Carlos M. Tavares
Sep 18, 2010
Carlos M. Tavares, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 18, 2010, at St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts. He was the husband of Oriana M. (Amaral) Tavares of Fall River. Born in the village of Achadinha Nordeste, on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores, he was a son of the late Antonio Machado and the...
Adeline N. Terceira
Sep 16, 2010
Adeline N. Terceira, 91, of Fall River, widow of John R. Terceira, died Thursday, September 16, 2010 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel & Maria (Silva) Cordeiro, she had worked in the local garment industry for many years. Always an active lady, she enjoyed bingo and traveling. She leaves: a son, John Terceira...
Fernanda J. Lopes
Sep 16, 2010
Fernanda J. Lopes, 86, of Fall River, widow of Altino Lopes, died Thursday 9/16/10 at home. Born in St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Antonio & Emilia (Santos) Botelho, she emigrated to Fall River in 1975. She was employed in the local textile industry, retiring in 1990. Survivors include: children, Antonio & Marta Lopes, Auxiliadora Lima & Lucia Achou...
Joseph Costa
Sep 11, 2010
Joseph Costa of Fall River passed away on September 11th at St. Luke's Hospital. A retired construction laborer, he enjoyed fishing. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral Arrangements were private.
Mary C. Silva
Sep 11, 2010
Mary C. Silva, age 86, of Swansea, Massachusetts, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2010, at the Somerset Ridge Nursing Center. She was the wife of the Honorable Milton R. Silva and has resided in Swansea, Massachusetts, since 1968. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the only daughter of the late Henry Silvia Gaspar and the late Mary (Rocha)...
Beatrice Ministeri
Sep 7, 2010
Beatrice (Costa) Ministeri, 80, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Widow of Charles A. Ministeri. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel & Philomena (Dias) Costa. A retired seamstress, she was a member of the ILGWU. Beloved mother of Robyn Ministeri; grandmother of Brook Gauthier and Alan Trecida, Jr.; sister of Dorothy Tavares and...
Justin Paul Santos
Sep 3, 2010
Justin Paul Santos, age 30, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, September 3, 2010. Born in Fall River, he was the son of Beverly (Rego) Santos of Fall River. A lifelong resident of Fall River, he was employed in the shipping & receiving department at the former Quaker Fabric Company until its closing. In addition to...
Jose Inacio Oliveira
Sep 1, 2010
Jose Inacio Oliveira, 72, of Berkley, husband of Maria (Arruda) Oliveira, died Wednesday, September 1, 2010. at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a very brief illness. Born in Sao Vicente Ferreira, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Manuel & Rosa (Faria) Oliveira, he emigrated to Fall River in 1953. Original owner of Oliveira's Bakery of Alden St in the 1960s,...
Felizardo T. Brazil
Sep 1, 2010
Felizardo T. Brazil, 85, of Somerset, passed away on September 1, 2010. He was husband of the late Cecilia (Raposo) Brazil. Born in St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Felizardo S. & Maria de Lurdes (Silveira) Brazil. Survivors include a brother, Eduardo B. Silveira of Canada; a sister, Maria Arruda of Canada; and several nieces and nephews. His funeral...
Lori Casavant
Aug 31, 2010
Lori Casavant, age 47, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away at St. Luke's hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, August 31, 2010. Born in April of 1963 at the St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Mary G. (Lacombe) Casavant and the late Arnold E. Casavant. Although born in Fall River, Lori was...
Maria Sousa
Aug 30, 2010
Maria (dos Santos) Sousa, 83, formerly of Bristol, RI, passed away on August 30, 2010 at Sarah Brayton Nursing Home. Widow of Frank R. Sousa, Jr. Born in Terceira, daughter of the late Maria dos Anjos dos Santos. Survivors include her son, Paulo Santos; grandchildren, Susan Strollo and Sandra Boucher; and 4 great grandchildren. Her funeral mass was celebrated in...
Mariana (Cordeiro) Camara
Aug 28, 2010
Mariana C. Camara, 86, formerly of Montaup St., passed away on August 28, 2010. Widow of Francisco D. Camara. Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Antonio and Maria Cordeiro. A retired textile worker, she was the loving mother of Venilde Faria, Ilda Ledo and Antonio Camara; loving grandmother of Mario, Ruben, Natercia and Delila Faria, Diana...
Marie Therese Fischer
Aug 27, 2010
Marie Therese Fischer, 88, formerly of Shawomet Gardens, Somerset, passed away On August 27, 2010 after a brief illness. Widow of Carl A. Fischer. Born in Belgium, daughter of the late Valentin and Marie Remacle. Loving mother of Kenneth V. Fischer (wife-Beverly), Raymond W. Fischer (wife-Ann Marie), Therese M. Souza (husband-Charles) and Denise M. Bernardo (husband-Richard); sister of Germaine Lussier,...
Leo P. Smith, Sr.
Aug 27, 2010
Leo P. Smith, Sr., age 93, of Fall River, passed away at home on Friday, August 27, 2010. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth M. (Greene) Smith and father of the late Leo P. Smith, Jr. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late John J. Smith and the late Helena P. (McCarthy) Smith. A...
Manuel Desousa
Aug 26, 2010
Manuel DeSousa, 85, of Fall River, passed away Thursday after an illness. Husband of Ernestina DeSousa. Born in St. Michael, Azores and one of nine children, he was a son of the late Victorino and Isabel DeSousa. In addition to his wife of over 50 years, survivors include; children, David DeSouza, Odete and Lucia DeSousa; grandchildren, Krystal and David DeSouza,...
Leonor Estrela
Aug 25, 2010
Leonor Estrela, 84, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday. She was the widow of Gil Estrela. Born in Sao Roque, Sao Miguel, Acores, daughter of the late Alfredo & Conceicao (Sousa) Maia. Survivors include sons, Rolando Estrela of Mississaugua, Canada, Gil Estrela of Crescent City, CA, Nivaldo Estrela and Felix Estrela, both of Fall River; a daughter, Sylvia Costa...
Theresa A. Scardina
Aug 24, 2010
Theresa A. Scardina, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2010, at the St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River, following a brief illness. She was the widow of Frank Joseph Scardina. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Nicola Caputo and the late Angelina (Albanese) Caputo. Terry was the loving mother of Andrew Scardina, Nicholas M....
Jose Estacio
Aug 22, 2010
Jose 'Rosalina' Estacio, 83, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Mariana Ascencao Estacio for over 54 years. Born in Ajuda Bretanha, Sao Miguel, Azores, son of the late Franciso & Maria Roselina Estacio. He also lived in Brazil for many years and was an avid...
Nicholas "Nic" John Branco
Aug 20, 2010
Nicholas "Nic" John Branco, 27, of Mott St., passed away Friday unexpectedly. Born in Taunton, son of Antone R. Branco and Dyan P. White both of Fall River. Nick was the brother of Ryan A. Branco; grandson of Frances A. White of Taunton and the late Almon A. White and the late John and Belmira Branco. He also leaves several...
Joseph S. Farias
Aug 19, 2010
Joseph S. Farias, Sr., 94, of Tiverton, died Thursday at Village House, Newport, RI. Husband of the late Dorothy (Costa) Farias, and, formerly, husband of the late Adeline (Dutra) Farias. Born in Fall River, son of the late Agostinho & Marianna (Travassos) Farias, he moved to Tiverton in 1960. Prior to his retirement 30 years ago, he was employed for...