Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Fall River and Somerset, Massachusetts
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Maria C. Coelho
Dec 31, 2024
Maria C. Coelho, 99, of Somerset, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Somerset Ridge Center following a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Joaquim Coelho. Born in Beira Alta, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Bernadino Ferreira and the late Susana Ferreira. Prior to her retirement she worked as a loom...
Joseph M. Faria
Dec 31, 2024
Joseph M. Faria, 70, of Johnston, RI, longtime companion of Laura Paquette, husband of Teresa (Arruda) Faria, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Rhode Island Hospital after a short illness. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Jose Faria and the late Adelaide (Luciano) Faria, he emigrated to Fall River in 1967 and...
Jose M. Cabral
Dec 31, 2024
Jose M. Cabral, 86, of Fall River passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, at Southpointe Rehabilitation Center after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. He was surrounded by his loving family members in his final moments. He was the beloved husband of Lucilia (Medeiros) Cabral for 60 years.
Jose was born in Água de...
Manuel V. Sousa
Dec 27, 2024
Manuel V. Sousa, 74, of Swansea, husband of the late Maria I. (Carreiro) Sousa, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Country Gardens Nursing Home with his daughter and granddaughter by his side. Born in Fenais da Luz, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Joseph de Almeida Sousa and the late Irene (Viveiros) Sousa, he emigrated...
Francis J. Souza
Dec 27, 2024
Francis J. Souza, 97, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Manuel Souza and the late Edna (Donovan) Silvia, and stepson of Tiargo Silvia.
A U. S. Navy veteran of World War II, Francis served on the USS Fargo...
Alfred Gonsalves
Dec 26, 2024
Alfred Gonsalves, 97, of Fall River, passed away at Kimwell Nursing and Rehabilitation on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Joseph Gonsalves and the late Mary (Rodriques) Gonsalves.
A US Army veteran who served honorably during the Korean Conflict, Alfred worked for many years on the clerical staff...
Thomas J. Hallal, Jr.
Dec 24, 2024
Atty. Thomas J. Hallal, Jr., age 71, passed away on December 24, 2024, surrounded and cared for beautifully by family and friends, resting peacefully under the warm glow of his beloved Christmas lights.
Born the proud son of Thomas and Madeline (Clark) Hallal, Tom grew up with his three sisters and countless cousins in the Flint neighborhood...
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