) Carvalho died Friday, March 20, 2015. He was the grandson of Antonio Oliveira, the late Euzebia Masa Oliveira, the late Maria Ines Camara and the late Antonio Camara. The only son and the youngest of six children, Anthony is survived by his parents and his five sisters:...
Arthur Joseph Teixeira
Mar 17, 2015
Arthur Joseph Teixeira became an angel on Tuesday, March 17th. He was the beloved son of Johnathan and Janice Mae (Kerrigan) Teixeira. Arthur Joseph's entry into this world, though silent, was full of impact; inspiring his parents and family to live the life that they intended for him. A life full of love, an open heart and generosity. Besides his...
Jose Maria Silva
Mar 15, 2015
Jose Maria Silva, 71, of Westport, passed away Sunday at St. Anne's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Husband of Maria Teresa (Fernandes) Silva, to whom he was married for 47 years. Born in Ajuda Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Jose Pacheco Silva and Maria (Pimentel) Silva. He worked at the former Lightolier Co. for many years....
Rick Fox
Mar 13, 2015
He always loved a fine cigar, a good bourbon, and relaxing with his family. Classic cars and woodworking stood as some of his favorite ways to spend free time. Rick Fox, dedicated family man and loving husband, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 13, 2015 at 58-years old. Rick was born and raised in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Rick was a...
Inez Dasilva
Mar 13, 2015
Inez DaSilva, 86, formerly of Ratcliffe St. and Portsmouth, RI, passed away Friday at Catholic Memorial Home. Widow of Christian DaSilva. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late John and Anna Pimental. Inez and her late husband ran the former Chris's Lunch Restaurant in Jamaica Plain for many years. Beloved mother of Donna DaSilva-Polselli (husband-Dennis), Christian DaSilva (wife-Paula), Cheryl...
Elsie Silva Furtado
Mar 13, 2015
Elsie S. Furtado, 97, formerly of Tremont St.., passed away Friday at the Highlander Nursing Center. Widow of Manuel M. Furtado. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Jose Manuel and Maria de Jesus Silva. Beloved mother of Louis S. Furtado (wife-Gilberta); grandmother of John L. Furtado; sister of the late Manuel Silva, Hortense Pereira, Estafania Sousa and Maria...
Manuel 'Pat' Gonsalves, Jr.
Mar 12, 2015
Manuel "Pat" Gonsalves, Jr., 94, of Somerset, passed away Thursday after a short illness. Husband of Nora (Rua) Gonsalves. Born in Fall River, son of the late Manuel and Maria Gonsalves. A decorated WWII Army veteran, he was a Purple Heart recipient. Pat worked at the former Anderson Little Co. for 35 years. He was a member of the DAV,...
Jose M. Martins
Mar 10, 2015
Jose M. Martins, 65, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday. He was the husband of Idalinha (Sardinha) Martins, with whom he shared almost 36 years of marriage. Born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Antonio and Maria Agusta (Ferreira) Martins. A laborer in construction for many years, Jose was an avid Sporting Soccer fan and belonged...
Jose Santos
Mar 9, 2015
Jose Santos, 77, of Fall River, husband of Estrela (Medeiros) Santos, died at St. Anne's Hospital Monday 3/9/15 after a long illness. Born in St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Jose C. & Ana C. (Farias) Santos, he emigrated to Fall River in 1962. He worked in the local construction industry, a member of the Laborer's Union Local 876...
Angelina Correia
Mar 7, 2015
Angelina "Vo" Correia, 101, of Fall River, formerly of Davis St., passed away peacefully on Saturday, surrounded by her family. Widow of Antone T. Correia. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Jose and Rose (Medeiros) Oliveira. A former textile worker, Angelina was an avid gardner and enjoyed playing bingo, lottery and going to Foxwoods. She is survived by...
Militao C. Aragao
Mar 6, 2015
Militao C. Aragao, 66, of Fall River, passed away on Friday. Husband of Fernanda (Pacheco) Aragao. Born in Arrifes, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Joao and Maria de Conceicao (Correia) Aragao. Survivors include his sons, Kevin P. Aragao of Westport, Michael P. Aragao and Jason P. Aragao, both of Fall River; brothers, Joao Aragao of Fall River, Paul...
Maria (Remigio) Fernandes Viveiros
Mar 3, 2015
Maria (Remigio) Fernandes Viveiros, 88, of Fall River, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday. Mrs. Viveiros was the wife of the late Antonio P. Viveiros. She is survived by her loving children, Ligia Silva and husband Laudalino of Swansea, Isaura Silvia and husband Michael of Swansea, Bert Viveiros and wife Sharon of Fall River, Antonio Viveiros and wife Susan of...