Leontina Medeiros
Apr 11, 2013
Leontina Medeiros, age 94, formerly of Forest St., North Dighton, passed away Thursday at Southpointe Rehab & Skilled Care Center in Fall River. Widow of Manuel J. Medeiros. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Joao and Maria dos Anjos (Rocha) Leite Medeiros. She was a retired textile worker. Mother of the late John M. and...
Paul T. Cabral
Apr 8, 2013
Paul T. Cabral, 84, of Fall River, passed away surrounded by family on Monday. He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Dorothy (Mathews). Born in Fall River, son of the late Antonio T. and Gloria (Pacheco) Cabral. An Army veteran, he reached the rank of corporal. Co-owner of the former Ventura Pharmacy, Paul was well known for his...
Judith Roderick
Apr 6, 2013
Judith Roderick, 81, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Saturday. She was the wife of Walter Roderick, with whom she shared 57 years of marriage. Born in Providence, RI, daughter of the late Augustine & Maria da Luz (Janeiro) Silva. Survivors include a daughter, Jo-Ann Ventura (husband - Manuel) of Fall River; a son, David W. Roderick (wife -...
Manuel S. Furtado
Apr 6, 2013
Manuel Silva Furtado, 79, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6. 2013. He was the husband of Elvira (Teixeira) Furtado, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. Born in Porto Formoso, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Jose P. & Estrela Furtado. Survivors include daughters, Anizalda Moniz (husband – Jose) of St. Michael, Azores, Ana...
Francisco 'Chico' P. Almas
Apr 4, 2013
Francisco P. 'Chico' Almas, 91, of Locust St. passed away Thursday of natural causes. Husband of the late Maria (Medeiros) Almas. Born in Nordeste, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Jose and Roza (Raposo Melo) Pacheco Almas. A construction laborer, he also worked at Rhode Island Nurseries for many years. Beloved father of Daniel (wife-Leonor) of Centerville, John (girlfriend-...
Phoebe (Rego) Rodrigues
Apr 1, 2013
Phoebe (Rego) Rodrigues, 96, of Chavenson St., passed away Monday at home, after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family. Widow of John Rodrigues. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel and Emily (Medeiros) Rego. A sewing machine operator, she worked at the former Shelburne Shirt Co. for over 40 years. Beloved mother of Joyce B. Rodrigues...
Joao M. Silva
Mar 29, 2013
Joao M Silva, 63, of Fall River, husband of Maria (Dias) Silva, died Friday 3/29/13 at St Anne's Hospital after an illness. Born in St Michael, Azores, son of the late Manuel & Maria (Botelho) Silva, he moved to Fall River in 1975. He was a carpenter for many years until his recent retirement, and a member of Fall River...
Alice C. Pelagio
Mar 22, 2013
Alice (Carnivel) Pelagio, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2013, at the Southpointe Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Fall River, Massachusetts. She was 98. A lifelong resident of Fall River, she was the widow of Mateo Pelagio. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Gregorio Carnivel and the late Delphine (Potvin) Carnivel. A 1932 graduate...
Mary S. Massa
Mar 13, 2013
Mary S. Massa, age 89, passed away in Providence on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island, following a brief illness. She was the long time widow of Arthur B. Massa and the daughter of the late Manuel da Silva and Francisca (do Rego) Silva. Born in Fall River, she then moved to her parent's...
Jennie Cordeiro
Mar 12, 2013
Jennie (Pisarczyk) Cordeiro, 85, of Fall River, wife of David Cordeiro Sr, passed on March 12, 2013, surrounded by her family, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Andrew & Sophie (Gil) Pisarczyk, Jennie worked for many years at Pepperell Mfg then Nancy's Dress, and was an ILGWU member. In her retirement, she enjoyed shopping,...
Manuel C. Branco
Mar 11, 2013
Manuel C. Branco, 82, of Somerset and formerly of Orange St. in Fall River, passed away at the Clifton Nursing Center on Monday. He was the husband of the late Maria "Lina" (Cabral) Branco. Born in Agua Retorta, Sao Miguel, Azores, son of the late Manuel Cidade and Rosa (Cabral) Branco. He grew up in Ponta Delgada before immigrating to...
Manuel O. Franca
Mar 11, 2013
Manuel Franca, 69, of Palm Coast, FL and formerly of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Monday, surrounded by his family and friends, following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Husband of Gracinda (Almeida) Franca, with whom he shared 49 years of marriage. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, son of the late Manuel Luis & Alzira (Oliveira) Franca. Although inducted into...
Antero Catarina
Mar 10, 2013
Antero Catarina, 82, formerly of Davis St., passed away Saturday after a long illness. Husband of Amelia (Marcelino) Catarina. Born in St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Joao and Maria (Mota) Catarina. He worked for many years in the kitchen at Venus De Milo. Father of the late Joao Francisco Catarina; brother of Laura Andrade. He also leaves several...
Robert A. Luiz
Mar 8, 2013
Robert A Luiz, 63, of Fall River, passed away Friday after a long illness. Husband of Susana (Lima) Luiz. Born in Fall River, son of Evelyn (Arruda) Luiz and the late Antone Luiz; father of Bobby Collins, Cory and Brooke Travers, David Luiz and the late Kristopher Collins; stepfather of Alex and Alysha Igreja; brother of the late David Luiz....
Nagepy "Eva" Margaret Azar
Mar 7, 2013
Nagepy "Eva" Margaret Azar, 95, formerly of Clifford St, New Bedford, widow of Azar Joseph Azar, died Thursday after an illness. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late George & Mary (Maroon) Thomas, she moved to Swansea in 2005. A 1937 graduate of New Bedford High School, she worked for various companies in the local garment industry, including the...
John "Captain" Roies
Mar 5, 2013
John "Captain" Roies, 85, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday. He was the husband of Edwina (Moniz) Roies, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Tiverton, RI, son of the late John and Theresa (Souza) Roies. A passionate workaholic, he owned and operated Reliable Sanitation. He loved going to Newport Grand Jai Alai and meeting with...
Telma Borges
Mar 2, 2013
Telma (Melo) Borges, age 54, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2013, at the Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston, following an extended battle with Diabetes. She was the wife of Joseph H. Borges of Fall River. Born in the city of Praia da Vitoria, on the island of Terceira in the Azores, she was a daughter of Evangelina (Agusta)...
Teresa Borges
Mar 2, 2013
Teresa (Goncalves) Borges, age 72, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2013, at the Country Gardens Skilled Nursing Center in Swansea. She was the widow of Jose S. Borges. Born in the village of Bretanha, on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joao Goncalves and the late Conceicao (Pereira) Goncalves. After...
Hilda St. Louis
Feb 24, 2013
Hilda St. Louis, 73, of Fall River, wife of Albert St. Louis, peacefully passed away Sunday 2/24/13 after a long illness at Catholic Memorial Home. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel A. & Hilda (Carvalho) Silvia, she graduated from BMC Durfee High School and attended Bridgewater State College. A homemaker for many years, she so enjoyed keeping...
Ines Oliveira
Feb 24, 2013
Ines Oliveira, 81, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday. She was the wife of Duarte Oliveira, with whom she shared 54 years of marriage. Born in Sao Braz, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Alfredo & Maria Olivia (Moniz) Botelho. A devout catholic, she loved praying the rosary, sitting in the garden and reading. Survivors...