Obituaries

Sep 29, 2024

Kyley M. Relvinha, 31, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of Kenneth Relvinha and Michelle (Costa) O'Brien.

She loved crafting, especially creating beaded bracelets, cooking, and socializing with her friends. Most notably, Kyley had a "heart of Gold" and was...

Sep 28, 2024

Mary Jo Ferreira, 61, of Fall River, widow of Carlos A. Ferreira, passed away at home unexpectedly on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, a daughter of the late Luiz Resendes and the late Filomena (Aguiar) Resendes, she emigrated to Fall River in 1967.

Employed as a seamstress at Precision Sportswear for...

Sep 26, 2024

Pedro Da Veiga, 83, of Fall River, husband of Maria Jesus Monteiro (Fontes) Veiga, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Cabo Verde, a son of the late Joviano Da Veiga and the late Maria De Andrade, he emigrated to Brockton, MA, in 2000 and resided in Fall River for the past three...

Sep 26, 2024

Thomas A. James, of Swansea, MA, passed peacefully on September 26, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, MA at the age of 74, after a brief battle with a terminal illness. Born in Newport, RI, the son of the late Kenneth Allan James and the late Hazel Marion (Burr) James, he moved to Swansea in the late...

Sep 23, 2024

Antonio M. Silva, 69, of Westport, husband of Natalia (Mota) Silva, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2024 following a long illness. Born in Rabo de Peixe, Sao Miguel, Acores, he was a son of the late Jose T. Silva and the late Silvina (Martins) Silva.

Prior to his retirement, he was owner and operator of...

Sep 22, 2024

Margaret Ann Barboza, 93, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Fall River Health Care following a long illness. Born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Barboza and the late Mary (Teixeira) Barboza.

An amazing cook, she also loved baking, knitting, crocheting, reading, and her daily...

Sep 21, 2024

Cidalia R. Reis, 53, wife of Leonardo "Lenny" Reis, passed away peacefully in the comforts of her home on Saturday, September 21, 2024 following a long illness. Born in Agua Retorta, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Jose Raposo and the late Margarida (Resendes) Raposo.

Prior to her retirement, due to her illness,...

Sep 20, 2024

Manuel Vicente Sousa, 77, of Fall River, husband of the late Maria P. (Pavao) Sousa, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, after a long illness. Born in St. Michael Azores, only child of the late Francisco Sousa Bispo and the late Angela da Conceicao Vicente, he emigrated to Fall River in 1988. Manuel served...

Sep 18, 2024

Sylvia Velazquez, 79, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at R.I. Hospital. Born in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico, a daughter of the late Eladio Velazquez and the late Marta Ortiz, she resided in New Bedford most of her life, having lived in Fall River for just the past three years,.

Devout in...

Sep 17, 2024

Susan A. (Larrabee) Silva, 59, of Swansea, wife of John L. Silva, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at St. Anne's Hospital following a long illness. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Charles H. Larrabee, Jr. and the late Geraldine (Medeiros) Larrabee.

Prior to her illness, she worked as a...

Sep 16, 2024

Doris Mello, 92, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Clifton Rehabilitation Center following a brief illness.   Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Rego Costa and the late Mary (Cabral) Costa.

Prior to her retirement, she worked as a sewing machine operator in the local textile...

Sep 15, 2024

Juliet Lewis, 98, of Fall River, widow of Frank P. Lewis, passed away peacefully on Sunday night, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Costa and the late Rosa (Medeiros) Costa.

Prior to her retirement, she had worked for many years as an office manager at a...

Sep 13, 2024

James Souza, 72, of Fall River, husband of Patricia M. (Mello) Souza, passed away at home surrounded by family on Friday, September 13, 2024, after an illness. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late James Souza and the late Virginia (Ferris) Plante.

Jimmy worked at Citizens for Citizens for over 30 years. He...

Sep 10, 2024

Henrietta DeMello, 76, of Westport, wife of Henry DeMello, passed away after a long private illness, on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 in the comforts of her home with her husband and children by her side. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Araujo and the late Mary (Pereira) Araujo.

She loved watching...

Sep 8, 2024

Mary Elizabeth (Cabral) DaSilva, 88, of Fall River passed away on September 8, 2024. She was the wife of the late Jose Bento DaSilva. Born in Somerset, MA, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Emilia (Ferreira) Cabral.

She is survived by her four children, Theresa M. DaSilva of Fall River, Elizabeth M. DaSilva and...

Sep 6, 2024

Felisberto M. Sousa, 77, of Fall River, husband of Maria Fatima (Fagundo) Sousa, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 6, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Calhetas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Manuel Luis Sousa and the late Felisberta Medeiros Barbosa.

Prior to his passing, he was part owner, along with...

Sep 3, 2024

Manuel M. Monte, 81, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday September 3, 2024 in the comfort of his home following a long illness. He was the former husband of the late Julieta (Aguiar) Sousa. Born in Mosteiros, St.Michael, Azores a son of the late Jose Monte and the late Florinda (Almeida) Monte. He immigrated to Fall River in 1969...

Sep 3, 2024

Brenda L. Pomprowicz, 64, of Swansea, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, surrounded by her beloved husband and children.

Brenda was a devoted wife, mother, and friend, known for her boundless love and selflessness. After graduating high school, she married her husband, Alan, with whom she shared 44 wonderful years. Together, they...

Aug 31, 2024

William ("Bill") F. Murphy, 78, of Fall River, husband of Cynthia E. (Morley) Murphy, passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, August 31, 2024, after an illness. Born and raised in Fall River and a longtime resident of Somerset, he was the son of the late Matthias Murphy and the late Margaret (Reagan) Murphy. Bill was a...

Aug 29, 2024

Norman A. Alves, 92, of Fall River, husband of Natalie (Nery) Alves, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the Catholic Memorial Home, after an illness. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Anthony Alves and the late Eva (Duhamel) Alves.

A Fall River police officer for 33 years, retiring in the...