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...
Zenon M. "Mike" Buss
Jan 1, 2014
Zenon Michael Buss, better known as Mike, 60, of Fall River, died Wednesday 1/1/14 at home. He was the loving companion of Evelyn Cochran, of Fall River. Born in Fall River, son of Myra (Semenec) Buss of Fall River, and the late Kenneth M. Buss, he resided in Fall River most of his life – having also lived in Illinois...
Conceicao Cabral
Dec 25, 2013
Conceicao (Araujo) Cabral, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2013, at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, following an illness. She was the widow of Francisco Cabral. Born in the village of Relva, on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores, she was daughter of the late Francisco Araujo and the late Carolina (Augusto) Araujo. After residing...
Maria Gloria Vieira
Dec 25, 2013
Maria Gloria Vieira, 70, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday after a brief illness. Born in Agua Retorta, Sao Miguel, Azores, daughter of the late Joao Vieira Branco and Maria Carreiro Cabral. She was a retired textile worker. Beloved sister of Sisaltina Medeiros of Canada, Regina Marques of Fall River and the late Maria, Leontina and Manuel Branco, Rosa Andre...
Eduardo L. Rodrigues
Dec 23, 2013
Eduardo L Rodrigues, 89, of Fall River passed away Monday unexpectedly. Husband of Eduarda (Monte) Rodrigues. Born in Vila Franca do Campo, Sao Miguel, Acores, son of the late Dr. Ernesto and Urania Rodrigues. Beloved father of Eduardo (wife-Esaura), Urania, Jose and Joao Rodrigues; brother of Alberto Rodrigues, Margarida Barreto and the late Maria Rosa Tavares and Aires Rodrigues. He...
Mary T. "Maria Dos Santos" Pimentel
Dec 20, 2013
Mary T. Pimentel, 58, of Fall River, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday. Widow of Joao S. Pimentel. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Armando A. and Escolastica (Tavares) Pereira. For over 20 years, she worked at Lightolier as an assembler. Survivors include her son, Giovanni Pimentel (wife – Melinda) of Swansea; her...
Gerald "Jerry" Gomes Lima
Dec 16, 2013
Gerald Gomes Lima, best known as Jerry, entered eternal life on Monday, at the age of 74. He goes on to reunite with his much loved mother Laura and father Manuel. His spirit is carried on by his wife Elaine; children, Donna Ayala, Doreen Gendreau, Darlene Hryciw, Dawn, Jerry and Gary Lima and their mother Margaret Lima; sisters, Dorothy Furtado...
Olivia "Massey" Arruda
Dec 12, 2013
Olivia "Massey" (Pereira) Arruda, 99, formerly of Donnelly St., passed away Thursday after a brief illness. Widow of Manuel "Babe" Arruda. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel L. and Maria (Gaspar) Pereira. A member of ILGWU, she retired from Louis Hand and enjoyed her trips with both the Retirees and Melody Clubs. Beloved mother of Manuel Arruda,...
Natalia T. Lindo
Dec 9, 2013
Natalia T. Lindo, 82, of Fall River, widow of Luis C. Lindo, died Monday, December 9, 2013 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in St. Michael Azores, daughter of the late Julio & Margarida (Viveiros) Tavares, she emigrated to Fall River in 1966, worked in the local textile industry for many years, and was a member of ACTWU (now UNITE). She...
Maria C. Santos
Dec 8, 2013
Maria C. Santos, 82, of Fall River, passed away Sunday at her home. Wife of Vitorino R. Santos. Born in St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Joao Tomas and Maria do Rosario Pereira. Beloved mother of Merces Brum (husband-Robert), John (wife-Carol), Victor (wife-Mary) Abel, Joseph (wife-Marlene) and the late Humberto Santos; grandmother of Philip, Nathan, Amanda, Danielle and Hannah...
John Terceira
Dec 5, 2013
John Terceira, 60, of Fall River, died Thursday 12/5/13 at Crawford Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Fall River where he resided most of his life, he was the son of the late John R. & Adeline N. (Cordeiro) Terceira. A real estate appraiser in the local area for many years, he had also worked as a paramedic...
Eric Larrivee
Dec 3, 2013
Eric Larrivee, 50, of Westport, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday. He was the husband of Rose (Correia) Larrivee, with whom he shared 16 years of marriage. Born in Fall River, son of Joan (Arruda) Larrivee of Fall River and the late Albert Larrivee, Jr. Eric proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a Captain with the U.S. Army Reserves....
Janice M. Kirkman
Nov 27, 2013
Janice M. Kirkman, 86, of Swansea, passed away Wednesday after a brief illness. Widow of Joseph F. Kirkman. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Arthur and Edna Duffy. She retired from the former Algonquin Gas Co. An avid gardener and shopper, Jan also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Beloved mother of Jeffrey (wife-Barbara), Michael (fiancée-Allison) and Marybeth...
David Branco Silva
Nov 27, 2013
David Branco Silva, 38, of Fall River, passed away November 27th, at his home in Los Angeles, after a long battle with brain cancer. Beloved husband of Jennifer Green, he was born in Fall River, son of Claudio and Phyllis (Branco) Silva. Dave graduated from Bishop Connolly High School and went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in...