Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Fall River and Somerset, Massachusetts

Annette M. Mello

Annette M. Mello

Feb 3, 2025

Annette M. Mello, 87, wife of the late Jose F. Mello, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2025 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Alphonse Laliberte and the late Rose (Noiseux) Laliberte.

Prior to her retirement she worked as a sewing machine operator...

Jose R. Antunes

Jose R. Antunes

Feb 1, 2025

Jose R. Antunes, of Fall River, husband of the late Maria (Sousa) Antunes, passed away peacefully in his 100th year on Saturday, February 1, 2025 following a long illness. Born on the island of Madeira, he was a son of the late Joaquim Antunes and the late Joaquina Freitas.

Prior to his retirement he worked as maintenance...

Cecilia M. Coroa

Cecilia M. Coroa

Jan 29, 2025

Cecilia M. Coroa, 97, of Somerset, wife of the late Atty. Gilbert M. Coroa, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late John "Canadinha" Medeiros and the late Maria (Souza) Medeiros, she was a 1945 BMC Durfee High School graduate.

In her younger years Cecilia worked...

Angela C. Medeiros

Angela C. Medeiros

Jan 27, 2025

Angela C. Medeiros, 90, of Fall River, beloved wife of the late Manuel C. Medeiros, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2025 in the comforts of her home following a brief illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel C. Medeiros, Sr. and the late Mary Constance (Sardinha) Medeiros.

Prior to...

Edward Araujo

Edward Araujo

Jan 25, 2025

Edward Araujo, 90, of Fall River, husband of the late Mary (Martin) Araujo, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the Catholic Memorial Home following a long illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Manuel de Araujo and the late Antonia da Conceicao (Medeiros) Araujo.

A United States Army Veteran,...

Aidan Michael Ennis

Aidan Michael Ennis

Jan 24, 2025

Aidan Michael Ennis, 27, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Tiverton, RI, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 24, 2025, due to complications of epilepsy.

Aidan's sense of humor and loyalty made an impact on all who knew him. He was a cherished son, brother, nephew and friend. Aidan is predeceased by both his grandmothers, Maryalice Ennis of...

Antonio Melo

Antonio Melo

Jan 24, 2025

Antonio Melo, 83, of Fall River, life partner (for 48 years) of Marianna Da Cunha, passed away at home on Friday, January 24, 2025. Born in Ribeira Grande, St. Michael, Azores, he emigrated to East Providence in July of 1969 where he lived for several years then moved to Fall River where he resided most of his life.

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Dyson J. Novomiranda

Dyson J. Novomiranda

Jan 23, 2025

Dyson J. NovoMiranda, 24, of North Dighton, passed away on January 23, 2025, at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston after an illness. Born in Fall River, he was the son of Joseph Miranda and Donna Novo.

He was employed for several years as a field technician with Crown Equipment Corporation. Honorably serving his country in the...

Lolita A. Fernandes

Lolita A. Fernandes

Jan 23, 2025

Lolita A. Fernandes, 64, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, she was a daughter of Alvira (Rondina) Fernandes and the late Diniz J. Fernandes.

Prior to her retirement she worked as a costing manager for a local jewelry company...

Antonio E. Resendes

Antonio E. Resendes

Jan 22, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Mr. António Eduardo Resendes on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the age of 78, in Fall River, MA, USA. António left this world surrounded by the love and warmth of his cherished family, leaving behind a legacy filled with adventure, passion, and love. Antonio was born in 1946 in the...

Luis F. Oliveira

Luis F. Oliveira

Jan 22, 2025

Luis "Braz" Fortuna Oliveira, age 85, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital with his son by his side after being hospitalized on January 8, 2025. A loving husband and father, he is survived by: his son, Luis F. Oliveira of Fall River; his grandchildren, Alessandra and Louis; his sister, Margaret Lima of Middletown, RI;...

Joshua Ponte

Joshua Ponte

Jan 21, 2025

Joshua Ponte, 37, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the result of an automobile accident on I-195 in Seekonk. Born in Fall River, he was the son of Agostinho Ponte and Maria (Cordeira) Braga, both of Fall River.

CEO, founder, and co-owner of Modern Ponte's Bakery on Rodman Street in Fall River, Joshua...

Michael R. Araujo

Michael R. Araujo

Jan 19, 2025

Michael R. "Bartch" Araujo, 76, of Fall River, husband of Mary Ann (Souza) Araujo, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025 in the comfort of his home following a long illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Daniel J. Araujo and the late Laura (Amaral) Araujo.

Prior to his retirement he...

Julieta Santos

Julieta Santos

Jan 19, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Julieta Santos who left us peacefully on January 19, 2025, at the age of 80. Born in St. Michael, Azores, Julieta lived a life of deep faith, grace, and unwavering devotion to her Catholic beliefs. Her love for God guided her every action and was...

Vincent P. Miranda

Vincent P. Miranda

Jan 16, 2025

Vincent P. Miranda, 84, of Attleboro, husband of the late Natalie B. (Botelho) Miranda, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence, RI. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Joao Pacheco Miranda and the late Escolastica (Faria) Miranda, he emigrated to Fall River in 1960.

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Manuel Moreira

Manuel Moreira

Jan 15, 2025

Manuel Moreira, 90, of Fall River, husband of the late Margaret (Cabral) Moreira, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Carvalho Grove Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Joao Moreira and the late Maria (Cordeiro) Moreira, he emigrated to Fall River in the early 1950s.

A mason...

Daniel J. Medeiros

Daniel J. Medeiros

Jan 13, 2025

Daniel J. Medeiros, 61, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital following a long illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late James Daniel Medeiros and the late Alice (Medeiros) Medeiros.

He loved listening to music, especially to the tunes of Bad Company. Most notably,...

Maria L. Amorim

Maria L. Amorim

Jan 9, 2025

Maria Lança (Pereira) Amorim, 91, of Fall River, MA, born in Santa Margarida do Sado, Ferreira do Alentejo, Portugal, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late António Pereira De Amorim and the cherished daughter of the late Evaristo Francisco Pereira and Mariana (Lança) Pereira.

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Manuel J. Aguiar

Manuel J. Aguiar

Jan 9, 2025

Manuel J. Aguiar, 84, of Fall River, husband of the late Maria A. (Andre) Aguiar, to whom he was married for 53 years, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Jacinto Leandro Aguiar and the late Belmira Botelho, he emigrated to...

Joaquim Correia

Joaquim Correia

Jan 8, 2025

Joaquim Correia, 84, husband of Maria (Da Silva) Correia, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Boston Medical Center. Born in Remedios Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Francisco Correia and the late Clara (Soares) Correia, he emigrated to Fall River in 1959.

Prior to his retirement, he was employed in the local textile...

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