Obituaries

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...

Aug 28, 2024

Antonio D. C. Tavares, 74, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, after courageously battling a long illness. Tony leaves behind his wife, Maria D. (Camara) Tavares (Mary Lou) and their two children, Kelly Tavares and Shaun Tavares (wife Amanda), both of Fall River; two grandchildren, Lucas and Ariana, whom he adored....

Aug 27, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Perry, 68 of Fall River, passed away on August 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in New Bedford as the third son of the late Mary (Medeiros) Perry and Manuel C. Perry of Fall River.

Jerry is the beloved husband to Alison (Medeiros) Perry of Fall River and was most proud...

Aug 25, 2024

Manuel "Barata" Botelho, 74, of Fall River, husband of Maria (Costa) Botelho, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a son of the late Joaquim Medeiros and Urselina (Homen) Medeiros.

Prior to his retirement he was a machine operator in...

Aug 23, 2024

Maria de Lourdes Soares, 82, of Westport, wife of the late Antonio Soares, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, August 23, 2024 following a long illness. Born Ajuda da Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Luis Faria and the late Maria Conceicao (Arruda) Faria.

Prior to her retirement...

Aug 23, 2024

Kathleen M. Levesque, 80, of Warwick, Rhode Island, formerly of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024 at Greenwood Nursing Home following a long illness. She was the former wife of  Albert "Pete" Levesque. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Aguiar and the late Mary (Miranda) Aguiar.

She...

Aug 22, 2024

Ramiro Quental, 86, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.  He was the husband of Maria L. (Pacheco) Quental. Born in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores, he was a son of the late Jose Quental and the late Cisaltina (Cordeiro) Quental.

Ramiro worked aboard the S.S. Carvalho Araújo...

Aug 20, 2024

Georgelina "Georgi" V. Medeiros, 97, of Swansea, wife of the late Dr. Joseph V. Medeiros, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Edmund Vieira and the late Gertrude (Pascoal) Vieira.

She loved oil painting, refinishing furniture, playing...

Aug 8, 2024

Luis P. Furtado, 102, of Fall River, husband of the late Maria da Conceicao (Caetano) Furtado, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Kimwell Nursing Home. Born in Sao Vicente, St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Manuel Furtado and the late Maria Amaral, he served in a medical detachment of the Portuguese...

Aug 4, 2024

Aureliana M. Travassos, 87, of Fall River, wife of the late Manuel Travassos, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Southpointe Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel Medeiros and the late Luisa (do Espirito Santo) Medeiros.

Prior to her retirement,...

Aug 3, 2024

Raymond A. Desrosiers, Jr., 65, of Fall River, husband of Maria Isabel (Viveiros) Desrosiers, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, August 3, 2024, after a brief illness. Born in Fall River, he was the son of Emilia (Correia) Desrosiers, of Fall River, and the late Raymond A. Desrosiers.

Employed at Catholic Memorial...

Jul 29, 2024

Amelia M. Catarina, 89, of Fall River, wife of the late Antero Catarina, passed away peacefully surrounded by her four nieces on Monday, July 29, 2024 at St. Anne's Hospital following a long illness. Born in Sao Pedro, St. Michael, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Joao Marcelino and the late Maria (Medeiros) Marcelino.

She...

Jul 29, 2024

Joao L. Ponte, 60, of Fall River, passed away at home unexpectedly on Monday, July 29, 2024. Born in St. Michael, Azores, a son of the late Mariano DaPonte Barreira and the late Ines de Jesus (Carlos) Barreira, he lived in Capelas for 16 years then moved to Somerville, MA, in 1980 and was employed at a factory in...

Jul 25, 2024

Jean Andrew, 58, of Fall River, long-time companion of Pedro Soares, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late David Teixeira and the late Alice (Ponte) Teixeira.

She loved dining out, Pop 80's and Country music, the beach, and...