Jose J. De Oliveira
Apr 8, 2012
Jose J. De Oliveira, 64, of North Dartmouth, passed away on Sunday. Husband of Valentina (Ferreira) De Oliveira, with whom he shared 41 years of marriage. Born in S. Roque, St. Michael, Azores, son of Maria Artemisia (Carreiro) De Oliveira of Fall River and the late Jose B. De Oliveira. He was a spinner at Reed & Barton in Taunton....
Kim-Ann Soares
Apr 8, 2012
Kim-Ann Soares, 49, of Swansea, passed away Sunday unexpectedly. Born in No. Carolina, daughter of Marlene (Mello) Soares and the late Ronald A. Soares. She loved spending time with her children and family. Beloved mother of Thomas P. Tobin and Tiffany Ann Pavao. Sister of Ronald J. (wife - Linda) and Richard A. Soares (wife - Kelly); niece of Jacqueline...
Francelina Medeiros
Apr 2, 2012
Francelina Elias (Raposa) Medeiros, better known as 'Fannie', age 90, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2012, at the Warren Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Warren, Rhode Island. She was the widow of Walter Medeiros. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Elias Raposa and the late Mariana (Dias) Raposa. Although she lived in...
Irene C. Pereira
Apr 1, 2012
Irene (Costa) Pereira, age 81, formerly of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2012, at the Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. She was the widow of Antone 'Buff' Pereira. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Costa and the late Josephine (Bernard) Costa. A Fall River resident for most her life,...
Francisco Estacio
Apr 1, 2012
Francisco Estacio, 82, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2012. He was surrounded by his daughters, son, son-in-laws, grand-children & great grand-children when he drifted off to be with the Lord. He was born to the late Francisco & Maria Rosalina Estacio on December 1, 1929 in Sao Miguel, Acores (Ajuda, Bretanha) & immigrated to this country...
Manuel 'Fenais' Pacheco
Mar 30, 2012
Manuel T. "Fenais" Pacheco, age 90, passed away at home in Fall River on Friday, March 30, 2012, following a brief illness. He was the husband of Marianna C. (Carvalho) Pacheco. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Jose T. Pacheco and the late Helena (Rebello) Pacheco. Although the Pacheco family emigrated from the Azores looking...
Marie R. Mello
Mar 29, 2012
Marie R. Mello, 84, of Westport, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2012 after a long illness. Wife for 61 years of Thomas Mello. Born in Fall River, she was the last of the five children of the late Wilfred and Roseanna Couturier. A retired textile worker, she was a member of the ILGWU. Beloved mother of Lisa Ferreira (husband-Jerald) and...
Ludovina P. Raposo
Mar 25, 2012
Ludovina P. Raposo, 74, of Fall River, wife of Ricardo M. Raposo, died Sunday 3/25/12 at Crawford Nursing Home. Born in Pilar Bretanha, Sao Miguel, Azores, daughter of the late Francisco P. & Angelina (Raposo) Farias, she emigrated to New Bedford in 1972 and lived in Fall River for the past 15 years. Besides her husband, she leaves: 6 children,...
Paulo J. Barbosa
Mar 25, 2012
Paulo J. Barbosa, age 51, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2012, in Fall River. He was the husband of Suzanne (Downey) Barbosa and the beloved father of Stephen Paul Barbosa, both of Fall River. Born in Ponta Delgada on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores, he was a son of Eduarda (de Melo) Barbosa of Sao Miguel...
Adriano C. Medeiros
Mar 20, 2012
Adriano C. Medeiros, 75, of Fall River, husband of Maria (Neto) Medeiros, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Manuel C. & Maria F. (Silva) Medeiros, he emigrated to Fall River in 1960. Having studied agricultural engineering in Lisbon for 4 years,...
Alfred H. Lavoie
Mar 17, 2012
Alfred H. Lavoie, 62, of Fall River, passed away Saturday after a brief illness. Husband of Eduarda (Caieiro) Lavoie formerly China. Born in Fall River, son of the late Gerard and Alice (Lizotte) Lavoie. A graduate of Brockton High School, Class of 1968, he went on to serve in the US Army and Reserves for 36 years, retiring from the...
Maria A. Almeida
Mar 14, 2012
Maria A. Almeida, 92 of Fall River, widow of Ilberto Almeida, died Wednesday 3/14/12 at St Anne's Hospital. Born in St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel & Rosaria R. (Rodrigues) Pedro, she emigrated to Fall River in 1960. She worked in the local textile industry for many years, retiring in 1982. She was a member of the former...
Michael A. Wargat
Mar 11, 2012
Michael A. Wargat, 62, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on March 11, 2012. He was the beloved husband of Arleen Raposa Wargat. Born in Fall River, son of Mary (Martins) Wargat of Benicia, CA and the late Stanley Wargat. Michael was an Alumni of Bristol Community College and Lesley College where he achieved his Bachelor of Science degree. He was...
Jose Batista
Mar 11, 2012
Jose Batista, 68, of Fall River, husband of Georgina (Goulart) Batista, died unexpectedly Sunday March 11, 2012 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in St. Michael, Azores, son of Natalia (Moura) Batista, of Fall River, and the late Antonio Batista, he emigrated to Fall River in 1969. He was employed at Quaker Fabrics for over 20 years. A well-known soccer referee...
Mary Graham
Mar 10, 2012
Mary Graham, 81, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 10, 2012. She was the wife of Henry F. Graham, with whom she shared 52 years of marriage. A lifelong resident of Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph C. & Mary (Camara) Mello. She worked for the former Elbe File and Ross Matthew and...
Evelyn E. Shaw
Mar 10, 2012
Evelyn E. Shaw, 92, of Fall River, formerly of Hobe Sound, FL, passed away peacefully on Saturday at the Catholic Memorial Home. She was the former wife of William Hamann. Born in New Jersey, daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (McLaren) Schnabel. Survivors include a son, Robert Hamann of Lake Hopactcong, NJ; daughter, Elaine L. Lima (husband - Gerald)...
Antonio Torres
Mar 5, 2012
Antonio Torres, 82, of Fall River, passed away on Monday. Husband of Dorothea (Ponte) Torres, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Aqua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Antonio Resendes and Maria Isabel (Pimentel) Torres. An avid fisherman, it brought him joy to share his catch with everyone. Survivors include a son, Antonio M....
Maria B. Tabicas
Mar 4, 2012
Maria B. Tabicas, 84, of Fall River, passed away Sunday unexpectedly. Widow of Luis F. Tabicas. Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel Bernardo Teixeira and Maria Justina Botelho. She was a retired presser in the garment industry. Beloved mother of Manuel (wife-Lucy) and Jose (wife-Vinny) Tabicas and Cidalia Pimentel (husband-Jose) all of No. Dartmouth,...
Theresa "Nana" Alves
Mar 2, 2012
Theresa "Nana" Alves, 85, formerly of Watuppa Heights, passed away Friday after a long illness. Widow of Pierre A. Alves. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Manuel and Joaquina (Leitao) Cruz. She was known for her love of animals. Mother of Marsha Bryan, Pierre Alves, Jr., Gail Barlow, Nadine Charette, Yvonne, Michael, Jacqueline, Jeffrey, Theresa and Christine Alves...
Mary Stella D'Alessio
Feb 27, 2012
Mary Stella (Castigliego) D'Alessio, age 93, of Bristol, Rhode Island, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2012, at the Grand Islander Nursing Center in Middletown, Rhode Island, following an illness. She was the widow of John Joseph D'Alessio, Sr. Born in Bristol, she was a daughter of the late Gaetano Castigliego and the late Anna (Armillotto) Castigliego. A lifelong resident...