Lidia M. Rodrigues
Sep 25, 2013
Lidia M. Rodrigues, 86, of Fall River, widow of Antonio M. Rodrigues, died 9/25/13 surrounded by her children. Born in St Michael Azores, daughter of the late Ricardo & Lucilia (de Sousa) Medeiros. She dedicated her life selflessly to her children, grandchildren, and great granddaughter. She leaves: 5 children, Lucia Marois (husband Andy), Antonio Rodrigues (partner Dennis Williams), Mario Rodrigues...
Martha Masciarelli
Sep 25, 2013
Martha D. Masciarelli, 93, of The Landmark, died Wednesday after a brief illness. A native and lifelong resident of Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Marietta (Ragnone) Masciarelli. Miss Masciarelli had been employed in the garment industry and was a member of the ILGWU. An active parishioner of Holy Rosary Church, she was a member...
Maria C. Costa
Sep 25, 2013
Maria C. Costa, 90, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday. She was the widow of Jose P. Costa. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel and Rosa (Rego) Carvalho. An active parishioner of Espirito Santo Church, she served as Eucharistic Minister, was a member of the Feast Committee, the Holy Rosary Sodality and was a Marion Medal...
Maria L. Rego
Sep 22, 2013
Maria L. Rego, 79, of Fall River, passed away Sunday unexpectedly. Born in Lagoa, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Angelo and Maria (Raposo) Rego Costa. She was a retired textile worker. She is survived by her brother, Joao Rego; her sister, Julieta Varao and several nieces and nephews. Her Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday, September 25, in...
Agnes R. Mendonca
Sep 19, 2013
Agnes R. Mendonca, 95, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Thursday. Widow of Manuel M. Mendonca. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel and Virginia (Tavares) Rocha. Survived by her son, Paul R. Mendonca of Fall River; her grandson, Justin Mendonca of Fall River; and several nieces and nephews. She was also sister of the late Henry...
Alda Jane Correia
Sep 19, 2013
Alda Jane Correia, 66, formerly of Rhode Island Ave., passed away Thursday. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late John and Alda (Ramos) Raposa. Beloved mother of Kelly Santos (husband–Edward); grandmother of Amanda, Emily, Samantha, Kayley and Sydney Santos; great grandmother of Gweneviere; sister of the late John "Butch" Raposa. She also leaves several nieces, nephews, cousins and her...
Cidaliza M. Amaral
Sep 19, 2013
Cidaliza M. Amaral, 80, of Fall River, passed away Thursday after a long illness. Widow of Gabriel Amaral, Jr. Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel and Honorina Marques. She was a retired textile worker. Beloved mother of Anna Raposo (companion–Robert Edge); Gabriel Amaral, III (companion-Colleen Viveiros) and Steven Amaral (companion Cristina Botelho); grandmother of...
Albert A. Dubreuil
Sep 15, 2013
Albert Adelard Dubreuil, 80, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Sunday. Beloved husband of Claudette (Costa) Dubreuil to whom he was married for 61 years. Born in Fall River, son of the late Eva (Chaunt) Robinson and Adelard Dubreuil. A carpenter out of Local 535 in Attleboro, he was also the past president of the High Hill Fox and...
Kim (Elias) Mchugh
Sep 9, 2013
Kim F. (Elias) McHugh, 54, of Fall River, formerly of Brockton, sadly passed away Sep 9 surrounded by her family. Daughter of Charles Elias of Bridgewater and the late Lorraine Elias of Brockton. She is survived by her loving children Angela, Crystal, Amy, Keith, David, Shawn, Kayla and her nine grandchildren. She was also a beloved sister, aunt and friend....
Daniel M. Araujo
Sep 8, 2013
Daniel M. Araujo, 77, of Fall River, passed away September 8th. Husband of the late Maria Luisa Araujo. Born in St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Vasco and Mariana Araujo. A retired textile worker, he was a member of the Associacao Academica and the Don Carlos Club. Daniel enjoyed fishing, golf, soccer, the Red Sox and Patriots, and his...
Kenneth Maynard
Sep 6, 2013
Kenneth Maynard, 41, died Friday, Sep. 6, unexpectedly. Father of Korey and Kylie Maynard; son of Diane (Terry) Sirois; brother of Edward L Maynard, Jr. Ken worked for years at Munroe Electric. A memorial breakfast was held on Sunday, September 15, at McGovern's Restaurant in Fall River. His cremation was private.
Elsie "Ginger" Dubanevich
Aug 31, 2013
Elsie "Ginger" (Rapoza) DuBanevich, 90, of Fall River passed away Saturday, August 31,2013 at the Fall River Jewish Home. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph D. and Georgianna (Machado) Rapoza. Ginger was a cafeteria worker for the Fall River School System at Durfee High School for 20 years until her retirement. She was previously...
Jose Souza
Aug 27, 2013
Jose Souza, 94, formerly of Church St., Tiverton, passed away Tuesday after a short illness. Husband of Elsie (Lopes) Souza with whom he shared 66 years of marriage. Born in Tiverton, son of the late John and Maria (Perry) DeSouto Souza. An Army Air Corps vetertan of WW II, Joe was a retired roofer and after working for National Contracting...
Paul A. Correia
Aug 26, 2013
Paul A. Correia, 45, of Grinnell St, passed away Monday unexpectedly. Born in Fall River, son of Carmelia M. (Carvalho) Correia and the late John A. Correia. Besides his mother, he is survived by two brothers, John P. Correia of New Bedford and Joseph A. Correia of Fall River; several nieces and nephews. His funeral service was held in our...
Licia Silvia
Aug 26, 2013
Licia Silva, 93 (just a day shy of 94), of Dartmouth, formerly of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Monday. Widow of Augustine Silvia. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Augustine and Maria da Luz (Janeiro) Silva. A sewing machine operator, she worked for many years at Nancy Dress and retired from Center Garment. She was the beloved...
Joao A. Raposo
Aug 24, 2013
Joao A. "Vinagre" Raposo, 70, formerly of Flint St., passed away Saturday after a long illness. Husband of Aurinete (DaSilva) Raposo. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Joao and Maria (Camara) Raposo. He worked at Quaker Fabrics for many years and played the drums for the Banda Nossa Senhora Conceicao Moisterense. Beloved father of Ana Lucia...
Margarida Branco
Aug 24, 2013
Margarida Branco, 87, formerly of Jencks St., passed away August 24, after a long illness. Wife of Antonio F. Branco. Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Francisco and Maria dos Anjos Ferreira. A retired trimmer, she worked at Shelburne Shirt for several years. Beloved mother of Maria dos Anjos Mota (husband-Manuel), Natalie Arruda (husband-John), Mary C....
John Branco, Iii
Aug 23, 2013
John Branco, III, 51, of Fall River, passed away Friday after a courageous battle with PKD. Born in Fall River, son of John Branco, II and the late Alice Branco. He was a barber by trade. Beloved father of Heather Bellany, Jayde and Abbey Branco; grandfather of Parker; brother of Faith, Chris and Jenn Branco. John also leaves his former...
Carolyn Donovan
Aug 20, 2013
Carolyn (Cambra) Donovan, 64, of Fall River, widow of Michael P. Donovan, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Sarah Brayton Nursing Home after a brief illness. Daughter of the late James & Maria (Souza) Cambra. A 1968 graduate of BMC Durfee High School, she was vice-president of the Portuguese Club. She was a communicant of the former Immaculate Conception...
Kelly Ann Krulikowski
Aug 17, 2013
Kelly Ann Krulikowski, 55, formerly of Fall River, passed away Saturday after a long illness. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Joseph and Georgianna Cateon. Sister of Debra, Cynthia, Robert and Gilbert Krulikowski, Brenda Souza, Kevin Cateon (wife-Michelle), William, Norman, Margaret, Marilyn and David Destremps and the late Richard Krulikowski. She also leaves many nieces and nephews. Her...