Jose M. Sousa
Jan 26, 2010
Jose M. Sousa, 82, formerly of Jencks St., passed away on January 26, 2010 after a long illness. Husband of Evelina (Oliveira) Sousa. Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Jose and Sarah (Medeiros) Sousa. He was a retired construction laborer. He was father of Norman (wife-Ana) and Larry (wife-Anna) Sousa, Margarida (husband-Paul) Carreiro, Octavia (husband-Paul) Bernardo...
Mary Estrella
Jan 25, 2010
Mary (Rezendes) Estrella, 96, of Fall River, widow of Arthur J. Estrella, died on January 25, 2010 at Highlander Rehab & Nursing Ctr. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Joseph & Franicia (Duarte) Rezendes, she was a lifelong resident of Fall River. Employed in the local textile industry, she retired from Center Garment in 1975 after working there...
Leo "Chip" C. Murphy, Iii
Jan 23, 2010
MURPHY III, Leo C. "Chip", 58, of Warwick, died January 23, 2010, at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Marianita C. (Maynard) Murphy. He was born in Hanover, NH, son of Madeline (Silva) Murphy of Wickford and the late Leo C. Murphy, Jr. He will be remembered as a loving father who adored his children: Patrick Ian...
Humberto Da Silva
Jan 23, 2010
Humberto Da Silva, age 95, passed away unexpectedly at St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River on Saturday, January 23, 2010. He was the husband of the late Gloria (Medeiros) Da Silva. Born on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores, he was the son of the late Francisco Da Silva and the late Maria Da Silva. A retired carpenter,...
Albert 'Porky' Paquette
Jan 22, 2010
Albert A. "Porky" Paquette, age 76, passed away on January 22, 2010, at the Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, following a brief illness. He was the husband of Rosalina (Botelho) Paquette of Taunton, MA. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Antone Paquette and the late Agnes (Pacheco) Lamarr, formerly Paquette. A resident of Fall...
Shane Andrew Thatcher
Jan 22, 2010
Shane Andrew Thatcher, age 3, passed away after a long fight with Neuroblastoma on Friday, January 22, 2010, at the Children's Hospital in Boston, MA. He was the son of Arielle Sabra and Andrew Thatcher, beloved grandson of Sheri and Dennis McIntyre, Louise and Steve Thatcher, and Blake Sabra, many wonderful aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He loved life and...
Ernest "Russ" Hague
Jan 20, 2010
Ernest "Russ" Hague, 83, of Fall River, husband of Palmeda (Carvalho) Hague, died on January 20, 2010 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born in Fall River, son of the late Walter & Nancy (Coats) Hague, he was a lifelong resident of Fall River. A World War II US Navy veteran, he owned and operated T & R...
Jesse R. Martin
Jan 18, 2010
Jesse R. Martin, age 78, of Fall River, passed away on January 18, 2010. He was the son of the late Jesse & Maria (Taveira) Martin. Jesse graduated from B.M.C. Durfee High School in 1950 and attended Bradford Durfee Technical Institute. He worked for his uncle, John Taveira, who owned Taveira Beef & Provisions. When Mr. Taveira retired, Jesse, along...
Mary L. Medeiros
Jan 18, 2010
Mary L. Medeiros, 93, of Beattie St., passed away on January 18, 2010. Widow of Manuel DeMedeiros. Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Jose & Maria Candida (Dias) Ricardo. She moved to Fall River in 1960 and was employed by Stafford Garments and Cherry Dress Co. Mary was known for her kindness, generosity and sense of...
Mary J. Bastek
Jan 17, 2010
Mary J. Bastek, 92, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday. Widow of Stanley F. Bastek. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (Pavao) Rapoza. Survivors include a son, Ronald Sleeper; daughters, Patti Sleeper and Yvonne Alves; a sister, Delia Bettencourt; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Mother of the late Raymond Sleeper, sister...
Daguimar Raposo
Jan 16, 2010
Daguimar Raposo, 91, of New Bedford, formerly of Fall River, passed away on January 16, 2010. She was the widow of Manuel P. Raposo. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Manuel & Maria (Silva) Cordeiro. Survivors include a sister, Adeline Terceira, several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was also sister of the late Mary Simoes,...
Guilherme S. Varao
Jan 14, 2010
Guilherme S. Varao, 73, of Fall River, husband of Julieta (Rego) Varao, died 1/14/2010 at St. Anne's Hospital after a long illness. Born in Lagoa, St. Michael, Azores, son of the late Jose & Maria Lucia (Galego) Varao, he emigrated to Fall River in 1969. Prior to his retirement he was employed in the local textile industry for many years....
Thomas R Medeiros
Jan 13, 2010
Thomas R. Medeiros, age 61, born July, 6 1948 , passed away in Fall River on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010. Born in Portugal, on the island of Sao Miguel, he arrived in the United States at the age of fourteen, worked in the masonry trades for many years and operated a landscaping business. He also owned and operated a bar/pub....
Dorothy Albernaz
Jan 7, 2010
Dorothy Albernaz, 75, of Fall River, died Thursday 1/7/10 at Sarah Brayton Nursing Care Center. Daughter of the late Joseph & Helen (Moreira) Albernaz, she was a lifelong resident of Fall River. Employed as a claims representative with Aetna for 25 years until her retirement, she had also worked for Custard Ins. and MRC. She was a parishioner of Espirito...
Edward "Ted" Tucker
Jan 7, 2010
Edward "Ted" Tucker, 56 of E. Falmouth, died suddenly from a brief illness on Thursday, January 7, 2010 at Falmouth Hospital. Ted fought a courageous 5 year battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Paula J. (Chadinha) Tucker for 29 years. Ted graduated from Fairhaven High School and moved to Falmouth 27 years ago. He was the Senior...
Leonel S. Santos
Jan 6, 2010
Leonel S. Santos, 46, of Berkley, passed away Wednesday after a brief illness. He was the husband of Isalia C. (Carvalho) Santos, with whom he shared 23 years of marriage. Born in Varzea, St. Michael, Azores, son of Serafim & Angelina (Estrela) Santos of St. Michael, Azores. He was the owner and operator of Leonel Landscaping in Berkley and greatly...
Maria M. Cordeiro
Jan 6, 2010
Maria M. Cordeiro, 82, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday. She was the widow of Jose "Louro" Cordeiro. Born in Feteiras do Sul, St. Michael, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel & Maria (Da Gloria) Machado. A Fall River resident for 32 years, she greatly enjoyed making crafts. Survivors include sons, Jose Carlos Cordeiro, Luis Cordeiro, Duarte Cordeiro and Victor...
Irene F. Reis
Jan 5, 2010
Irene F. Reis, 89, of Somerset, passed away Tuesday, January 5, in Houston, TX. Widow of John C. Reis, Jr. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Basilio and Mary (Silvia) Barboza. She enjoyed duckpin bowling and spending time with her grandchildren. Irene was the loving mother of Robert Reis (wife-Valerie) of Houston; grandmother of Scott, Kevin and Jessica...
Lillian Medeiros
Jan 4, 2010
Lillian Medeiros, age 93, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2010, at the Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. She was the widow of Manuel Medeiros. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Frank Duchaine and the late Mary (Sousa) Duchaine. After residing in Fall River for 47 years, she moved to Somerset in 1964. Lillian...
Randall Jay Medeiros
Dec 31, 2009
Randall Jay Medeiros, 44, of Somerset, passed away at home Thursday 12/31/09 after a courageous battle with cancer, comforted by loving family and friends. Born in Fall River, he was the son of Irene (Garcia) Medeiros and the late John P. Medeiros. Employed as a carpenter for many years, he enjoyed cooking, fishing, and was an avid cyclist. He was...