Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fall River and Somerset, Massachusetts

Joao M. Cabral

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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