Leontina "Tina" Silva
Nov 5, 2013
Leontina "Tina" Silva, 47, of Somerset, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, surrounded by her family. Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of Maria Conceicao (Branco) Duarte of Fall River and the late Herminio P. Duarte. Tina worked as a CNA at Somerset Ridge Nursing Center and loved shopping, camping, cooking and spending time with her family...
John Santos
Nov 4, 2013
John Santos Sr, 91, of Tiverton, husband of Alice (Silva) Santos, passed away on 11/4/13 at Charlton Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Fall River, son of the late Francisco & Mary (Simoes) Santos, he worked for Raytheon in Portsmouth, RI, for about 20 years – retiring in 1982. An avid Red Sox fan, he enjoyed fishing,...
Mary Quintal
Nov 4, 2013
Mary Quintal, 86, formerly of Kennedy St., passed away Monday after a short illness, surrounded by her family. Widow of Arthur M. Quintal, Sr. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Francisco and Mary (Simoes) Santos. An avid bingo player, she also enjoyed the Red Sox, gambling and spending time with her family. Beloved mother of Maryann Roberts, Snapper...
Eduarda Sousa
Oct 31, 2013
Eduarda Sousa, 72 of Fall River, died Thursday, 10/31/13. Born in Rabo de Peixe, Sao Miguel, Acores, daughter of the late Jose & Maria (Sousa) Faria. Beloved wife of Heitor Sousa, also survived by: 2 daughters, Nelia Oliveira (husband Agostinho) & Elsa Amaral (husband Rui); 3 granddaughters, Cassandra & Vanessa Oliveira and Tanisha Amaral; 4 siblings, Lurdes Correia, Antero, Manuel...
Hilda Denmead
Oct 31, 2013
Hilda Denmead, 92, of Fall River, died Thursday at St. Anne's Hospital. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Jovina Souza. A lifelong resident, she labored in the garment trade of this city for many years. Mother of Carolyn Silvia of Swansea, Linda Desnoyers of Somerset, and the late Robert & Paul Denmead, grandmother of Charles...
William Brouillard
Oct 28, 2013
William R. "Billy King" Brouillard, 91, of Fall River, formerly of Bank St, died Monday 10/28/13 at Fall River Jewish Home. Born in Fall River, son of the late Arthur & Mary Emma (Fobert) Brouillard, he had served in the Civilian Conservation Corps during the early 1940s, was a co-owner of Hub Billiards, and a longtime member of St John's...
Manuel Lima
Oct 27, 2013
Manuel B. Lima, 65, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Sunday, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Alda M. (Cabral) Lima, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage. Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, son of Maria de Conceicao Lima of Dartmouth and the late Jose Bernardo. Manuel was well known all over the...
Palmira M. Rodrigues
Oct 26, 2013
Palmira M. Rodrigues, 86, of Fall River passed away on Saturday. Born in Ribeira Grande, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel Antonio and Diamantina M. (Vargas) Rodrigues. Survivors include her sisters, Teresinha Medeiros and Ermelinda Coroa, both of Fall River; her goddaughter, Elizabeth Robitaille of Fall River; and several nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of...
Sophia V. Beaulieu
Oct 26, 2013
Sophia V. Beaulieu, of Somerset and formerly of Tiverton, RI, passed away on Saturday. Widow of Roland Beaulieu. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Lucas) Ventura. Sophia was one of the first registered ultrasound technologists in the country and was the Director of Diagnostic Imaging at Women and Infants Hospital, RI. She adored all animals...
Guilherme P. Silva
Oct 24, 2013
Guilherme P. Silva, 86, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday. Husband of Maria F. (Raposo) Silva. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Antonio and Margarida de Jesus (Albina) Silva. Survivors include sons, Antonio Silva (wife – Maria) and Jose Silva (wife – Grace), both of Fall River; daughters, Lourdes Martins (husband – Victor), Margarida Arruda...
Virgilio P. Pavao
Oct 24, 2013
Virgilio P. Pavao, 90, reunited in death with his beloved wife of 65 years, Jeanne, on 10-24-13. Son of the late Manuel & Margarida Pavao. Survived by his loving daughter Joyce, sister Leticia, grandchildren Mark & Kelley, great grandchildren Manny, Nicholas, Sebastian, Steven & Jonathan, nieces & nephews. Brother of the late Seraphim & Mary Pavao. His Funeral Service was...
Ernestina Carvalho
Oct 23, 2013
Ernestina Carvalho, 92, of Fall River, widow of Vasco Carvalho, died Wednesday 10/23/13 at Crawford Skilled Nursing Center. Born in St Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel & Alexandra (Agostinho) Oliveira. She leaves: 7 children, Maria Manuela Botelho (husband Jose) of Los Banos, CA, Fatima Sousa Barreto (husband Gustavo) of Richmond, VA, Gabriela Ferreira (husband Joseph), Eduarda Botelho (husband...
Brenda Hendler
Oct 23, 2013
Brenda Joyce Hendler, 62, of Fall River was called home to Heaven on Wednesday, October 23rd. The daughter of the late Bernice and Clarence Davis, she is survived by her two sons, George and Jason (wife-Melissa) Cleaves and her siblings Steve Davis, and Bernadette Cleaves, five grandchildren Jocelyn, Jason Jr. Ikwan, Inysia and Justin. Four Godchildren, Julie Silveira, Mary Katon,...
Joao M. Cabral
Oct 22, 2013
Joao M. Cabral, 68, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday. Husband of Maria J. (Cabral) Cabral. Born in Relva, St. Michael, Azores, son of Conceicao (Araujo) Cabral and the late Francisco Cabral. For over 20 years, Joao was a foreman at CB Brito Utility in Bristol, RI. He was an avid Benfica fan, belonged to the St. John's Athletic...
Maria Da Silva
Oct 19, 2013
Maria Da Silva, 93, of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully on Saturday at Brandon Woods in Dartmouth. Widow of Eduino Da Silva. Born in Fajal, Azores, daughter of the late Francisco and Maria Da Silva. Survivors include her daughter, Aida Terra (husband-Jorge) of Spring Hill, FL; sons Renato Da Silva (wife- Patricia) of West Palm Beach, FL and Victor Da Silva...
Alice Jerome
Oct 13, 2013
Alice Jerome, 94, of Fall River, widow of Edward Jerome, died Sunday 10/13/13 at Fall River Jewish Home. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Joseph & Amelia (Goulart Silveira) Andrade. Mother of Kathleen Mailloux (husband Bill) and Claudia Simoes (late husband Jordy). Sister of Daniel Andrade, Olive Berube, and the late George, John & Joseph Andrade. She also...
Julieta Sousa
Oct 13, 2013
Julieta Sousa, 67, of Fall River, wife of Antonio M. Sousa, died Sunday 10/13/13 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Joaquim & Anna (Rapoza) Aguiar, she lived in Fall River most of her life. Besides her husband, she leaves: 3 children, Anna Monte (husband Abel Soares), David Monte (wife Lucy) & Joaquim Monte...
Cecelia Viveiros
Oct 9, 2013
Cecelia (Cabral) Viveiros, 88, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday at home surrounded by family and friends. Widow of Antone Viveiros. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Joseph and Maria Cabral. She attended Riverview Day Care. Beloved mother of Rose Bourgeois and Cecelia Pacheco; grandmother of Sherry Pacheco and Brian Pacheco; great grandmother of Kenneth and Tiffany Pacheco;...
Lucille S. "Lou-Lou" Thorpe
Sep 30, 2013
Lucille S. "Lou-Lou" Thorpe, 67, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at home on Monday. Wife of James Thorpe. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Moses C. and Linda (Peters) Kouby. Lou-Lou loved dancing and spending time with her family. Survivors include her daughters, Lynn Gonsalves (husband – Christopher) of Westport and Lisa Kaio (husband – Matini) of...
Maria Margarida Aguiar
Sep 29, 2013
Maria Margarida Aguiar, 79, of Cherry St. passed away Sunday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Jose Aguiar and Maria Tenra. Beloved sister of Iria M. Aguiar, Jose (wife-Luiza) and Angelo (wife-Aguida) Aguiar; aunt of Maria Luisa Carreiro, Manny, David, Jose, Luis and Jose Leonilde Aguiar, Alda Resendes, Veronica Rocha and...