Maria C. Desousa
Feb 21, 2013
Maria C. DeSousa, age 82, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2013, at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, following an illness. She was the wife of Anibal DeSousa of North Dartmouth. Born in Ponta Delgada, on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores, she was a daughter of the late Francisco Reis and the late Maria do Carmo...
Theresa E. Duperre
Feb 21, 2013
Theresa E. Duperre, 72, of Fall River, loving companion of the late Richard Fernandes, died Thursday 2/21/13 after a long illness. Born in Fall River, daughter of Olivette (Dussault) St. Pierre and the late Oscar St. Pierre, she was employed at Delken Cleaners as a manager for many years, and loved Bingo. Mother of Norma Duperre of Maine, Ann Dias,...
Kayla Lynn Botelho
Feb 20, 2013
Kayla Lynn Botelho, 23, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday 2/20/13, from injuries sustained in a car accident in North Dartmouth. Born in Fall River, daughter of Phyllis (Souza) Botelho and Richard Botelho, she was a graduate of Diman Vocational Regional High School and the Salter School, and was employed at Dunkin Donuts. Besides her parents, she leaves her...
William "Bill" Mosa
Feb 14, 2013
William "Bill" Mosa, 87, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Thursday at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Beatrice (George) Mosa to whom he has been married for 63 years. Born in Fall River and a lifelong resident, son of the late Abraham and Mary (Jureidini) Mosa. Devoted father of Cheryl Jones (husband-Daniel) of Fall River,...
Gertrude Rezendes
Feb 14, 2013
Gertrude Rezendes, 97, formerly of 170 William St., passed away February 14th in Nashua, NH. Born in Swansea, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Rose (Coelho) Silvia. She owned and managed, along with her former husband, Louis, the former Rezendes Farms on Rte 44 in Taunton and went on to become a home health care aide, working with the...
Joao Cabral Demelo
Feb 14, 2013
Joao Cabral DeMelo, 65, of Eastern Ave., passed away Thursday after a brief illness. Husband of Fatima (Rego) DeMelo. Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, son of Almedina (Oliveira) DeMelo and the late Joao C. DeMelo. Before his retirement, he was a supervisor at Quaker Fabrics for many years. He was an avid fan of Porto soccer team. Beloved...
Marie Yolette Paul
Feb 14, 2013
Marie Yolette Paul, age 70, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013.
Alice Costa
Feb 13, 2013
Alice (Soares) Costa, 100, formerly of Somerset, widow of Cazimiro Costa, passed away Wednesday 2/13/13 at Country Gardens Nursing Home, Swansea. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Eugenio & Isabel (Medeiros) Soares, she was the youngest of many siblings, and devoted her life to her family, including 13 children: John (wife Peggy), Raymond (wife Roseanne) & Cusmedo (wife...
Mariana P. Pavao
Feb 9, 2013
Mariana P. Pavao, "Segunda", 83, formerly of Cash St., passed away peacefully on Saturday after a long illness. Widow of Manuel Pavao, Jr. Born in Bretanha, St Michael, Azores. She worked at the former Shelburne Shirt Co. for over 30 years. Beloved mother of Joseph and Manuel Pavao, Ana Jacob, Laura Freitas, Alda Carvalho, Teresa Morais and the late Francisco...
Jose S. Medeiros
Feb 4, 2013
Jose S. Medeiros, 80, of No. Main St., passed away Monday after a long illness. Husband of Maria Jose Medeiros. Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Manuel and Maria Jose (Sousa) Medeiros. Beloved father of Eduarda Estrela and Angel Couture; grandfather of Joseph Estrela, Victoria and Allison Moniz; great grandfather of Nevaeh and Jade. He also...
Maria P. Novo
Feb 1, 2013
Maria P. (Pereira) Novo, age 91, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2013, at the St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River. She was the widow of Jose Novo. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, she was a daughter of the late Jose Caetano Pereira and the late Maria do Rosario Pereira. A naturalized citizen of the United States, she has resided in...
Ellen Mccloskey
Jan 31, 2013
Ellen J. McCloskey, 82, of Swansea, passed away Thursday, January 31, after a brief illness. Widow of Harry L. Borges. She worked for many years at J&J Corrugated Box Co. Beloved mother of Susan J. Cestodio; grandmother of Laurie Ann Pieroni and great grandmother of Justin Paul Pieroni. Her funeral arrangements were private.
Maria Natalia Pavao
Jan 30, 2013
Maria Natalia Pavao, 67, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday. Wife of Manuel A. Pavao, with whom she shared 42 years of marriage. Born in Ajuda Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Jacinto Carvalho Pacheco and Helena Duarte Raposo Pacheco. Survivors include a son, Paul Pavao (wife – Diane) of Westport; daughters, Elizabeth Pavao,...
Henrique Medeiros
Jan 29, 2013
Henrique S. Medeiros, 72, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday after a long illness. Husband of Almerinda (Pimentel) Medeiros. Born in Santa Barbara, Santo Antonio, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Henrique A. and Rosa (Tavares) Medeiros. He was the founder and manager of the former Henry's Cafe on Pleasant St. Beloved father of Henry Medeiros (wife-Charlene), Anna Demers...
Thomas J. Tobin
Jan 29, 2013
Thomas J. Tobin, 69, of Ocean Grove Ave., Swansea, passed away Tuesday after a brief illness. Born in Fall River, son of the late Paul and Adele Claire Tobin. He worked for the Town of Swansea Public Works Dept. for several years. Beloved father of Thomas (wife-Judy), Joseph (wife-Dawn), Jeffrey (fiancée-Paula Moniz ) and Shawn Tobin (fiancée-Tracey Freitas; grandfather of...
Carol Ann Estrella
Jan 28, 2013
Carol Ann Estrella, 68, of Fall River passed away on Monday, January 28, 2013. She was the wife of Bruce Estrella of Fall River. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Evelyn (Silva) Flanagan. Prior to retiring, Carol worked for the Tru-Med Walk In, and had been a realtor for Affordable Real Estate. Carol...
Agnes Raposo
Jan 25, 2013
Agnes Raposo, 91, of Fall River, widow of Edward Raposo, died Friday after a long illness. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Joseph S. & Maria (de Melo) Bernardo. She last worked at Cherry & Webb. She volunteered for St. Vincent DePaul and gathered clothes to be sent to the poor in Portugal for many years. She was...
Jose S. Cabral
Jan 24, 2013
Jose S. Cabral, 58, of Fall River, husband of Ana (Cordeiro) Cabral, died Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, after an illness. Born in St Michael, Azores, son of the late Adelino & Maria Isabel (Silva) Cabral. Employed in the local construction industry for many years, he was a member of the MA Laborer's Union Local...
Maria R. Medeiros
Jan 24, 2013
Maria R. Medeiros, 66, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday. Widow of Leonel Teixeira Medeiros. Born in St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel & Maria do Carmo (Franco) Torres. Maria was known for being a gifted cook and an impeccable seamstress. Survivors include a son, Lenny T. Medeiros, Jr. (wife – Heather) of Fall River; a daughter,...
Gilda C. Fagundo
Jan 23, 2013
Gilda C. Fagundo, 87, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. Widow of Gil C. Fagundo. Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Francisco DeMedeiros Silva and Maria da Conceicao Resendes. Survivors include her son, Victor C. Fagundo of Fall River; daughter, Maria de Fatima Sousa (husband – Felisberto)...