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...
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...