Odette Ataya
Feb 7, 2014
Odette Ataya, 64, of County St., passed away Friday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Lebanon, daughter of the late William and Rose (Karam) Ataya. She was the beloved sister of Nadia Godfrey, Noha Ataya, William Ataya, Jr., Julie Perry, George Ataya and Rosemarie O'Conner. She also leaves several nieces and nephews. Her Funeral Liturgy was offered on Friday, February...
Theresa E. Wheeler
Feb 5, 2014
Theresa E. Wheeler, 75, of Riverview Towers, passed away Wednesday at home. Wife of John B. Wheeler. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late James and Catherine Martin. After retiring from the textile industry, Terry worked at White's of Westport as a receptionist for several years. Beloved sister of James W. Martin (wife – Gina) and the late Ronald...
Alexandrina Moniz
Feb 5, 2014
Alexandrina Moniz also known as "Almerinda", 93, of Sodom Rd., Westport, died Wednesday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Widow of Mariano Moniz. Born in Arrifes, S. Miguel, Azores, daughter of the late Antonio and Georgina (DaCosta) Lopes. Beloved mother of Fatima Cordeiro (husband-Carlos) and Olga Alves (husband-Joe) both of Westport, Eusebio Moniz (wife-Odelia) of Fall River and Alzira Daponte (husband-Adelino) of...
Thomas J. Azar
Feb 4, 2014
Thomas J. Azar, 68, of Swansea, died February 4, following a lifelong struggle with Multiple Sclerosis and a more recent battle with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Born in New Bedford to the late Azar J. Azar and Nagepy M. (Thomas) Azar, Tom had lived in Swansea since 1976. Valedictorian of Holy Family High School (1963), Tom graduated from Boston College with...
James J. Thorpe
Feb 1, 2014
James J. Thorpe, 69, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday. Husband of the late Lucille (Kouby) Thorpe. Born in Fall River, son of Lillian (L'Heureux) Thorpe and the late James Thorpe. He was a cement finisher for most of his life. Beloved father of Lynn Gonsalves (husband-Christopher) of Westport, Lisa Kaio (husband-Matini) of Chicopee, Jeffrey Thorpe (wife-Kim) of Swansea,...
Maria S. Torres
Jan 31, 2014
Maria (Sardinha) Torres, age 87, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 31, 2014, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI. She was the widow of Manuel P. Torres. Born in the village of Agua Retorta, on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Sardinha and the late Rosa...
Lidoina "Lillian" Alves
Jan 30, 2014
Lidoina "Lillian" Alves, 83, of Taunton, formerly of Fall River, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday. Wife of Lee Alves, with whom she shared 63 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Antone and Laura (Vieira) Medeiros. She worked for the Mass. Dept. of Unemployment in Fall River for 30 years. Upon retirement, Lillian and...
Margaret J. Leonardo
Jan 28, 2014
Margaret J. Leonardo, 71, formerly of Shawmut Gardens, Somerset, passed away Tuesday in Farmington, CT. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Casemiro and Margaret (Costa) Leonardo. She worked at Raytheon for 30 years. Beloved sister of Tom (wife-Kathy) and Bob (wife-Pauline) Leonardo and Rosemarie Lepage. Margie also leaves her best friend Marilyn Charest (husband-Norman) and many nieces and...
Dale Vieira
Jan 25, 2014
Dale Vieira, 59, entered into eternal peace surrounded by family and loved ones on January 25, 2014. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Beatrice (Franco) Vieira. Dale was a rare and special person and you knew it while in her presence. She had a multitude of friends and caregivers; she radiated kindness, great...
Arthur Pacheco
Jan 24, 2014
Arthur Pacheco, 81, of Somerset, husband of Janice M. (Cote) Pacheco, passed away Friday, Jan. 24th at Charlton Memorial Hospital, after a long illness. Born in Dighton, son of the late Joseph T. & Mary Stella (Domingos) Pacheco, he lived in Somerset for most of his life. Prior to his retirement some years ago, he was employed as a machinist/inspector...
Antone "Tony" Paulo
Jan 19, 2014
Antone "Tony" Paulo, 87, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday. Born in Fall River, son of the late Francisco & Mary (Ferreira) Paulo. A Korean War Veteran of the US Army, he was a member of the VFW Tiverton. He was a crane operator for the Fall River Public Works. Tony enjoyed Fishing, camping, gardening, racing his pigeons and...
Teresa Sousa
Jan 18, 2014
Teresa Sousa, 53, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday. She was the wife of Carlos Sousa. Born in Remedios Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Joao Medeiros Viveiros and Maria B. Viveiros. For almost 35 years she worked for Fall River Hats Co., formerly Kober Hats. Survivors include daughters, Tonya, Lyla and Briana Sousa, all of Fall...
Jose A. Ferreira
Jan 14, 2014
Jose Augusto Ferreira, 81, of Liberty St, passed away Tuesday after a short illness. Husband of Aurora (Barbosa) Ferreira. Born in Aldeia De Soito de Vide, Penalva do Castelo, Portugal. A retired textile worker, he enjoyed gardening. Beloved father of Maria Ferreira-Bedard (husband-Tim); brother of Gilberto and Armando Ferreia, Augusta Pais and Fatima DaSilva Marques. He also leaves a brother-in-law,...
Douglas L. Torchia
Jan 9, 2014
Douglas L. Torchia, 44, formerly of Fall River, passed away in Boston. Born in Fall River, son of Hilda (Rapoza) Torchia and the late Ralph J. Torchia; father of Douglas L. Torchia, Jr.; brother of Leonard R. Torchia and Ralph Torchia; uncle of Leonard R. Torchia Jr., Leah Pacheco and Chianna Torchia. His funeral arrangements were private.
Brenda St. Martin
Jan 9, 2014
Brenda St. Martin, 42, of Westport, formerly of Providence, passed away January 9th unexpectedly. Long time companion of Jack Amaral. Born in New Jersey, daughter of Elizabeth (Lopes) Gaudet and the late William Gaudet. Raised at St. Mary's Home for Children in Rhode Island, she moved to this area about 15 years ago. In 2009, she was awarded "Woman of...
Francisco A. Pavao
Jan 8, 2014
Francisco A. "Frank" Pavao, 51, of Fall River, died unexpectedly Wed., Jan. 8th at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, son of Mariana (Rebelo) Pavao & the late Francisco Pavao. He emigrated to Fall River in 1973 where he resided most of his life; he also lived in California for many years. A jack-of-all-trades, he worked many...
Frances A. Burakoski
Jan 7, 2014
Frances A. Burakoski, 100, of No. Dartmouth, passed away peacefully at home on December 24th. Widow of John Burakoski. Born in New Hampshire, daughter of the late Matthew and Grace (Scanlon) DiStasio. A self-employed hairdresser, she ran her own salon on the New York-Connecticut border for many years. She was the beloved mother of Annette Kudzian of Ft. Worth, TX...
Norbina C. Arruda
Jan 6, 2014
Norbina C. Arruda, 88, of Fall River, passed away Monday after a brief illness. Widow of Manuel C. Arruda. Born in Nordeste, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Jose and Ludvina Arruda. Beloved mother of Rosa Albernaz (husband-Francisco) and the late Antonio Arruda; grandmother of Stacey and Susan Albernaz; sister of Maria Silva. She also leaves many nieces, nephews...
Clement Cabral
Jan 4, 2014
Clement Cabral, 90, passed away in Relva Sao Miguel in the same town where he was born. Son of the late Manuel and Filomena Cabral. Beloved husband of the late Ludovinha Cabral. Clement enjoyed being with his family and spending time outdoors on his farm. He was the beloved father of Maria J. Cabral (husband-late Joao)of Fall River, Leonilde Oliveira...
James A. Thorpe
Jan 3, 2014
James A. Thorpe, 43, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, January 3rd. Born in Fall River, he was a son of James J. Thorpe of Fall River and the late Lucille S. "Lou-Lou" Thorpe. James is survived by his beloved children, James D. Thorpe and Paige Thorpe, both of Somerset; his fiancée, Heidi Liebl of Fall River; brothers, Jeffrey...